Osaka (JP)
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@jdwaid no negativity or issues thus far! I have definitely been practicing my Japanese and trying to interject some more advanced phrases when possible, people have shown noticeable excitement and appreciation towards the effort. We have also had some lovely conversations in English with our bartenders! I was telling my wife that’s one profession where you pick up English because of the fact that 99% of spirits and classic cocktails use the Latin Script.
Excess In Moderation
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@Mizmazzle feeling like the luckiest man alive! Dream Weaver plays softly in the distance…
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Had to drop by the IH Osaka store since I was in the Kansai region. Haven’t seen Kenta-san in awhile.
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@louisbosco awesome! And that lighter is rad too. Love the brass. Looks like a blast.
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@Oaktavia yeah man. The solid brass on that is insane. There’s some hefty weight to it. I said to Kenta, that he should ask Haraki to re-make it. It’ll definitely sell!!
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@sabergirl
chonky indeed -
I will be in Osaka in April. Any tips for music bars / venues, cool neighbourhoods, veggie friendly restaurants and clothing shops appreciated.
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iron heart Osaka
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We often use https://www.pocket-concierge.jp/en to find and book restaurants.
Look for Shojin Ryori, it's the Buddhist Cuisine of Japan which is vegeterian.
The Samurai HQ is in Osaka. -
Thanks @louisbosco - was first on the list
Great tips @Chap, thanks! I will be sure to find some shojin ryori.
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not much I can offer on veggies as I don't eat them but if you do eat sushi and sashimi, do reach out.. otherwise the usual spots in Osaka revolves around Shinsaibashi and dotonburi. kuromon market is worth having a look. otherwise look up orange street for all your fashion stuff..
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Awesome - thanks for the tips @louisbosco!
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So here's what I have plotted so far on my Osaka map.
[List updated 27 Mar with a few places I have visited]
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Studio D'Artisan - small joint, not too much for my liking. The caps looked cool.
Warehouse
Momotaro - this place was packed and has a queuing system in place. The jeans were flying out of the store. They do hemming then and there. This feels like the "it" brand for the Japanese so far.
The Real McCoy's - amazing store. It is like a museum. If you want to buy a jacket - go here first. I will be back when I return to Osaka in a few weeks.
Samurai
IH - smaller than I expected. It's out of the way for sure. However, making the trek, I know understand Haraki-san's brand positioning (which is different to how IH is represented in the US and Europe). They are not heritage and they are not fashion. I should have known this from visiting the Tokyo store many years ago but was with the context I have now.
Hinoya
UES - lovely shop. Lovely lady. Some cool knitwear. Hemming on site. Worth checking out.
McFly - Great guy runs this shop. I scored a brand new release Freewheelers Deck Worker Jacket here. Small but good shit.
Village - a range of brands and good for knitwear. Will probably go back in a few weeks.
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Boncoura
Jackman
The Flat Head
Aikidou Organic BlueAnd 37 jazz/metal/rock/live music bars
Jazz Record Bar - great cocktails, friendly owner, cool hifi with fuck off speakers, cool tunes
https://share.google/zy2oChNSxouzOB7LqRockBar Guitar-GA - really cool owner, great place to talk shit about great guitarist
https://share.google/HEhja0OPP8WPLCPBvPlease yell if I have missed anything
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@IrishHeart said in Osaka (JP):
@Bridger looks like a busy day
It certainly does, however, you should see the list of bars - the evenings will be even busier.
Luckily, I have about 4 days to over-stuff my carry-on allowance. Limiting myself to "must have" items will be the challenge.
