Osaka Prefecture is Japan's second largest city after Tokyo and is the commercial center of the Kansai region. It is made up of 33 cities, 9 towns, and 1 village, and is the second largest city in population after Tokyo and Kanagawa. Osaka Prefecture has a wide range of areas, and each region has its own characteristics, such as Osaka City, which is the prefectural capital and flourishes as a western terminal, and Hokusetsu areas such as Toyonaka City and Takatsuki City, which are popular with families. Millennials (those who came of age after 2000), who are Social Apartment's customer base, tend to choose to live near the commercial center of Osaka City. However, recently, the Hokusetsu area, which is located between Osaka and Kyoto and is rich in nature, has attracted the attention of millennials. With access to Osaka and Kyoto within 30 minutes, an increasing number of people are choosing to live in a lifestyle with easy access to the city center, a moderate amount of nature around their homes, and a relaxed lifestyle. Please find your favorite Osaka area that suits your life stage.
Osaka
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I transferred from Tokyo to Osaka a year ago. The charm of the Osaka area is its ``vibrancy'' and ``popularity''.
Isn't there a gap between areas where you can feel the so-called Osaka-ness and areas that are surprisingly quiet and rich in nature and make you wonder, ``This is Osaka?''
For example, when you go to the center of Osaka, you can see streets typical of Osaka, such as Namba's Dotonbori and Shinsekai, and you can feel the ``vitality'' that is typical of Osaka.
On the other hand, if you go to the Hokusetsu area, Takatsuki City, and Ibaraki City, you will see well-organized streets rich in nature, and are popular areas for families, so you can feel a gap in a good sense.
Also, people living in Osaka are said to be kind, and I think they tend to get along with people more easily than people in Tokyo.
What surprised me most about Osaka compared to Tokyo was that after the first meeting, business partners and others usually decided to go out for drinks. -Osaka area sales representative (30s, male)
Osaka Prefecture is an energetic area with all sorts of fun things to do, including food, fun, and walking around town. Dotonbori is a tourist attraction famous for Glico signs and Kuidaore dolls, and you can also enjoy sampling Osaka specialties such as takoyaki, kushikatsu, and okonomiyaki.
"Osaka Castle Park" is a lush green spot centered around the historic Osaka Castle, and is an oasis in the city where you can spend a relaxing time, even though it is busy with running, picnicking, and events.
The Nakanoshima area is home to cultural facilities such as the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, the National Museum of Art, Osaka, and the retro Central Public Hall, which is also recommended for people who want to experience art and architecture. At night, the riverside is beautifully lit up, making it a perfect course for a walk.
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is a theme park that is popular with tourists from Japan and abroad. In addition to the impressive attractions and shows, the hotels and shopping areas surrounding the park are also attractive.
Another characteristic of Osaka is that you can enjoy a variety of areas, such as Tennoji and Shinsekai, which retain the atmosphere of a downtown area, and Horie and Nakazakicho, which are full of cafes and vintage clothing stores.
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