Tokyo or osaka

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1. This is a copy of your post for archive/search purposes.

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   **Tokyo or osaka**

   Im moving to japan possibly this oct as a student. If not, January is for sure. At first,i chose osaka because first,i dont like big city(tokyo) at all like very populated area just annoys me. And then,living expenses are pretty much expensive compare to any other states/cities. Ofc,u get more salary. The reason why i became indecisive is because my teacher told me that theres nothing to see at all like sightseeings compare to tokyo. Lack of バイ-ト compare to tokyo. Still dont wanna choose tokyo because the chance of COE failure is really high like 80%

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2. If you don’t like crowds you will hate Osaka, lol. It’s a very dense big city.

3. Osaka is a short skip to both Kyoto and kobe.

   Kyoto has a totally different vibe and a few popular tourist temples but also the place they shoot all of their samurai Era shows that you can visit. Kyoto station has some good restaurants hidden away too.

   Kobe has a couple of neat outdoor shopping areas that draw a lot of people in. Especially for the eclectic street foods. Also there’s a fun Chinatown here.

   And all are only a few of hours to Tokyo on train. Most people in Japan for the first time who land in Kansai just weekend in Tokyo a few times to get their fix.

   Tokyo is a novelty that wears off quickly for many people.

   For others they want that big metropolis feel. Tokyo is a lot of train hopping, which makes people feel like they’re accomplished the more they become fluent in getting from point A to point B. But you also have less chances of having to bump into people you don’t want to if you’re trying to just escape and relax on weekends or long days away from work.

   You’ll find much of the nostalgic parts of Japan life in Osaka too. Language, mini marts, department stores, etc. With much less exposure to tourists in the off seasons. Also, there is a rich food culture to be explored.

   Not to mention, if you’re outdoorsy, Kansai area has tons of communities.

   From hiking, to camping, fishing, and weekend warrior bicycle trips.

   I found a love for fishing and motorcycle riding when I was in Kansai that never went away.

   If you want touristy stuff you have a lot of Options in regards to older buildings and historic sights as well.

   Also, you’re close to lake biwa. The fireworks festival there is awesome.

   No matter where you go you’re going to have access to all of Japan pretty much. You’re fine wherever you decide.

4. Ummm… Osaka municipal region has like almost 20 million people, so still a big city.

   As with every city, there are always suburbs and low density regions.