TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2024
Japan is known for its culture, food, and history. However, it’s also known for having some of the best retirement locations in the world. With so much to see and do in this beautiful country, Osaka Japan is the most popular destination for a lot of oversea retirees to retire as well as IT workers who are allowed to work at home. The reasons are below.
These people in the picture are American retirees, me, and English-speaking renovation man. We went to the Hibachi restaurant together.
The cost of living in Osaka is about 30% lower than Tokyo’s in terms of housing and utilities. There are of course expensive and cheaper areas but if you have a certain budget for a place to live, you will probably find something easily within that range here.
Health care
While it’s certainly a big, dense city, it’s not as huge as you may think. In fact, Osaka/Kyoto has placed very highly on various most liveable city lists, often ranking ahead of Tokyo. This is due to the city’s excellent infrastructure and healthcare options. The lady in the picture was taken to the hospital. The doctor and nurses spoke a broken English, so they managed to communicate, and the fee was extremely affordable even without the insurance. The waiting period is short as well. Younger people overlook this kind of stuff, but middle-aged people care about it.
Nightlife in Osaka is an attraction itself. There’s so much to unravel in the city when darkness sets in.
Bask in the canvas of neon lights and bright colors while exploring the busy streets. The animated corners and various entertainment options are truly mesmerizing.
Shinsaibashi and Namba are two of the top choices when it comes to nightlife adventure. Massive clubs and cozy bars are also scattered around America-mura.
If you want something more relaxing, head to Hozenji Yokocho. Standing bars or tachinomiya are great choices for a distinct experience.
Japan's history started in the Osaka area. There are bunch of ruins, tombs, castles and battlefields. You are never sick of the history of Japan. Kyoto, Nara and Osaka used to be Japanese capitals. The emperors used to live in these areas. The location is super excellent.
As for the modern culture, Den Den town beats Akihabara for Otaku people.
USJ beats the Disney Land. The Disney land is for only kids and teenager, but anybody can have a blast at USJ. Super Nintendo world is for people over 50s. The most recent show.
People from Osaka are often said to be the “Americans of Japan.” This is due to having an image of friendliness, and not being shy. You are considered as Kansaijin( people from Osaka) as long as you in Osaka more than a year. Way easier to fit in the local.
The American couple in the picture lives in Japan now. They are from FL. They have a place to live in Osaka Japan. They have some Japanese friends near their house. They even try to teach English as a volunteer.
Their second life started and have been doing very well.
We call Hibachi Teppanyaki. 4 of us had a Teppanyaki dish. The food in Osaka is also amazing.
Koji Kitada License real estate agent.
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