Osaka - Post Report Question and Answers

What are the particular advantages of living in this city?

Kansai people are pretty down to earth, practical, and funny, comparatively. You can get to a lot from Osaka-Kobe: Kyoto, Nara, Himeji, Hiroshima, etc., are all within an hour or so. Lake Biwa is close and beautiful get away in summer or winter. There are many onsens and sentos around. - May 2026


Excellent public transportation, no crime, clean sidewalks, lots of public parks, etc. It's a great place to live. - May 2021


Japan has a unique culture, great scenery and nature, great food and lots to do. If you're into temples and museums, Japan has them. If you want to ski, sail, hike, camp, etc, etc, Japan has it. - Oct 2013