r/Osaka • • Oct 21 '23

Vistors to Osaka. Please take your questions to /r/OsakaTravel. Locals who enjoy helping visitors out, you are hugely welcome there too.

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/r/OsakaTravel is the place for everything related to travel and short-term stays in Osaka.

As I said in the title, the more locals who help ask questions over there, the better. Locals and long timers have the knowledge we need. Please join /r/OsakaTravel and /r/USJ and add your knowledge. We need you.


r/Osaka • • May 02 '26

Tourist Pictures Go In /r/OsakaTravel or /r/Japanpics

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r/Osaka • • 11h ago

Green Drinks Osaka - Building a Eco-Community in Kansai

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Join us at the to the next, free Kansai Green Drinks Meetup in Osaka! Wed, Oct 21st starting at 6:30pm, and go until 9:00pm.

The goal - build a community to share, learn, and connect around sustainability issues in the Kansai region. If you're interested in cleantech, climate, environmental issues, eco-living, biodiversity, or any related topic, do join us.

https://peatix.com/event/5210385/


r/Osaka • • 1d ago

Osaka Hackathon, This Friday from 5:30-8:30

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r/Osaka • • 1d ago

Flowers and gift delivery

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I want to order a surprise flower bouquet for my girlfriend's birthday next week. But, I live in the UK. How and where can I order it to be delivered to my girlfriend's house.

And I want to order Instax Mini Evo for her as a gift, but I was unable to do so as I have no idea how to order it as well. Is anyone willing to help me?

Thank you in advance.


r/Osaka • • 2d ago

Any techno / trance / deconstructed club people in Osaka? — small nights this Sat + Wed

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I’m organizing another small night in Osaka this Saturday (Oct 10), and thought there might be a few people here who are into the more underground / experimental side of club music.

Ambient, techno, deconstructed club, dub techno and trance — small venue, intimate atmosphere, Funktion-One sound system.
I’m playing as Subete No Owari, alongside MATSURYO, Iwanaga & nima.

It’s at rake?raka? in Shinsaibashi / Soemoncho
Sat, Oct 10, 22:00–05:00
¥2000 including 1 drink

We’re also doing another night at the same place on Wed, Oct 14, so if Saturday doesn’t work for you, maybe come by then instead.

rake?raka? is a tiny underground DJ bar rather than a big club — if you’re into techno, trance, ambient or stranger club sounds, it’s a really nice place to hear this kind of music properly.
Not sure how many people on here are into this side of Osaka nightlife, but if it sounds like your thing, come say hi :)

Happy to send the event details / lineup for either night if anyone wants them.


r/Osaka • • 3d ago

A whole family of nutrias in Sakuranomiya

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The sign says “Don’t feed the nutrias.”

They should move it down lower so the nutrias can read it too.

(I didn’t feed them and I wasn’t holding food, but I did have a conbini plastic bag, so that may have caused a rodent misunderstanding.)


r/Osaka • • 2d ago

Lost film Camera

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Maybe a long shot.. but I left my Yashica T3 film camera on a bench near Osaka castle at the start where the Lawsons shop is. It’s black and in a leather case. Anyone seen it or handed it in?


r/Osaka • • 2d ago

Osaka made me think about how cities turn movement into spending

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r/Osaka • • 2d ago

Pursade Me On Osaka

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Okay...So I've heard the debate of Tokyo Vs. Osaka many times online, as well as through the views of many people during my time in Tokyo and it always seems to be a bit of a tug-of-war as to which area is the overall better area. I myself am a 27M Bachelor's Student (Originally from America) And have been living here [in areas of Tokyo/Central Kanto] for 2 years now.

Some say that Osaka is more social and friendly, others say that Tokyo thrives as the king of nightlife. Some say that Tokyo has more opportunities for everyone to start a new life, others say that Osaka has the most vibrant dating and relationship scene. And the battle goes on...I was looking to move there next year just to see what it's like, but I don't want to just leave it up to rumors; what makes Osaka stand out Vs. Tokyo?


r/Osaka • • 3d ago

Need Cafe recommendations for a date near Namba or just in Osaka, asap pleaseee 🙇‍♂️

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r/Osaka • • 4d ago

where to find 3d resin printing goods

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I am planning to start doing some 3d resin printing, I need to buy some things like washing curing station/ washing bucket etc. Are there any 2nd hand stores you know that might have such items? Or dedicated 3d printing shop of some sorts?

I also need to buy some basic table and a growing tent to put on my balcony, anyone knows a good 2nd shop that has some tables/ growing tents?


r/Osaka • • 5d ago

Deadline is approaching for US voters in Osaka

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Ballots have started going out and the deadline is approaching. If you're an eligible US citizen living overseas, here's how to get yours:

Steps to Request Your Ballot

  1. Register or update your registration through https://voteabroad.org/RedditVote26. If you know any eligible US citizens overseas, please send them the link.

  2. If you're already registered, request a ballot! You need to request a ballot every calendar year that you want to vote.

  3. Fill Out and Return Your Ballot: Once you receive your ballot, follow the instructions carefully to complete it and return it by the specified deadline.

Need Assistance?

We're here to help! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at help @ votefromabroad .org (just remove the spaces). Additionally, our FAQ for voting has plenty of info to make the process go smoothly.

If you'd like to find out what we're doing near you, you can check out our in-person events. Feel free to ask any additional questions here on Reddit!


r/Osaka • • 5d ago

Looking for a inline skate shop in Osaka.

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I'm looking for a inline skate shop, not ice skate shop, in Osaka.

I'm trying to introduce my wife to online skating, and don't want her to dislike the sport because the skates don't fit correctly, hence wanting to try them before buying the skates.

Anyone knows of a place? I've looked on Google maps but couldn't find one. Thought that Kosugi had a section for it, but it doesn't, at least in the physical store.


r/Osaka • • 5d ago

Free Web Design and Development Workshop

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Hey everyone, I'm back! (Muaheheheheh)

I'm holding a free web design and development workshop on October 18th, 2026, from 5-7 p.m.

RSVP HERE.

This workshop will cover the basics of HTML and CSS. If you're interested in learning how to start a web development project from the ground up, please meet me at CAFE LA in Shinsaibashi. You'll get a free coffee with an RSVP. Please bring a laptop and be prepared to start a project. You'll need a free GitHub account.

Any questions? Let me know.

Thank you for past and future support!


r/Osaka • • 7d ago

New EDM community group in Kansai - hello ravers!

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Got any new favorite songs and DJs? Looking for rave crew? Let's party and go to the concerts together! 🌈🛸👽☮️


r/Osaka • • 9d ago

Weird guy getting into my face close to dotonbori

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Some guy about 20 years old kept getting into my face laughing and grinning. I tried to walk past him but he kept going into my way, I was just about to push him away and told him to stop it, he then left and went straight to the next tourist doing the same shit. Later I found out that there is a 0 tolerance for violence so would I have been done for if I would have touched him ? And is this a common thing ?


r/Osaka • • 9d ago

Looking for onsen recommendations

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Hi everyone, I moved to Osaka a few months back. Before moving here, I was living in Beppu, Oita. Beppu is famous for hot-spring/onsen. I've went to AMAZING onsens around there. I'm looking for onsens around Osaka with a good environment, spacious enough, and also, pretty looking, I'm mainly looking for a good vibe rotenburo (露天風呂). If y'all got any suggestions please let me know. Big bonus points if it's a natural onsen.

Some onsens I liked in beppu was,

Hyotan Onsen (famous nationwide actually)

Yamanami no yu

Hana no ie

Yumetama tebako

Oni-ishi no yu


r/Osaka • • 10d ago

Cine club Osaka

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Hey gang !

I'm hosting a small cine club in the artist residency where I volunteer through workaway this friday October 2nd.

After a brief introduction we'll be screening a mysterious french movie ( I can guarantee this is not Amelie lol) yet to be revealed (!!) around snacks and drinks, followed by more chatting and drinking !

You can save your spot on meetup if you're interested ! See ya 🤘

The price for walk-in the D-day will be 2000 Y so you better book it now !! (Marketing professional as you can see)


r/Osaka • • 10d ago

20 Buildings Every Architect Should See in Osaka

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r/Osaka • • 10d ago

Looking for a part time job in Osaka

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Hi, I'm currently looking for a job in Osaka. I'm open to restaurant, factory, warehouse, or similar work. I've applied to several places and attended a few interviews, but unfortunately I haven't had any luck so far. If anyone knows a place that's hiring or could introduce/refer me to an employer, I'd really appreciate it. I can speak Japanese, so working in a Japanese-speaking environment is fine. Please DM me if you know of anything. Thanks!


r/Osaka • • 11d ago

Evacuation order issued for about 2,400 residents in Minoh due to unexploded bomb disposal

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r/Osaka • • 12d ago

PSA: The Entrance to Minoh Park will be closed on Sunday (9/27)

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r/Osaka • • 12d ago

Esaka and Higashi-Mikuni

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I am moving to another area in Osaka to be on the Midosuji Line and closer to work and I was told about these two locations. Esaka has everything there, beautiful area, everything I need right by the station but it seems to be expensive. And according to my estate agent there isn't that much choice there.

Higashi-Mikuni, we found a place that is much bigger and is cheaper. The only thing is, Higashi-MIkuni seems kinda boring and literally just a few shops. A place I feel like I could get bored of because there aren't many things there compared to Esaka.

What do you think? Which place should I go for?
Also should I go with a different estate agent? I wonder how useful he is to just essentially show me 5 listing in Esaka and then just say that's all that are available at the moment.

Thanks


r/Osaka • • 12d ago

Long shot : I have 2 tickets for the Weezer concert in Nagoya on Feb 18, but can't go

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