Discover Osaka: sushi, tattoos, and a flourishing nightlife

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Japan’s second city has become the country's fastest growing tourist hotspot. Famed for its food, Osaka stands apart from other cities in Japan. A sushi chef, a poet and a tattoo artist show us why their city is the top choice for the culturally curious visitor in the latest episode of our Passport travel series.
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@jackdumanat49 7 років тому

I don't know if people realise but the way this video has been cut is really good

@thea2653 7 років тому

really good I agree

@mrgoodnews7702 7 років тому

post processing is godlike.

@Kevin-finity 7 років тому

I realize it within a minute

@adrianr108 7 років тому

Epic production. Thanks for pointing that out.

@armv7-m603 7 років тому

Can tell the editor really worked hard.

@gothakane 7 років тому

I live in Osaka and this makes me appreciate it even more, it was a pleasure to watch :)

@decer500 7 років тому

What part of osaka are you from bro

@gothakane 7 років тому

Alejandro montoya I live in Namba and I love it.

@StreetKingEvolution 7 років тому

May I ask what you do for a living? I would love to move to Japan.

@gothakane 7 років тому

I'm a programmer. Life here is good but prepare for stress and overtime, it's not all fun and games unfortunately. Get at least JLPT N4 before you come else you will be at a huge disadvantage, and commit to long term Japanese studies. But if you just wanna teach English then you can get by with a lower level of proficiency.

@aldoushuxley6013 2 роки тому

Like your nick :D best game ever. Cheers.

@siszi6 7 років тому

Got very emotional watching this, remembering the time when I lived in Osaka. Truly an amazing, charming city, I miss it already

@siszi6 7 років тому

Capo Gabb, it was time up regarding my student visa. It wasn't the easiest place to live either, but a great place for people who like to challenge new cultures and scenery

@mehdan2 7 років тому

damn straight, full on Japanese-ness upfront to your face

@elsenorgatito 7 років тому

This is an awesome video! I love the cinematography, its narrator, and the story of unexplored pockets of a world class city!

@swiftyband 7 років тому

Loving this series!! Keep more videos like this coming!

@FernandoRamosJr 7 років тому

OMG, I really loved this video. Thank you very much for producing such amazing piece!

@chrisbuzz712 7 років тому

Osaka is fadefinitely my favourite city in Japan.

@p5rsona 7 років тому

Dear lord such a good video. I've been to Japan twice but mostly stayed in Tokyo, gotta visit Osaka next time.

@Poposkitroy 6 років тому

Honestly, one of the best videos showcasing a city i have seen. I'm in Osaka on July 19, and i cannot wait, thank you 😊

@BlazinNSoul 7 років тому

Having been there several times myself. It is my city of choice over Tokyo any day. If you're looking for the complete Metropolis package. Then maybe Tokyo would be the better choice. But for music, the arts, nightlife, food, people, culture, & and overall experience of Japan. Definitely wins my vote hands down. Great series keep them coming. :b

@adrianr108 7 років тому

This production deserves some kind of award

@ShoitiNishimura 7 років тому

I am Japanese and I never went to Osaka!! But, I can say for sure, I miss Japan!!!

@SahanTheMighty 6 років тому

This is an amazing video! Very well made. Loved every moment. Great start to my day. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! ⛩🇯🇵

@myst2536 7 років тому

Such an amazing video. I've been to Tokyo but this is making me really want to go to OSAKA. Love the way it was filmed also :) Thank you for sharing!

@TuanNguyen-ur2cr 7 років тому

Great series, deserves hell of a lot more views than the 17,000 currently Very well put together, superb editing. Loved the vibe throughout Well done and lots and lots of compliments

@MyTinyAtlas 6 років тому

Beautifully edited and scripted! This was very well put together and really highlights everything that the beautiful city of Osaka has to offer. I visited a few places in Japan on my last trip and I have to say I really did enjoy Osaka. It was a more laid back version of Tokyo with the perfect dosage of hustle and bustle. Loved it so much will be going back in the fall LOL. It's safe to say Osaka stole my heart!

@martinhaswell9671 7 років тому

Well chosen interviewees, all three have stories to tell. The whole film is so well made that it's seamless, nice camerawork, interesting b-roll, great editing, nice pace. This is how it should be done.

@CheapHolidayExpert 5 років тому

So gutted I missed out on the game salons - they look amazing!! Loved the street food and the kind people. Great series!

@aliaksndrlive 5 років тому

This kind of editing is my personal favourite, it has BBC & NHK mixture feeling in it, awesome

@cherearth 7 років тому

osaka sounds great ❤❤❤

@rikkux7432 7 років тому

I love Osaka more than Tokyo.

@702TifosiGambler 5 років тому

hell naw

@linktothefuture 4 роки тому

Osaka isn’t and would never be better than Tokyo in reality but it seems that you and I are the some of the few people who have strong favouritism towards the western Japan’s Little Tokyo: Osaka :)

@212teddy 5 років тому

Just came across this in 2019. Visited Osaka for the first time last December. Here now for the 4th time since. Plan to be back many more this year. Simply an incredible town. Happy to not stop by Tokyo soon again unless for work or friends. Osaka has it all.

@adaurey8520 7 років тому

The filming is really good!! Wow I was shocked by the beauty of this video. Very nice work guys!!

@jayveefox9101 7 років тому

Nice video. I'm going back to Osaka this coming December, really appreciate it if someone tells me where to find Kai-san's restaurant. Thank you in advance :)

@ItsGippetto 7 років тому

The editing on this video is amazing. I now want to visit Osaka.

@fadelkent5491 7 років тому

i've been to tokyo and osaka i'd agree that osakan are more friendly then tokyo ppl

@TokenBlackman7 7 років тому

Thank you, Economist film staff!

@fringehead 6 років тому

Kansai daisuki!

@downthehatchanditchestoscr7937 7 років тому

Wonderful cinematography. Been there 4 times and this makes me look forward to trip #5. I want to see the moss-covered statue.

@fabiank4396 4 роки тому

3 months to go! Cant wait to enjoy osaka!

@goodmen 7 років тому

I can't wait to go! Thanks for the insight

@montrealaise20 7 років тому

Really enjoyed this video, will be watching it again - sounds like a great visiting destination now, as it didn't before sides a short stop from Kyoto.

@vijaynyaya6603 4 роки тому

Amazing, direction is very good. A very enjoyable video. Please, keep making more like these.

@NoJokes11B 7 років тому

Best city in Japan

@linktothefuture 4 роки тому

I love Osaka 3rd the best after Tokyo and Kyoto

@hejhejwtf 7 років тому

Great series!

@kunaljaiswal7624 7 років тому

Liked the way film was done, very interesting and lovely to see a lighter part of society, Cheers

@StatK 7 років тому

Fantastic video! I look forward to more!

@sundawg911 6 років тому

I'm going this fall! I cannot wait. I think I will even get a tattoo to just remember it.

@TheFlush1980 7 років тому

I've been to Osaka last may, compared to the clean and modern Tokyo it seems a bit dirty, dilapidated and gritty. But it's all about the people, they make that city. They seem to be more outgoing and friendly in Osaka. I really liked it there.

@alexandermai2156 4 роки тому

Going to Osaka in 3 weeks ... its my first time in Japan and I am very happy that I choose Osaka to be my town of choice.

@1takew0nder 7 років тому

I've been traveling Japan as well, staying in Toyko and Osaka. What this dude sais at 16:56 is absolutely true. In Toyko don't show any emotions compared to the people in Osaka. Truly heartwarming to stay there. Way less tourists than in Kyoto, cheaper and better food and the people are so friendly.

@joshgartland7160 7 років тому

great video, i had the same impression when i stayed in Osaka.

@rtql8d 7 років тому

Lovely video, I miss this city very much and regret not staying much longer. I did get to see Dotonburi and Ame Mura and stayed in a capsule hotel though! Will have to come back for sure.

@fatboyslim496 7 років тому

Best Passport episode IMO

@mad27mike 7 років тому

The filming in this video is awesome

@user-qs2le2cs2r 7 років тому

I was not expecting such a good quality video..

@tinterlight 7 років тому

Love Osaka - hope to go back there soon!!

@haoweng8068 7 років тому

Really appreciate this awesome video. I can see lots of work for script and cam settings. Can I ask what steady equipment have you used? It looks so smooth!

@High_Altitude_Observer 7 років тому

Beautiful city and people

@dn5426 7 років тому

quality is amazing~

@truthseeker000000 7 років тому

I've been to Tokyo and Kyoto, but now I have to go to Osaka!!

@Kevin-finity 7 років тому

I like this episode!!!

@DEBARSHIDEKAofficial 7 років тому

keep making this long videos the videos are knowledgeable :)

@rickysanchez8709 7 років тому

I need to visit here someday. I heard about Osaka wonderful reputation

@kekoajk05 7 років тому

Those transitions were ridiculous.. awesome editing

@MementoMori_2070 2 роки тому

I wish I had time to visit Osaka. It seems very chill. I went to Tokyo, it’s a beautiful city but less friendly to us foreigners. Maybe Osaka will be my next visit.

@GarrySkipPerkins 7 років тому

I must admit, I always like Osaka more than Tokyo. It feels more Japanese, and more genuine. It is almost like a combination of Chicago-New Orleans-Seattle, Compared to the New York-Washington that is Tokyo.

@lalakuma9 7 років тому

Except Chicago and New Orleans are less friendly to racial minorities compared to New York. New York and Tokyo have more people coming from everywhere in the country/world, so people are more open-minded in general.

@BM-ir4lh 5 років тому

@@lalakuma9 Yeah, that's WILDLY inaccurate. New Orleans has always been very open, even when the rest of LA/South weren't. And Chicago is no different than NYC. And NYC isn't terribly tolerant either, especially native NY's.

@carlamd5351 7 років тому

It's nice to see that some hot pool places accept tattoos. As I have large ones hard to cover.

@Fridja 7 років тому

Incredible video!

@wendyw388 7 років тому

Any recommendations for tattoo friendly bath houses? We will be visiting in November, so would love to know.

@erichighsmith7299 7 років тому

I wish I had watched this video before visiting Tokyo while in the Navy while I was only focused on the 'night life' ...I would like to visit Osaka now that I have seen this/have a new perspective on this culture

@gabrieljcs11 7 років тому

Very nice! Japanese culture is very rich and interesting. Hope I'll be able to visit it someday.

@eruno_ 7 років тому

You guys should visit Fukuoka and Sapporo as well

@chigasaki06 7 років тому

I've been wanting to visit Kukuoka. I've heard great things about it.

@maininkeima6899 7 років тому

コイノ/ Koino I want to live in Sapporo. Hokkaido 😍

@CassusBeli 7 років тому

As much as Like Tokyo, I enjoy Osaka just as much. Magical place.

@michaelboonphotography3014 7 років тому

It looks like an interesting place. I've always wanted to go to Japan and I would defnitetly visit Osaka.

@jayjude1944 7 років тому

that made me want to go there

@Aggoenix 7 років тому

Wow, does anybody know which camera did they use for this? Really nice short documentary btw

@lilacosmanthus 7 років тому

I like Osaka best because the people are really friendly there. Even though some other town or cities may be more iconic and beautiful.

@keremcantarhan 6 років тому

It seemed a little weird that half the footage of the game cafe kinda place were people playing shougi and the narrator didn't even mention the name. Also I'm really curious how you got permission to film the people in the sentou.

@fernandohg225 7 років тому

i liked these long videos

@shakez003 7 років тому

I lived in Kobe for 5 years, but went to Osaka everyday for work. I didnt realize how special it was until I moved to Tokyo last year. I miss how friendly and interesting the people were in Kobe and Osaka. Tokyo just isnt the same.

@AugustKarmawillhaveitsretribut 7 років тому

JamminSamurai Is Tokyo that bad compared to other Japanese cities? I always thought that city was overcrowded like New York. Tokyo always reminded me of the cities of the movie The Matrix.

@wind7519 6 років тому

Same way I feel about people elsewhere in France compared to Parisians.

@111danish111 6 років тому

I just checked its a 43 minute train ride . That is a ride from the 6 largest to the 3rd largest town in the country in terms of population !! The country is smaller than California in terms of area !!

@throwii5336 7 років тому

Wow absolutely beautifully shot video? Does anyone know the name of Kaisan's restaurant?

@Casey_Jones 7 років тому

I visited Japan in 2015 and I completely agree, Osaka just has a friendlier feel over Tokyo.

@azura96 7 років тому

does anyone know where I can find the soundtrack for this? some fantastic background tunes

@keropgrigorian3995 7 років тому

well made little documentary

@soundofsolitude6803 7 років тому

wonderful video, anyone knows the camera they used ?

@musashimarc7536 7 років тому

very nice vid,s about out of bound Osaka> sugoii

@JohannKwan 6 років тому

If you guys could actually link Google Maps locations for all the places you visit in a vid, that would make it SO much more useful for travellers!

@tptptp3340 7 років тому

Osaka culuture is obvously diffirence between other city. You should stay here you can see you`ve never seen cultures. Thanks for this awesome video.

@YSFmemories 7 років тому

go really is interesting! everyone should try it out!

@The95iamnik 7 років тому

Please make one for Mumbai or Bangkok! Great video. Enjoyed a lot!

@DJCD92162095 7 років тому

YAAAY JAPAN

@ricco.mp4 6 років тому

7:10 where do I find this customisable business card in Osaka?

@alastair007able 6 років тому

Hi, could you tell me where is that local sento on your video? Thank you!

@casperthequeerghost 7 років тому

I really liked this video and all themore alternative places that were shown. Just one thing, at some points the background music was a bit too loud so the voice over could hardly be heard. Otherwise really really cool video!

@tedc161 6 років тому

14:45 funny how the man shows zero interest in the story until the sharing of sake was mentioned. Love it :D

@luisvillanueva35 5 років тому

Going to Osaka soon...whats the name of the Sushi Chef Restaurant? or Adress? Thanks and cheers from Mexico.

@chrisrokbarber9358 7 років тому

I wish I can go visit....

@cuongbui9708 7 років тому

It's good to know that they can settle their differences with rock, paper and ✂️ ..

@vivmuffin 7 років тому

I have a soft spot for Osaka. I love this city more than Tokyo. People are friendlier, not as fast-paced as Tokyo and the food is so much better.

@chrisjuede 6 років тому

Can anyone point me in the right direction of that business card (Meishi) printer shop? I’m literally in the Nishinari Ward at this very moment, having walked around for 30 minutes looking for this place. I also asked two very nice ladies at the Nishinari Ward office building desk to help me out, with no success. All google searches in English and Japanese yielded no results either. Thanks in advance! Really hoping to buy these for a gift for myself and someone else as well.