Osaka Japan Street Food / Travel Vlog / Dotonbori, Shinkansen Tips and more!

[@samurai_junjiro]

We hope this video will be helpful for your travel to Japan! If you enjoyed it, please hit the LIKE button👍 Get your Shinkansen train tickets through Klook! 【Save 5% with CODE: SAMURAI】 www.klook.com/rails-32/1012-japan/?aid=41591

[@suhaeriyusup4286]

I think you should really eat the food, not just put it bite in ur mouth and use the sound effect, ur contents really nice informative and details thx u anyway

[@osakameetup]

Meet and talk to locals in Osaka who enjoy speaking English and meeting foreigners. Join a meetup.

[@joaopedrobaggio4475]

Thanks for showing al the beauty that the japanese cuisine can offer, as a Brazilian who wants to know Japan, this channel helps very much, specially when you show places where is possible to eat beef and porky for a low price, i am a big meat lover.

[@samurai_junjiro]

Thank you for watching our video! We're glad you enjoyed it :)

[@SophiaandBrettyTravel]

WE can’t WAIT to visit Osaka!! Dotombori looks like out of this WORLD. Does anyone have any recommendations ?? We are about to travel Japan!!! WOOHOOOOOOO 🎉🎉

[@samurai_junjiro]

That sounds exciting! Be sure to try some takoyaki in Dotonbori! We'd love it if our review could be helpful ^^

[@graceyim2941]

We will surely follow your itinerary when we will be in Osaka in March. ❤ Thank you Junjiro san and Akanemaru san. Much appreciated. 🙏❤️

[@graceyim2941]

Thank you for the advice to use the Shinkansen. It's really helpful. 🤗🤗😊

[@samurai_junjiro]

We'd be happy if this information proves useful when you ride the Shinkansen!

[@kathleenmorales4822]

💖💙Seeing ur videos makes feel like I’m already in Japan as an American who always wanted to see what Japan is like this channel definitely helped I love it 🦋🌸

[@samurai_junjiro]

Glad to hear that! Thank you! We'd be happy if you ended up loving Japan even more :)

[@marianacamacho7026]

Thank you so much!!! I will be visiting Osaka soon so this video helped a bunch. Extra points for giving transportation tips :) you guys are amazing and quirky!

[@samurai_junjiro]

Glad to hear that! We hope this channel will help you on your travel to Japan :) Thank you!

[@iaminquirer9787]

I miss Dotombori. Thanks for creating such helpful video.

[@samurai_junjiro]

Dotonbori is wonderful place! ^^

[@graceyim2941]

👏👏👏 Very well made video. Thank you for the hard work. 🙏 ❤

[@samurai_junjiro]

Thank you! It took us 2 weeks to make this video😅

[@ricosun]

Thx for the info! It will be put to good use! I also love the voice over, it sounds like a 10 year old , pretending to speak in an Adult's tone, its really funny and entertaining. I just love listening to it.

[@samurai_junjiro]

Thank you for watching our video! We hope this channel will help you on your travel to Japan :)

[@JordChase999]

Even though I've visited Osaka 4 times, I always find myself re-visiting again 😂 So much food options!!!

[@samurai_junjiro]

We've been to Osaka 3 times, but no matter how many times we go, it's always enjoyable!

[@angelluk7672]

Your channel need more viewers as you show lots of local things and tourists locations I love it and all address is there where most KZbinr don't do that they only put name but location never there or you have to find it yourself. Im actually going 2024 again to Japan in April I've use your guidance for my trip . Last trip I did 2023 was good but lot of locations we had to find ourselves now this makes it easier. Thank you

[@samurai_junjiro]

Thank you for the comment! We've had similar experiences like yours. Especially with overseas stores, looking up addresses can be challenging and time-consuming... We hope our video will be helpful for your next trip!

[@lihharusan1]

Watching this video on an empty stomach was a bad idea... Thanks so much for this video! We will be visiting Osaka for a few days and this video was perfect for food recommendations!

[@samurai_junjiro]

Thank you for watching our video! haha! If you go to Osaka, don't forget to try takoyaki!

[@DarkeSkye]

I can’t wait to try! Going to Japan next month. ❤

[@samurai_junjiro]

That's great!! We hope this channel will help you on your trip to Japan!

[@helenapeace-T]

Thank you for sharing Osaka! Looking forward staying 3 days in Osaka. As always, thank you for sharing the exact addresses which has been extremely helpful! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Blessings!

[@samurai_junjiro]

Thank you for watching our video! Be sure to try some takoyaki in Dotonbori :)

[@Okami-Chan21]

Un video que me ayudara mucho! gracias!!!!

[@samurai_junjiro]

¡Me alegra escucharlo!

[@MarkKanaster-ev6pq]

It is too funny i love Japanese trying to speak English it makes me laugh so much they try so hard and i appreciate it but it still makes me laugh 😂

[@ricosun]

Doesn't sound like a 10 year old kid, trying to speak in an adult's tone ? Its lovely. I love it

[@graceyim2941]

Thanks!

[@samurai_junjiro]

Thank you Grace san! Thank you as always :)

[@patriciaperez-bv5oz]

Your review videos are my absolute favorite and have been so helpful in helping me plan my month long trip. ほんとにありがとう!

[@samurai_junjiro]

Thank you! If you enjoyed your trip to Japan, that's wonderful!!

[@Morning-f6p]

I should go to Osaka for my next trip to Japan 🏯❤❤

[@samurai_junjiro]

Thank you for watching our video✨ Osaka is a recommended place to visit!

[@anfisacat9196]

Очень благодарны за ваши подробные рассказы! Было-бы просто отлично,если о достопримечательностях вы рассказали также подробно😊

[@samurai_junjiro]

Спасибо! Я хочу снимать видео о туристических местах и ​​развлечениях в Осаке!

[@astroboy3507]

April we were in Osaka too!!! TakOYaki!!!! 🐙👍🏻

[@samurai_junjiro]

Great! Where did you think had the best takoyaki? :)

[@astroboy3507]

@samurai_junjiro now that's hard decision!!! 😁

[@Katzenjammer82]

Thanks for this! When I was in Japan I never could figure out the shinkansen, I bought the shinkansen ticket on the machine and then ended up buying my train fare at the final destination station... super confusing. But next time I'll do it right using your advice!

[@samurai_junjiro]

Even us Japanese often encounter errors at the Shinkansen gates... We hope this advice will be helpful for your next trip!

[@MarkKanaster-ev6pq]

She loves to ride rickshaws in Tokyo 😊

[@samurai_junjiro]

We've also ridden a rickshaw in Asakusa before! It was a lot of fun!

[@MarkKanaster-ev6pq]

I love the English narrative and the bite too good

[@samurai_junjiro]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed our video :)

[@mikiwatarai23]

How did you know I’m planning to go here next? 🤩🥳❤️💚

[@samurai_junjiro]

It's great that I could release this video before you went to Osaka!

[@SmoothCode]

Please make a video on what tours are most reliable to see Mt Fuji and the Aokigahara Forest.

[@samurai_junjiro]

We'll be introducing some good spots around Mt. Fuji!

[@suelo9720]

Wonderful video! I enjoyed all of your videos, my Japan visit guides. Do you know these places are open on the new year day? We will be visiting Osaka in 2weeks on 1/1 - 1/2/24. Thank you.

[@samurai_junjiro]

According to online sources, it seems that the shops in Dotonbori are open during the year-end and New Year period, but they might close a bit earlier at times. It's probably best to visit during the daytime :)

[@gerikuso]

thank you Samurai Junjiro for adding the google map links for all of the locations. My trip planning for February is so much easier!

[@samurai_junjiro]

That's great! Please check out our other videos and use them to help you plan your trip to Japan!

[@BaybiiexVii]

Ohh thanks for showing the different takoyaki in Dotonbori!!

[@samurai_junjiro]

Thank you for watching our video!

[@amythang9281]

Can you please introduce tempozan market what restaurant food in there thanks

[@samurai_junjiro]

Thank you for your comment!

[@joeyshapiro2897]

I really like these videos! As someone who is learning Japanese and planning a trip in 2024, I think it would be really cool if you said the name of the dishes in Japanese as well as English (in the case where it may differ) :)

[@samurai_junjiro]

Glad to hear that!! Thank you for your comment :)

[@streetlights3]

SAMURAI JUNJIRO!!! I can’t believe you made the Osaka video. This is awesome. Did you visit Osaka recently? Did you have fun?

[@samurai_junjiro]

We went to Osaka in November! (It took us 2 weeks to make the video.) Right now, we're making a video about Kyoto, so stay tuned!

[@streetlights3]

@@samurai_junjiro it’s almost like you know where I’m going! I will be looking forward to your Kyoto video. Will you go to Hiroshima by chance? I am visiting there too

[@samurai_junjiro]

@@streetlights3 The video about Kyoto will become even more amazing, so stay tuned! We haven't been to Hiroshima yet, so I want to go there next year!

[@nicksardelli890]

thank you for taking my advice to say menu item instead of menu!

[@samurai_junjiro]

It took me five days to script (translation) this video. By the way, is 'menu items' correct?

[@nicksardelli890]

@@samurai_junjiro Yes! Great video :)

[@quahjennifer8211]

Chanced upon this video while researching for what to eat in Osaka. Very informative. Thank you very much for making this video. One question, we are planning to visit in early Jan-2024. Are the food streets usually opened during Jan month?

[@samurai_junjiro]

Thank you for watching our video! According to online sources, it seems that the shops in Dotonbori are open during the year-end and New Year period, but they might close a bit earlier at times. It's probably best to visit during the daytime :)

[@letaiyee]

One of your best videos! I like the part were you also introduced recently opened shops giving us more variety to choose from. Just curious about the gates. Why do we need to scan a Suica or Pasmo Card when we just purchased a Shinkansen ticket?

[@samurai_junjiro]

Thanks! Tapping your Suica card at the Shinkansen gate is to settle the train fare. For example, if you come by train from Shibuya to Tokyo Station using Suica card, it'll automatically complete by tapping it at the Shinkansen gate :)

[@rutherfordmylerang5278]

I ordered a JR wide area pass, any tips for riding the hello kitty shinkansen?

[@samurai_junjiro]

Sorry, we've never ridden the Hello Kitty Shinkansen, so we're not sure about the details, but we'll comment again if we find out anything :)

[@rutherfordmylerang5278]

@@samurai_junjiro thanks. More power to your work :)

[@sanpudjianto]

Will you show some vegetarian or halal foods? A lot of my friends are Muslim. Thanks a lot. Keep your very good work. Greetings from Indonesia.

[@star88moon]

If you got Jr pass still need insert another ticket? Tq~

[@samurai_junjiro]

When you tap your Suica card at the ticket gate when boarding the Shinkansen, it's to settle the train fare. However, if you've arrived at Tokyo Station using a JR Pass, you won't need to do that :)

[@graceyim2941]

I am just afraid we will take the train to the wrong direction. Do you have any advice?

[@samurai_junjiro]

In Japanese train stations, you'll often find signs indicating the destination routes and stations. Also, if you ask a station staff, they'll help you out :)

[@user-lk2qf4rt3m]

Can I use your SAMURAI code on all my Klook reservations? Not just Shinkansen? :)

[@samurai_junjiro]

Some reservations may not be eligible for certain discounts, but you can use the SAMURAI code for more than just Shinkansen reservations :)

[@pianoetudes4755]

About Dotonbori street food, it would be better to have a walking map to easily identify the restaurants, thanks

[@samurai_junjiro]

I see, thank you for the comment! Oh, you joined our membership?! Thank you!

[@LetsExplore307]

This Is the first video that I seen that after you purchase the Shinkansen ticket you need to tap the IC card on the gate before going in. Why is that?

[@samurai_junjiro]

Thank you for watching our video! Tapping a Suica or PASMO card at the Shinkansen gates is for settling train fares. For example, if you're traveling from Shibuya to Tokyo Station by train (ex: Yamanote Line) to ride the Shinkansen, you'd tap your Suica at Shibuya Station first. Normally, when leaving Tokyo Station, you'd use your Suica at the gates. However, as the Shinkansen gates are within Tokyo Station, you don't need to exit the gates. Tapping the Suica card at the Shinkansen gates automatically settles the train fare :)

[@LetsExplore307]

@@samurai_junjiro So after I get off at Tokyo Station and go towards the entrance gate for the Shinkansen do I put the Shinkansen ticket first in the slot then tap the ic card to enter correct? What about when I reach my destination like Shin Osaka? Do I do the same thing to exit the Shinkansen gate and go outside? Sorry for so many questions I'm planning a trip for Fall 2024 and I wanna be the most prepare as I can.

[@samurai_junjiro]

@@LetsExplore307 No problem! Yes, when boarding the Shinkansen at Tokyo Station, just like in the video, you'll insert your Shinkansen ticket first and then tap your IC card. Your Shinkansen ticket will come out, so please take that. When you arrive at destinations like Osaka or Kyoto, just insert your Shinkansen ticket at the gate

[@samurai_junjiro]

@@LetsExplore307 By the way, if you purchase your tickets at the counter right before getting on the Shinkansen, the station attendant will settle the train fare if you hand over your Suica card at that time(ex: Yamanote Line). In that case, there is no need to tap your Suica card at the Shinkansen gates😃

[@LetsExplore307]

@@samurai_junjiro excellent thank you for your deep explanation.

[@py1211]

Osaka is no doubt the food capital of Japan! It's worth staying for a week just for eating...wait...no, a week is not enough!

[@samurai_junjiro]

Yes! There are lots of delicious foods in Osaka!

[@MarkKanaster-ev6pq]

I love the commentator she sounds like she is reading a list written in English but can’t speak it like most Japanese 😂

[@GeorvenLagon]

hi! do you have travel guide for Kobe? :)

[@samurai_junjiro]

Hi! We haven’t been to Kobe yet, but we'll make a video when we visit :)

[@nicksardelli890]

i wish you could buy just one slice of cheesecake

[@samurai_junjiro]

That cheesecake was only available as a whole cake :(

[@caesarp9132]

please do Matcha edition

[@samurai_junjiro]

I've introduced a few matcha shops in Tokyo, but what kind of matcha dishes do you like? :)

[@caesarp9132]

@@samurai_junjiro matcha ice cream, matcha cakes/cookies like matcha cheese cakes, matcha fudges, tiramisu, brownies, matcha latte, mochi & locals' favourite matcha dishes I want to know what's more popular among locals, the bitter one or sweet & creamy one?

[@graceyim2941]

Did this trip make you scared of eating Takoyaki for a year?😅

[@samurai_junjiro]

When I filmed this video, I thought I wouldn't want to eat takoyaki for a while, but now I'm craving it! lol

[@MarkKanaster-ev6pq]

God damn everybody buy Disney stock because the Japanese will keep it going forever 😂

[@byghostlight1]

I hope you didnt try to eat all that in just one day or two. Hehe.

[@samurai_junjiro]

We wanted to introduce as many foods as possible! haha