Hello everyone,
I have a couple of questions about the Kansai region that I hope some of you will be able to help me with.
In this region, what are some of the less conservative areas or prefectures in this region? And besides Osaka and Kyoto, what are some of the other bigger cities in this region?
Can you find the same type of youth fashion in places like Tokyo in this region as well? What is it like to live in this region, in comparision to the Tokyo region? (besides the dialect differences)
any information is greatly apreciated, thanks!
I have a couple of questions about the Kansai region that I hope some of you will be able to help me with.
In this region, what are some of the less conservative areas or prefectures in this region? And besides Osaka and Kyoto, what are some of the other bigger cities in this region?
Can you find the same type of youth fashion in places like Tokyo in this region as well? What is it like to live in this region, in comparision to the Tokyo region? (besides the dialect differences)
any information is greatly apreciated, thanks!
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Thats a loaded question, that I guarantee will generate various opinions. I hope you get your answer. I live in Tokyo and to me Osaka, Nagoya are like California compared to New York. You still have everything its just spread out further. If you had never been to the states would you want to fly all the way there and only see L.A and not experience New York? Both are great cities but have different atmospheres. Thats how Kansai and Kanto areas are. You have to see both and make up your own mind. I guess the sophisticated party lovers might prefer Tokyo. While the person that wants more of a cultural experience may prefer Kansai. More Temples, and Gardens etc.. The cost of living is a bit higher in Tokyo. But again this is just my opinion and I am sure others will feel differently.
TokyoOG is pretty much on the money.
I've lived in both Tokyo (for a very short time) and Osaka (4 years now) and I have to say my preference is Kansai all the way.
Tokyo is very much like New York, its got a little bit of everything, all jammed into one place. There isn't so much nature. And the inhabitants think they're living in the center of the universe.
What the Kanto-ites don't get is in Kansai you have anything you can get in Tokyo -and a lot you can't- within about 40 minutes train ride. (Using northern Osaka as the center.)
We have trees and Nature, Kyoto is full of awesome culture and stylish restaurants, cafes, and shops.
Osaka has a thriving nightlife and plenty of live venues for both Major Japanese, foreign, and unsigned bands. Plenty of clubs. Artistic areas that rival Harajuku, and much better takoyaki.
Kobe has all the high fashion you'll see in Ginza AND trees. There's also a thriving communty of Ex-pats and plenty of fun places to go.
Add on top of that Wakayama, Nara, and all the cool smaller cities in-between, with their cool and quirky specialties. and you've got more stuff to do and explore than you can ever really get to.
Where Kansai really shows its excellence is the people. Kansai-jin are well renowned for being more laid back and friendly. They come off as less refined, some might say less cool or smart, but I feel about 100 times more welcome here in Osaka than I ever did in Tokyo.
Many of the things that Tokyo-ites love, and tons of Japan-wide hits start in Kansai. Manzai started here, and most of the most popular comedians on Japanese TV come from Kansai. There's lots of great food here, including my personal favorite: Okonomiyaki (yes you can get it in Tokyo, but it's just better here.)
Finally the REAL advantage to Kansai is the lifestyle, you can get a nicer place to live for the same money here, and still be a 10-20 minute commute from a major urban center. So you can have trees, parks, mountains, water, even monkeys, in your front yard and still be able to get to the city life.
So for me, the answer is pretty much: live in Kansai, visit Kanto. (I'm sure other people will say the exact opposite, and more power to them, keeps it less crowded here.)
I've lived in both Tokyo (for a very short time) and Osaka (4 years now) and I have to say my preference is Kansai all the way.
Tokyo is very much like New York, its got a little bit of everything, all jammed into one place. There isn't so much nature. And the inhabitants think they're living in the center of the universe.
What the Kanto-ites don't get is in Kansai you have anything you can get in Tokyo -and a lot you can't- within about 40 minutes train ride. (Using northern Osaka as the center.)
We have trees and Nature, Kyoto is full of awesome culture and stylish restaurants, cafes, and shops.
Osaka has a thriving nightlife and plenty of live venues for both Major Japanese, foreign, and unsigned bands. Plenty of clubs. Artistic areas that rival Harajuku, and much better takoyaki.
Kobe has all the high fashion you'll see in Ginza AND trees. There's also a thriving communty of Ex-pats and plenty of fun places to go.
Add on top of that Wakayama, Nara, and all the cool smaller cities in-between, with their cool and quirky specialties. and you've got more stuff to do and explore than you can ever really get to.
Where Kansai really shows its excellence is the people. Kansai-jin are well renowned for being more laid back and friendly. They come off as less refined, some might say less cool or smart, but I feel about 100 times more welcome here in Osaka than I ever did in Tokyo.
Many of the things that Tokyo-ites love, and tons of Japan-wide hits start in Kansai. Manzai started here, and most of the most popular comedians on Japanese TV come from Kansai. There's lots of great food here, including my personal favorite: Okonomiyaki (yes you can get it in Tokyo, but it's just better here.)
Finally the REAL advantage to Kansai is the lifestyle, you can get a nicer place to live for the same money here, and still be a 10-20 minute commute from a major urban center. So you can have trees, parks, mountains, water, even monkeys, in your front yard and still be able to get to the city life.
So for me, the answer is pretty much: live in Kansai, visit Kanto. (I'm sure other people will say the exact opposite, and more power to them, keeps it less crowded here.)
Yes, there's definitely more to Kansai than just Osaka and Kyoto. I am from Kobe. :)
No favouritism here, but I personally believe Kobe is the most "liveable" big city in the Kansai area. Things aren't as expensive as in Osaka. There aren't as many people either, yet they have everything you need.
No favouritism here, but I personally believe Kobe is the most "liveable" big city in the Kansai area. Things aren't as expensive as in Osaka. There aren't as many people either, yet they have everything you need.
I agree with Slacker... Kansai life rocks! Pretty much everything about Kansai is really much better than Tokyo, unless you prefer the whole "concrete jungle" / "urban wasteland" sorta thing. I spent over a year and a half living in the area, both in an apartment in Kobe and with a homestay family in a smaller city called Kawanishi.
Some other things that haven't been mentioned yet that are great Kansai:
Kyoto & Nara - Pretty much the center of Japan's cultural heritage. Tons of temples and important historical places, like Kiyomizu-tera and Todaiji. For a kick-ass castle, go to Himeji.
Central location - It's pretty easy to take short trips to Shikoku (south) or Hiroshima (west)
Koshien - If you're interested in baseball, Koshien is the temple of Japanese baseball. The annual high school baseball championships are played here, and it's just a short distance away from Osaka or Kobe.
Some other things that haven't been mentioned yet that are great Kansai:
Kyoto & Nara - Pretty much the center of Japan's cultural heritage. Tons of temples and important historical places, like Kiyomizu-tera and Todaiji. For a kick-ass castle, go to Himeji.
Central location - It's pretty easy to take short trips to Shikoku (south) or Hiroshima (west)
Koshien - If you're interested in baseball, Koshien is the temple of Japanese baseball. The annual high school baseball championships are played here, and it's just a short distance away from Osaka or Kobe.
I'm from Kyoto, now live in Tokyo.
Tokyo has the most variety in everything and conveniences.
Kyoto has the best food in Japan.
Osaka has nice&hot people, good place to make friends.
Kobe is fashionable, near the sea and mountains.
Shiga has the biggest lake in Japan.
Nara has lots of dears.
Every city has its own charm, and I love all of it.
Tokyo has the most variety in everything and conveniences.
Kyoto has the best food in Japan.
Osaka has nice&hot people, good place to make friends.
Kobe is fashionable, near the sea and mountains.
Shiga has the biggest lake in Japan.
Nara has lots of dears.
Every city has its own charm, and I love all of it.
I've been to both regions and I would have to say I like the Kansai
region better.
Yes, Tokyo will probably have all the things you want, and
everything that's "in" but I found that you can get almost the same
stuff in the Kansai region and it's a little cheaper.
And if you want really good food then Kansai is the place, if you
get the chance you should try some takoyaki and some
okonomiyaki. Some people say that they make it better in Osaka
and others think Hiroshima make it better, but I guess it all
depends on the person.
One last thing, I kind of thought that Kansai people are more
outgoing then people in Tokyo.
region better.
Yes, Tokyo will probably have all the things you want, and
everything that's "in" but I found that you can get almost the same
stuff in the Kansai region and it's a little cheaper.
And if you want really good food then Kansai is the place, if you
get the chance you should try some takoyaki and some
okonomiyaki. Some people say that they make it better in Osaka
and others think Hiroshima make it better, but I guess it all
depends on the person.
One last thing, I kind of thought that Kansai people are more
outgoing then people in Tokyo.
It's a way better than Tokyo!!!!! Kansai ben is much warmer and funnier than kanto ben. Kobe is the best city to live in for me, big but not too much, very clean, good fashion and not over crowded. Osaka is good for night time, shopping and food, also 大阪人 are number one for jokes, then Kyoto and Nara are pure beauty and feel like being 500 years back in the past. Also the kansai area is the heart of Japan for history. There are many good people in the kanto area of course, but Tokyo is such a stressing and over over over crowded city. Yokohama is better to live in.
I'm sure there are places to see and go shopping, go for a drink a lot in Tokyo, but Kansai is more like "living" area.
I think it's because the capitals were all there until they moved it to Tokyo about 150years ago.
Kyoto has been or still is the traditional and beatiful place with many temples and nature, Nara is simple but you can see really original Japan there.
and then come to Osaka, which is "the kitchen of Japan!!"
I guess Tokyo is more like US with newer culture and business center, and Kansai is more like Europe with historical places.
and also we speak funny directs too^^
I think it's because the capitals were all there until they moved it to Tokyo about 150years ago.
Kyoto has been or still is the traditional and beatiful place with many temples and nature, Nara is simple but you can see really original Japan there.
and then come to Osaka, which is "the kitchen of Japan!!"
I guess Tokyo is more like US with newer culture and business center, and Kansai is more like Europe with historical places.
and also we speak funny directs too^^
I lived in Kansai for a short time, and I really enjoyed my time there. I also visited Tokyo for a bit (didn't really live but got an idea of life none-the-less) and
I pretty much agree with everyone so far.
Tokyo is a fun place to visit and could be cool to live in for a short period of time, but I'd never want to make it forever. I really enjoyed life in Kansai, and actually am planning to go back.
One thing a friend of mine (in kansai) told me (and I found to be pretty accurate) was that:
Tokyo people are always trying to find the most expensive thing. So they show off, "oh, I paid 10000en for my shirt!" But Kansai people are always looking for cheaper stuff, so they show off "oh, I only paid 100en for my shirt!"
I pretty much agree with everyone so far.
Tokyo is a fun place to visit and could be cool to live in for a short period of time, but I'd never want to make it forever. I really enjoyed life in Kansai, and actually am planning to go back.
One thing a friend of mine (in kansai) told me (and I found to be pretty accurate) was that:
Tokyo people are always trying to find the most expensive thing. So they show off, "oh, I paid 10000en for my shirt!" But Kansai people are always looking for cheaper stuff, so they show off "oh, I only paid 100en for my shirt!"
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