Osaka (JP)

[louisbosco]

@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!!

[sabergirl]

Now that is a chonky zippo!

[Oaktavia]

@sabergirl chonky indeed

[Bridger]

I will be in Osaka in April. Any tips for music bars / venues, cool neighbourhoods, veggie friendly restaurants and clothing shops appreciated.

[louisbosco]

iron heart Osaka

[Chap]

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.

[Bridger]

Thanks @louisbosco - was first on the list

Great tips @Chap, thanks! I will be sure to find some shojin ryori.

[louisbosco]

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..

[Bridger]

Awesome - thanks for the tips @louisbosco!

[Bridger]

So here's what I have plotted so far on my Osaka map.

Fullcount
Studio D'Artisan
Warehouse
Momotaro
The Real McCoy's
Samurai
IH
Hinoya
UES
McFly
Village
y2
Boncoura
Jackman

And 37 jazz/metal/rock/live music bars

Please yell if I have missed anything

[IrishHeart]

@Bridger looks like a busy day

[DrPat]

@Bridger Village

https://village.ocnk.net/

https://maps.google.com/maps?vet=10CAAQoqAOahcKEwjoiMrhiI6TAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA..i&pvq=Cg0vZy8xMWI2Z3Fuc3E4IhIKDHZpbGxhZ2Ugc2hvcBACGAM&lqi=ChJ2aWxsYWdlIHNob3Agb3Nha2FIyMWp65mqgIAIWhoQABABGAAiEnZpbGxhZ2Ugc2hvcCBvc2FrYZIBBXN0b3Jl&fvr=1&cs=0&um=1&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=de&sa=X&ftid=0x6000e70ff08b4611:0xa92944089fcc30e8

[Bridger]

@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.

[Bridger]

Thanks @DrPat - looks great. It's now on the map!

[pechelman]

If you're headed to IH in Osaka, y2 isn't that much further. You need a reservation though.

[Bridger]

Great stuff, thanks @pechelman!

[68degreesorless]

Boncoura and jackman

[Bridger]

Excellent, thanks @68degreesorless