Ask Me Anything About Osaka (25 min) - Advice from a Local

About this lesson

25 minutes where a local answers your questions about Osaka, in easy Japanese.

I run a small guesthouse in an old Osaka townhouse. Every day, guests from overseas ask me "Where should I go?" and "What is this?" I'll simply share those same answers with you.

Example questions

- Where should I go in Osaka?
- Are there places not in the guidebooks?
- I don't understand how to use the trains
- How much money do I need?
- I want to try a sento (public bath). Is it scary?
- What is a shotengai (shopping street)?
- Why do Osaka people speak so fast?
- I'm moving to Osaka. What should I prepare?

You don't need to bring questions. If you have none, I'll simply tell you about Osaka.

This lesson is for you if

- You are planning a trip to Osaka
- You are moving to Osaka
- You want to know about ordinary life in Japan
- You want to practice Japanese and get useful information at the same time

Important

This lesson is in easy Japanese. I speak very little English.

When words fail, we use text chat and translation apps. I also show photos and maps. I do this with people from other countries at home every day, and it works well.

If you want everything explained in English, this is not the right lesson. If you want to practice Japanese while learning about Osaka, it's a great fit.

When you book

If you already know what you want to ask, please tell me in a message. I'll prepare photos and maps in advance.

About me

I live in Osaka, in a share house with people from many different countries, and I run a guesthouse in an old townhouse in Miyakojima, Osaka.

Before this, I worked for nine years as a teacher at a school for children with special needs, so adjusting my speed and vocabulary to match you comes naturally.

I look forward to meeting you!

(This English text was written with the help of a translation tool.)