Discovering a NEW Side to OSAKA JAPAN 🇯🇵

I've visited Osaka at least 10 times.. but this is my first time checking out some lesser visited spots! (Still popular.. but I missed them for some reason haha)
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Osaka's Anime Town - Den Den Town
1:23 Strange Capsules Machines
2:07 Themed Vending Machines
3:02 Normal Capsule Machines
3:54 Retro Game Store
5:35 Retro Cafe
6:18 Osaka's Kitchen Street
7:35 Sample Food Store
8:31 Traditional Japanese Alleyway - Hozenji Yokocho
9:11 Temple & Fortune
11:00 Japanese Robata Grill Restaurant
12:15 Downtown Osaka - Nanba
12:40 Local Osaka Coffee Shop & Neighbourhood - Kitahama
13:55 Riverside Vegan Restaurant

[@seerasan]

Happy Friday! 🎉 Have you been to any of these spots before? Was I the only one who missed out?! Let me know your recommendations for my next trip! 😎

[@christianknight9669]

@seerasan trying the suspicious gatcha. Local Japanese people be like: yabai na…..majide…. Hahahaha kidding aside though those really look very sketchy

[@user-pz9vh8wt1u]

Welcome to Osaka my living town😃

[@mustang1969uk]

Yes we have certainly been to Den Den Town. I’ve spent a few hours in Super Potato, there is also a really great second hand CD store too if you are into that sort of thing. maps.app.goo.gl/9fg18k5TifKALhXQ6?g_st=ic Cafe Moto is great to sit and watch the Herons fish. Keep up the good work! 👍

[@nihonophilenonsense]

@seerasan I tried those Sus Gatcha on my last trip for a youtube video. There is nothing too bad from what I got. Out of the 5 Gatcha that I bought there was one pair of underwear but they were brand new/unused and the rest were small sex toys like mini Tenga etc. I expected it to be much worse. Also, on your next visit, I recommend Namba Yasaka-jinja, it's a shrine shaped like the head of a lion.

[@jacobrael6565]

Would love to have a beach trip video, somewhere other than Okinawa. Maybe you know a cool hidden beach spot to throw on the bikini and take us along as our BEST AUSSIE TOUR GUIDE! 🙌🏻

[@chisol3508]

You're my fave channel about Japan right now. Used to be Sharla and Emma but their posting is kind of erratic so thank you for posting consistently! Pls continue what you're doing, you're gonna get big!

[@princess-violet]

same :)

[@Louis_Bautista]

Same here, I know Emma still streams a lot but I don't really watch too many streams. I just prefer the edited down 10-30 minute videos on KZbin instead

[@ozgegunaydin85]

+1 i discovered this channel last weekend and watched all videos... Her energy is amazing

[@dadabooey]

SAME!!!

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

Great thing about Osaka you can take day trips to Kyoto, Kobe & Nara … less than an hour train

[@JustAnotherJapanChannel]

Osaka will always be in my heart! 関西gang!

[@so_chan17]

As a Japanese person who lives in Osaka for over 30 years, you definitely went to the right places. Hozenji yokocho and Kitahama area etc.

[@areasevenpro]

I was in Osaka last year, but after visiting Tsutenkaku and Shinsekai, I walked past Den Den Town to return to my hotel in Dotonbori. Now I wish I had stayed a little longer.

[@chelseacarpenter2302]

That anime store got me stuck for HOURS! Also I stumbled across those blacked out gotchas, got 2 pairs of undies (clean still in wrapping) and a squish boob 😂 That was one of my favorite places when I went so much stuff to do! I also left my phone on the top floor of that gotcha store for 2 hours and it was still there when I went back 🤣🤣 Much love from Arizona 💜💜

[@DavidChong]

regarding hanafuda, nintendo as a company got their start doing those cards in the late 1800s

[@seerasan]

Yes!! I was excited to try it because of the history.. to my surprise it’s a really challenging card game to learn because of all the different rules & sets 😂 may take quite a few rounds till I become a bit confident haha

[@meadowbird]

That Buddha bowl looked amazing! Will def keep Optimus in mind! Also, side note but your hair suits you soooo good 💫

[@seerasan]

Highly, highly recommend it! Forgot to mention in the video, but it's English friendly too :) Thank youu!!!! 🫶🩷

[@eijikasa7951]

セーラちゃん、いつも元気に日本を楽しんでるのがかわいい💓

[@travelmurmur]

The area near Hozenji Temple almost makes me want to go back to Osaka! (We were very disappointed by the city) Thanks for showing us this other side of Osaka.

[@mookiestewart3776]

Why were you disappointed? It’s the nightlife and food capital of the country right?? And aren’t the people supposed to be super friendly?

[@kat.scheer]

Thank you! I'm living in Osaka for school for a semester, and I'm excited to check out these places!

[@seerasan]

Amazing, you’ll have such a blast! Enjoy 😁💫

[@TheMyahChannel]

I rarely go to Osaka but i gotta check these out

[@David8BitEverythingLee]

I'll be visiting Japan next month and I'm very tempted to make a stop to Osaka now! Thanks~

[@abaadil8343]

For first timer, its best to do the golden route tokyo - kyoto - osaka - hiroshima. Enjoy!

[@Msal19]

Osaka is my favorite city in Japan, even more than Tokyo. It is not too big or crowded but still offers diversity and excitement; it is more affordable and with friendlier locals than Tokyo.

[@speeddevil3218]

Great video , whats not to like . great energy , Awesome camera work, editing , commentary and a beautiful host . I am surprised you don't have 10 times as many subscribers

[@jnb756]

You are such a fun and likable guide 💛 I think you and Emma should DEFINITELY go back and hit those risque gacha machines

[@munn3y440]

osaka is such a nice change of pace compared to tokyo. you still get the shopping and tourist attractions as tokyo but not as busy and more laid back. I recommend people go to tokyo first and then end their trip in osaka because of this.

[@wasabigirl2004]

Going to Japan next year. Can't wait to explore these places. More, please. 😁

[@bartekkubicaku-bitsa9802]

It's amazing that you know and find such chill and calm places in such a wild and naughty city as Osaka! Really enjoying this new format of yours

[@seerasan]

Glad you like it! 🩷 It's my hobby & passion discovering areas when travelling, so constantly on the hunt for cool spots 👀

[@chunfung8934]

I’m saving this video for my next trip to Osaka, especially the eating place at the river view 😍 Great video, thx

[@JimL666]

Thank you. That was very interesting. You look terrific.

[@somnathb8694]

amazing 🇯🇵 ❤

[@tearfulpandora3790]

The back street always seek bettwr in Japan!! Loving the hair btw!!

[@JP_world_traveller]

When My Aussie mate and his own family from Brisbane stayed in Osaka, December 2022, He and I walked through 道具屋筋　Doguyasuji street and encountered the alien too lol and also entered Super Potato in Ota road,Den den tow,Osaka as well. cheers

[@ty2k]

Very high production values in your new videos. You look better than ever!

[@MidnightSpecialist]

I was just in Osaka for a few days but didn't get to explore much. Definitely will check out some of these spots next time!

[@deaddrunkgamer7399]

Really gave me flashbacks from my trip in October when i explored more of Osaka, been to pretty much every place you showed of (besides the resturants) Tourists really do shy away from the side streets of Dotonbouri street, you do find them again once you go closer to Namba again. So many hiden spots ^^

[@GameGingo]

This might be one of your loveliest little Japan adventures yet. Enjoyed it a ton!

[@gardengrower420]

Retro-imitative of a style, fashion, or design from the recent past. Vintage is the word you are looking for if you talking about something that is 20 years or older just a psa 😂 much love your content is amazing ❤

[@RolandoNispiros]

Ohhh I would love that visit that cooking ally area. ❤

[@rakugakid]

This makes me more excited to explore Osaka for the first time soon. Thanks for sharing your experiences!

[@arceus54321]

i really enjoy these types of vlogs! you should also check out america-mura in osaka if you havent before. also, the area near tennoji park with abeno harukas. maybe they're not lowkey but they're definitively not nearly as popular as namba/dotonbori/shinsekai

[@ScottandFi]

been to Osaka twice and now we have more reasons to go back!😍😂😂 yay!

[@keithlambell1970]

Thank you for a wonderful introduction to Osaka

[@DiamondDaveJustice]

Optimus Cafe was a great call. So good. Will definitely visit next time I’m in Osaka.

[@jacobrael6565]

Such an awesome video! Your work is just getting better and better! Looking absolutely gorgeous as always, LOVING the new blonde hair it really suits you! ❤ Thanks for sharing so much of your time and keeping us all involved in your world!

[@Shane-zl9ry]

I like how you try to eat healthy 😊🌱

[@seerasan]

Thank you 😊 When the cameras not rolling I eat pretty clean!

[@vonplus00]

Ive been planning a trip to osaka, fukuoka and tokyo later this year and this was pretty insightful. Loved seeing the coffee shops and places to eat!!

[@silverian]

DenDen seems to be great place to add for Akihabara kind of list tour! Takoyaki grills look very same what we used in Japanese cooking course! Omikuji is familiar from Final Fantasy 14 🙂Nice way how they serve food in Robata Grill. Thank You for Osaka tour!

[@dodiatkins4515]

Happy Friday to you as well.

[@TimToishi]

Great video! I’ve been to Optimus Cafe before and love the Kitahama area 😀

[@onebladeprop]

I added a few more stop to my trip. Thanks for the video

[@nagasako7]

Seera. Aka common citizen 😊

[@christinecamley]

This is one of my favourite cities! Thanks for visiting and you gave me ideas to check out in my next trip to Osaka!! It’s fabulous to get new ideas! One of the things I live about massive cities is the things to learn about and find to do seem endless!! Cheers!!

[@BabyPepperPotMay2009]

Interesting that the quiet spots you explored are in such a vicinity to busy (tourist?) areas

[@deaddrunkgamer7399]

It's crazy, since its quite litterly 1-2 streets away most of the time, though tbf even on the other side of the river can be totally quite once you walk 5 min for some reason. I have some favorit spots i like to hang out which is quite litterly at the river side yet so few people (besides the local) go there xD

[@JS-oi5jt]

they literally are tourist areas.. and not quiet at all. Nanba? quiet? 🤣

[@deaddrunkgamer7399]

@@JS-oi5jt plenty of spots both in Dotinbori and Namba that is quite quite indeed ^^ just need to know where to go ;-)

[@mrd9421]

I Love Osaka!❤❤

[@seerasan]

OSAKA 🩷🩵

[@mrd9421]

@@seerasan🤔🤔

[@Gaq917]

that pancake looked excellent.

[@seerasan]

Was delicious 🥞😋

[@b50_cal32]

Awesome channel 👍

[@annunakian8054]

The camerawoman def deserves a raise 💴

[@seerasan]

Thank you hehe 💁‍♀️

[@mabec]

(new haircolor looks good)

[@seerasan]

(Thank you 😁)

[@StaringIntoSpaceMan]

Love Osaka! There is a cool shopping arcade I would walk down through that leads to Shinsekai, starting from the Doubutsuenmae Station; if you ever get a chance to explore it, it’s really fun! There’s an old Go/Shogi playing house there that I was always mesmerized whenever I would walk by it, but never had the courage to enter 🥲 Speaking of courage…. I never did those ‘ero’ gatcha either 🤣 though they did peak my curiosity

[@amandahayward]

Thank you so much for this video Sarah. I've added it to my Wishlist 🐱. It's so nice to see a quieter side of Osaka ❤🫶

[@seerasan]

Hope you can visit & enjoy this relaxed side to Osaka 🫶

[@amandahayward]

@@seerasan I'm planning to solo visit in mid November 😁

[@AmbientWalking]

Hello! Thank you for this! I enjoyed this very much! See you again! Osaka is awesome!

[@bigwinie]

Thanks for eating a lot. My fav part of your vlog.

[@jayirwin]

Wonderful video!! Thanks so much for including a vegan restaurant.

[@Gaq917]

Thanks!

[@seerasan]

Thank you for the support 🫶😊

[@ForOldPictures]

I love Super Potato! Looks like I need to visit that one now.

[@Arhiva_Snimaka]

Nice video. Best wishes from Serbia/Europe.

[@007knick]

Your videos are such a vibe. Keep up the vlogs!

[@marcclapton]

Stoked to hear an Aussie’s perspective!! Mrs and I are from Mid North Coast in NSW and heading to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Okinawa and Fukuoka last week in March. Thanks for the awesome video!!😊

[@billhendricks3143]

Really looked fun🎉 more more more

[@FarahwayLands]

Girl, I love your videos so much, they're giving me the perfect itinerary for my trip in May! Would love to meet up for drinks🍺💕

[@psiga]

12:46 I like your choice of BGM for this bit, enough that I feel like commenting about it! ^‿^

[@JuminTokyo-wc7hk]

Thanks for sharing 👍🥰

[@wanderingjadah]

I really enjoy your content Sarah!

[@paulhooker469]

Another great vlog ❤

[@blakenorwood2092]

i just got back from my first trip to japan and i was in osaka for 4 days! denden town was my favorite as well as all of the tiny snacks (snack bars? im not sure how to say it in english lmao) in amerikamura watching and feeling nostalgic even though i was there 2 weeks ago

[@seerasan]

Snack bars (called snack / スナック ) is correct! :) Glad you got to visit DenDen Town too! Can't believe I'd miss it until recently haha

[@mzansimagic4436]

Hello. Lovely Vlog. We have been there only once during December 2023. What a amazing Country and People. Trying to come back this December

[@user-yi2gp8wr2s]

Thank you very much for your posting! I'm glad that you have enjoyed Osaka trip! Your videos are very nostalgic because I had lived in Osaka for 2 years!

[@seerasan]

Lucky you, I'd love to live there for a short stint someday!

[@insakolby]

I want to move to Japan so bad. At least for a while. Last year I visited Toyko and Kyoto for the first time and I didn’t want to leave. I plan go come back this year

[@rs646dd]

If you visit Nipponbashi's Denden Town, you should also visit the nearby Nansan Street "Dougu Yasuji" and Shinsekai's Tsutenkaku Tower.

[@FriendTired]

Nintendo actually started as a Hanafuda card manufacturing company!!! I love playing Koi Koi. There's a bit of a learning curve having to memorize the months/seasons/"suits" of the cards, but once you have that and the point system down it's a lot of fun as a chill 1v1 game.

[@upcycledscraps513]

Doguyasuji is one of the best places to shop for souvenirs. I grew up in that area and used to have a part time job at Hard Rock Cafe Osaka by Osaka Stadium (IYKYK)... Have you tried American Village? Just down the street from Nanba.

[@seerasan]

Oh wow you're a local! Yes I've been to Amemura a few times!

[@upcycledscraps513]

@@seerasan well, I was… Ive been living in the US since 1999.

[@kankun123]

Great urban exploration.

[@lani_mick]

We love your channel!! Might see you out and about when we’re there for holidays! 🥰😊

[@Torontoflatlander]

I definitely made use of a few of your videos for my trip to Japan last year. Having been a few months all I want to do it go back and visit everything I missed out on the first time!

[@osakameetup]

Discover a new side to Osaka by meeting and talking to locals who like speaking English and meeting foreigners. Join a meetup event!

[@HCDVelcra]

Ich hab vor einigen Tagen bereits gemerkt, dass Sarah viel offener geworden ist. Jetzt blonde Haare und Videos mit neuen Typen - da ist ganz klar ein neuer Freund im Spiel

[@TravelAbventuresUnbound]

Love the blonde hair, looks really nice, in fact I prefer it.

[@seerasan]

Thank you! Happy I went ahead with it!!

[@christinecamley]

P.S. The food in Japan is so amazing!!

[@tootncartman]

May I ask what camera was used please? Such a great picture quality.

[@seerasan]

Thanks! This is the Sony zve1 :)

[@tootncartman]

Cheers mate

[@Zoltan82]

Wonderful video, always love to see the less explored sides of popular destinations! Glad you had a good time exploring!!

[@arjayneyra]

Tsutenkaku Tower in shinsekie is lit up finally!

[@rubens_ss1899]

vengo a bancar el video seerasan, espectacular. ramen, anime, videojuegos. tenes unos ojos de copa del mundo. 😊

[@dia4040]

Den Den Town is definitely more chill than Akihabara. Typically goods are a tiny bit cheaper. I definitely found older yugioh cards that the tokyo stores didn't have as much of.

[@user-cp7vh7dd1o]

Hi!😆 I wanna see more videos of you speaking in japanese!

[@janusu]

Ah, Den-Den Town! You're in my old stomping grounds now, Sarah! I lived in a suburb just north of Osaka and probably went into the electronics district about once a month. I loved shopping for old electronics and had a whole circuit of shops I would go through. I stuck mostly to electronics, and some of the hobby shops were pretty cool for plastic models and such. I did venture into the more sukebe video shops occasionally, too, I'll admit. I can't blame you for not getting something from the capsule machines. They did seem rather sketchy. I never tried the maid cafes. Wasn't really interested, though I suppose I could try it once for the experience. I don't think I tried any of the restaurants there, come to think of it. There were some restaurants between Namba station and Nipponbashi I occasionally ate at, though. And I remember there was this little Belgian waffle stand in the station shopping area that I loved. I forget the name of it, but I think it was a chain. Those waffles were awesome! I hope it's still there. I loved the Nipponbashi Shotengai and I did buy some kitchen knives from that kitchen street, which I still have, but I never ventured far enough away to discover Hozenji and I'm really regretting that. It looks like a beautiful part of town. I hope I get a chance to visit it someday. Japan's gotten much better about vegetarian and vegan options than when I was living there, I have to say. I moved to Japan as a vegetarian, but soon gave up. I have to say that the meat quality, and food in general, is so much better in Japan than anywhere else I've been that I was fine switching back to the omnivore lifestyle, and haven't flipped back since. If you come to Osaka during cherry blossom season, I recommend Zouheikyoku (the Osaka Mint). Also, sumo comes to Namba in March, so you could do both in one trip. I'd love to see a vlog about that, though I know you've done one for sumo in Tokyo.

[@RawWrath]

I only been to Osaka once and I found den den town on accident lol I was looking for a anime figure store it was nice and super cheap compared to anywhere else

[@pauld2810]

This was so much fun.

[@theneicro]

I spend so much money in den den town in august on Pokémon cards 😂 love the vids! ♥️

[@towada1066]

hmmm,... I would have gone to the Nakanoshima Museum of Art (it's extremely good). The history museum is also interesting (and you get incredible views of the castle).

[@daily_video_vlog]

Nah, no need to go back to the used panty gatcha 😂 Osaka was lovely when I visited, the people are so unbelievably friendly there. Will definitely be going back.

[@YasmeenMO]

Osaka is so pretty

[@helvetiqa]

My city!

[@freakishuproar1168]

I'm not sure I'd want to use the covid dispensing panty Gacha machines either. Wise call on your part! :p

[@f11bot]

Isn’t that the same place where Yakuza Kiwami game is? Such a cool place!!

[@eckyf15a]

Great video - Did you see the small green moss Buddha statue at the Henzji Temple?

[@milaemouse8442]

i was walking through the sennichimae shoten one day and i saw a monk chanting in front of a cutlery/cooking shop...loudly...until the store oba-chan ran out with a donation and he moved on. lol

[@user-oe8ri7rz5d]

大阪とか京都とかけっこう関西好きですね