japan :: osaka :: general

[monkeygod]

hey all,

headed to Osaka for a short vacation with family and didn't want to pass up the chance to acquire some local goodies. Does anyone have recommendations on what stores to hit? I know Samurai and SDA both have shops in the city but are they hard to find from the downtown area?

also - i'm assuming that the average Japanese store clerk won't have much in the way English language skills, so does anyone know what key phrases in Japanese I should try and memorize? e.g. what are the japanese terms for 'selvage', 'unsanforized', 'smaller/larger size', etc.

any assistance much appreciated !

[MissingNo.]

sup osaka, turns out i'll be there for a lab research program from 4/1 - 8/1/13

i been reading through and i just wanted to announce to the world (the sufu world [the sufu japan world]) that I'll be in SUITA, most likely dorming around Osaka-U.

ANY suggestions are welcome! I know zero japanese. definitely a lot of things on my list to do, but i would love to meet up with someone or go chilling at the bentobox spot.

also trying to hit up kyoto, kobe, and tokyo, and possibly go on a ski trip (an exchange alumni said he went skiing)? i dunno.

[bentobox]

let me know if you want to check out any of the clubs in OSK. i have a weekly tuesday night party and then another 2nd friday of the month.

[MissingNo.]

who's in osaka?

[beatplusmelody]

I'm not in Osaka but I spent some time there. Drop me a line if you want any suggestions on nice cafes or anything like that. Other guys here are better with the fashion side of things. Hook up with Bento too! I plan to drop you a line Bento next time I come up to Kansai

[Kobe Beef]

Hi there,

I just saw this thread for the 1st time (I only move around superdenim).

I'm also living here in Osaka for 1 year and a half, and I'm loving it so far.

Are you guys going to the "A taste of Sónar in Osaka" event tonight?

http://www.zettai-mu.net/sonar-osaka/english.html

[MissingNo.]

Kobe Beef, what part of osaka are you in?

[Kobe Beef]

I'm living on the western side, one bridge away from Amagasaki.

[bentobox]

tomorrow night is my last dj set in Osaka for the foreseeable future at Bambi. if any Superfuturians want to come through, PM me for guest list.

[Kobe Beef]

Damn, I wish I could go but I don't think I can work it out.

Are you leaving Osaka?

[bentobox]

Yes, moving away on Monday. Will be back from time to time I suspect

[kH0yA Sw@Gp0o]

whatup everyone. trip to osaka in the near future; pre-empting by asking for suggestions on what's good to do and such as early as now

thanks in advance to any/all suggestions

[Japandroid]

Reading through this thread, it looks like it has died in the ass lately. Need to revive it as I am hitting OSK in a month's time. Best neighbourhoods to stay?

[Japandroid]

Just arrived in Osaka. Will be here until Monday, anyone know of good denim tailors? Also best clubs for Thu, Fri, Sat nights?

[herpsky]

follow the kuyas to ongem

[Japandroid]

follow the kuyas to ongem

Thanks son. Just spoke to a girl in Beams and she said the same spot as well as Azure? Can't find shit on Ongem. You know where it is?

Or got a link?

[herpsky]

it's spelled like 11. onziem?　http://www.onzi-eme.com/

might bail. can't find hotel. might as well spend that money in ropps.

[bentobox]

right, Onzieme is 11 next to OPA, 11th floor.

Azure is one block south of Triangle Park. on the right as you are walking south.

[herpsky]

do clubs close before the last train? debating whether i should go to osk this weekend with classicmrip but hotels are absurdly expensive and they are mostly booked

[mrip]

gonna be in osaka on 5/16 and 5/17 if anyone wants to hang out

[Japandroid]

Thank you herp and bento. Thinking of hitting both Fri and Sat night. Any night better for either?

right, Onzieme is 11 next to OPA, 11th floor.

Azure is one block south of Triangle Park. on the right as you are walking south.

[Japandroid]

Bento box are you still djing in OSK?

[bodychariot]

Rolling to Osaka soon, what are the good clubs these days? I've been to Owl and Ongem (can't remember spelling) last time. Are the clubs still only open until 1 am?? Any recommendations? Also planning to visit some denim stores probably Samurai and Studio D'

artisan. Any more denim recommendations, thanks In addition, if anyone wants to party i'm down, i'll be ther june 26-Jul 1

[Japandroid]

Rolling to Osaka soon, what are the good clubs these days? I've been to Owl and Ongem (can't remember spelling) last time. Are the clubs still only open until 1 am?? Any recommendations? Also planning to visit some denim stores probably Samurai and Studio D'

artisan. Any more denim recommendations, thanks In addition, if anyone wants to party i'm down, i'll be ther june 26-Jul 1

 

I hit up Sam & Dave 2 one night and it was bumpin. Didn't really pop off until 2am though - no close time. It's not your typical club tho, more bar/club but still sick.

[conqueror]

since i've never been, what's the 'best' (or most convenient) area to stay in osaka? 

[bentobox]

Bento box are you still djing in OSK?

nope. my party, Diamonds, is still going in my absence every Tuesday though. might be back to do a guest set in the next month.  been flying in to play in Tokyo every month or so lately. 

[bentobox]

since i've never been, what's the 'best' (or most convenient) area to stay in osaka? 

def shinsaibashi area.

if you are ok with semi-peasant mode, the best western in Higashi Shinsaibashi (almost next to Nagahoridori Station) is super easy/cheap/good.  expect tiny rooms and Japanese cruise ship style bathrooms though.

[conqueror]

def shinsaibashi area.

if you are ok with semi-peasant mode, the best western in Higashi Shinsaibashi (almost next to Nagahoridori Station) is super easy/cheap/good.  expect tiny rooms and Japanese cruise ship style bathrooms though.

 

i'm actually gonna give airbnb a go, but thanks for the heads up - most recommendations seem to be there or nanba.

[MissingNo.]

club giraffe was kinda poppin one time i went.

 

club pure has got nomihoudai for 3000 jpy, but i didnt like that place much, did drink a lot

 

you can check out hinoya for denimz (walking distance from umeda station.)

[bentobox]

i'll be back to dj at the new Vanity Osaka Aug 9th and 10th. as always: Superfuturians free entrance and as many drinks as I can shamboozle for you.