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[JPrufrock]

I know this has been covered in posts on various other threads, but I thought I would create an updated OP addressing the question directly.

In your opinion, what are some of the more glaring differences between people in Osaka and Tokyo?

As the poll bluntly asks, what are advantages, disadvantages, and preferences regarding the two cities?

[Seibu]

I've spent a lot of time in both cities...and I think most will agree...there is a very different vibe with the gaijin population in those towns.

Osaka seems to be more of an English teacher/backpacker kind of place. I've never noticed much in the way of military, big wig execs, embassy staff, business people, etc.

Tokyo's got quite a mixture. Definitely more of a sophisticated feel (or so they think) in T-town. You can find just about all kinds in the capital.

As far as the locals....Osaka-ben..more down to earth, more approachable. Good people. A lot of Tokyoites wouldn't spit on you if you were on fire.

[JPrufrock]

Well. Usually when I set myself on fire, I don't need the added insult of being spit upon. But i guess good intentions are indistinguishable.

[jademonkey]

Osakans wear gaudy clothes, talk too bluntly and are greedy.
Tokyoites are snobbish and quite cold.
Also, all white people speak English.

Beware the wisdom of the drunk salaryman...

[Precise]

What about Sapporeans?

[pastis]

I love Tokyo. As long as you've got (a bit of) money, there's more things to do, places to shop, scenes to take in etc. than anywhere else. It truly is the most epic city I've ever seen.
...If you're broke though, it can be a pretty bleak place (same can be said for almost any city though). Osaka's much the same, but not so epic or worldly as Tokyo IMO.

Also, I'll add that Osakans and other Kansai people often seem to want to compete against Tokyo, but Tokyo is the capital and the people know it, and don't give much thought to any 'rivalry'.

[jademonkey]

[Precise]

[jademonkey]