Tokyo vs Osaka: Where Should Foreigners Live in Japan?｜The Austin and Arthur Show

[@theaustinandarthurshow]

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[@YusakuAwata]

2:57 I was pleasantly surprised to hear Tomitabayashi mentioned in the video-I’m actually from there too! Hearing that really made me feel connected and added a personal touch. The comparison between Tokyo and Osaka was spot-on. Tokyo’s sophisticated atmosphere and wide range of job opportunities are certainly attractive, but Osaka’s friendly, casual vibe and more affordable cost of living make it unique. Tokyo feels very “business and global,” while Osaka has that “warm, family-like” environment. For foreigners, Osaka, and even areas like Tomitabayashi around it, might feel more welcoming and easier to settle into. Great analysis overall!

[@LukeStandridge]

Thank you for the great podcast, definitely going to subscribe!! I just passed 5 years of living in Tokyo. I find that if I am just going on a stroll, or carrying my camera around that way more people will stop me and talk. But if I look like heading somewhere and walking purposefully than absolutely no one will stop me to talk. I definitely don't get talked to everyday, but it's definitely not a rare occurrence to be stopped and talked to by strangers. From my experience I feel like the "coldness" of Tokyo people is overblown or misunderstood. It's not that Tokyo people don't want to talk or meet strangers, they are just empathetic to people's time. But if you are intentional about providing an opening for people then serendipitous conversations will definitely occur!! Just my two cents!!

[@YoshihisaNagata]

I will leave my frist comment here cuz im osaka-jin and too happy just to stay still watching this. we r said to be very friendly but as a local there, its difficult to know we r acctually. but now I know. its interesting to hear about my home place from u guys perspective. thank u😊

[@けんけんけんサ]

I totally agree with you guys as a one of Japanese people who live in Kanagawa. Osaka is a good place. it’s much easier there to adapt to the culture and get to know people because they’re willing they want to share their culture and be so welcoming. But I don’t want to move out there.笑笑

[@とはピブ]

東京でずっと育ってだと、他と比べられても分からないんですよね〜。大阪の人の方が人気なんですね〜

[@MihoHashimoto-r1k]

Thank you Austin. Your opinion made me happy. I have been annoyed the question “what are you doing next weekend or the rest of your day”. I’d like to say I’m living. 😅

[@polyspastos]

4:10 callous

[@swks2000]

Summary! ('◇')ゞ How is Osaka different from Tokyo? You might think that all Japanese people are very cold and distant, but if you go to Osaka, you will find a lot of people more friendly and easier to get along with. Unfortunately, Osaka has fewer job opportunities, and that's why the majority of foreigners living in Japan actually live in Tokyo. So, if you think you are an introvert, it's a good idea to go to Osaka first, as it can be a good "training wheels" for a foreigner to get used to Japan.

[@lili-kn2ke]

As a native Osakan it was so fun to watch this video 🤣 I felt the same way as Austin-san when I moved to Tokyo but now I used to the atmosphere and I feel confortable. No one cares me, no one ask me something private or my pay check I got recently here 🤣 Well I love my hometown too I definitely would get my apartment there after retirement

[@aikawaayumu-i3c]

Eastern and Western Japan have different ethnicities. Roughly border is the Japanese Alps mountain range. There isn't much mixed race either. That's true reason for the cultural differences. Western Japan is more attractive for foreigners, but Americans find it easier to live in Tokyo. Many eastern Japanese people deeply admire American and being fascinated

[@とはピブ]

いや、関西でも大阪人と京都人は全然違うよ、簡単に地理的線引きはできない。by東京人

[@hahasaikyou567]

In my feeling, Osaka and Tokyo people not so difference regard to personality. But old day and age of osaka is more openminded

[@satoshihayakawa9315]

I am a bit surprised to watch, because you guys feel the same atmosphere for Japanese, although Tokyo people get used to foreigners compared to Osaka/Fukuoka people. (because there is more foreigners) I think the reason you guys feel Tokyo is like an artificial city is that most of people live in Tokyo is NOT originally from Tokyo like me. Myself was grown up in Osaka (till 18 years old), and moved to Kanto area and have been in Toky more than 17 years. If I may be so bold, communities in Tokyo have a relatively short history rather than any other area. It is like - as NewYork is expressed a melting pot of many nationalities, Tokyo is a melting pot of Japanese is coming from different prefectures. There are many open minded and friendly person in Tokyo as well. BTW, I would like to watch your Sake review video :)

[@momonga2011]

なるほどね。東京でも下町の人はもっと馴れ馴れしいが、外から入ってくる人に対しては少し警戒してるかも。 でも大阪は誰に対してもフレンドリーな感じ。福岡も同じ。都会になればなるほど他人に干渉しなくなるんでしょうが大阪は例外ですね。京都が近くにあるからなのか？

[@JLB_Yantee_USA]

I've been living in Osaka's two main urban areas, Umeda and Namba, for years. I wouldn't say it's just Tokyo, but more like "urban areas" in general where you see a lot of weirdos, especially acting in ways that feel unnatural. It's not even like they want to act that way on purpose, but they can't help it because of the weird atmosphere. Some of my childhood friends ended up turning into typical “urban Japanese weirdos.” They usually just say they've "grown up." I guess it's all about densely populated areas. In those kinds of places, people can’t stay natural. But yeah, so it’s really hard to explain why so many people(including Japanese), including myself, still live in urban areas. It might be virtually impossible for most people to -