24 Hours in Osaka | 6 Things to do in Japan's Nightlife Capital 

I HOPE MY SINGING DIDN'T BREAK YOUR EARS. Whenever I visit Osaka I always feel like my time there was too short - and this time was no exception. If there’s somewhere in Osaka you recommend visiting, let us know below! Sorry this one took longer to edit than usual folks! There was quite a lot of footage to edit it down from. We may only have had one evening in Osaka, but we were able to pack a lot in! Please LIKE the video if you did enjoy it guys! It means a lot, given all the time spent editing each video! I’ll give up an update on the cycle after the next video as I don’t want to confuse anyone, suffice to say, we filmed a heck of a lot of awesome videos. I took on criticisms from viewers and have stepped back from doing more "vlogging style" of videos route and have reverted back to making better edited videos (which basically just means that there are voiceovers).

"There's a lot of teenagers hanging about." *Shows 40 year-old guy on skateboard*

"2 cans of this and I'm straight off to Narnia." I mean...Chris has some amazing lines but I think this is the best yet.

The blade runner vibe in Osaka is unreal

"Takoyaki, stays hot for the half life of uranium" Lol, for real though, that stuff will burn your mouth everytime.

Chris is so privileged to be traveling with such an intellectual philosopher

“You ARE a good friend” that’s how you know the alcohol is starting to take effect 😂

I just realized, this is the area that sotenbori in the Yakuza games is based on. It's on my list of places to visit in japan. The camera in the opening pan is about where Majima's apartment was in 0 was.

Chris: worries about getting a copyright strike. Also Chris: Puts a Disney song into the final edit.

To anyone wondering why this took so long to upload: Chris was hangover for weeks after filming this one night.

I’m in japan. On the bullet train going to Kyoto from Tokyo. Tomorrow night I’ll be in Osaka. This video will be very helpful

This video really doesn't help with convincing everyone that Pete isn't an alcoholic

It’s wild that “kid” skating in the main shots is actually a skater from who is in his 40’s, from the Osaka Daggers!!!!!!!!!!! (A famous skate clique in Osaka)

I am Japanese. I live in Osaka. I like okonomiyaki👍

My last holiday in Japan, first 3 days in Tokyo... everyone tight lipped and strait faced. Cramped hotel room, nobody talking on the metro, lining up on the left side of the escalator and looking extremely hurried in a fashionably way. Fourth day, Osaka. After getting of the escalator on the right side, and greeted by a police officer casually asking me in broken English if I had a fun business trip, I spotted a couple making out on the metro without a care in the world. I knew I was in Osaka, and felt at home

I love how Pete teaches the Osaka young ones some Newcastle slang! Cool cultural exchange indeed!

I prefer Osaka to Tokyo. There is just so much to see and to do. I love the architecture. The people are incredible and the public transportation is efficient. It is fun because the locals are fun and chill.

That 'why aye man?' in the background of the neon music video sequence 😂

I like how Pete always smiles like he’s had a few pints too many, even at the start of the video

"Drinking in public is strange but quite normal in Japan." As a German I cannot relate to this. If not in a pub, club or at home, where else should you drink alcohol if not in public???

"I'm letting the ball linger in the breeze" is probably something you wouldn't want to say on a first date.

So informative, I didn't even know octopuses had balls

After 3 months chris be like Day 22 on the road

Obviously you gotta go to Cabaret Grand and meet Majima-san.

that "celibate-tori, a chicken that hasn't laid an egg" joke cracked me right up, genius

Aw man Osaka will always have a special place in my heart..

Best video of the series yet - nice work🙌🏻💯

"Says the 9% alchool drink is pretty hard" Meanwhile in Russia: We call that water

Man this takes me back. When I visited Japan back in May, my tour group and I pretty much drank strong zero every night. Cheaper than regular sapporo or kirin beer but will knock you out quickly. Favorite was the lemon-lime. For any one reading, whatever you do, avoid the passion fruit.

I'm creased at them saying "why aye man" (also from newcastle)

I found your channel last month, and have been addicted ever since xD

When we went to Japan last november we for some reason flew to Kansai and drove to Tokyo, and so my first meal in Japan was takoyaki at a rest stop food court somewhere along the E1A. I had no idea what it was, couldn't read the sign and ordered by taking a picture of the sign with my phone and showing to the ancient lady on the other side of the counter. The taste was unlike anything I had ever eaten before that moment. The were fluffy and soft and I got these two toothpicks to pick them up with. 10/10, will eat again.

That group of students you talked to seemed really awesome!

"It tastes like cyanide" Mate, is there something you want to talk about?

Really appreciate the fact that this video just decends into two drunk British men pretending they're Harrison Ford. 10/10

Geordie teaching locals why aye man! Brilliant. Sounds like a new series for auf wiedersehen pet!

Sharla gave us a sneak peek. Now we finally get to see the whole story. Go Chris and Pete! and...Loved PeteRunner

Born in 1990. I had to pause the video. Is it rude to say i thought you were older? That's probably tame for internet standards.

I loved the segment hanging out with the kids in Osaka learning dialect. I would enjoy more of that!

For everyone asking about the song in his Blade Runner video, it’s the End Theme to Blade Runner remixed. He had it specially commissioned by Pond5.

Glad you're still alive, Chris!

One day we will get a video with Chris, Pete, Sharla, Natsuki and Risottoro in one video and I will die that very instant as a fulfilled and happy man.

I left America for the first time in February and went to visit friends in Osaka for a month. Such an amazing experience. The hospitality is AMAZING. Definitely going back again. Very nostalgic watching this video. Amazing experience for sure! mecha kakoii!!!!

We visited Japan for the 2nd time in October 2019, I was literally in Osaka 2 years ago today. It was thanks to this video that we included it on our trip. The takoyaki was amazing! I loved the bright lights of Dotonbori 😍 I can't wait for Japan to open again.

I know this isn't relevant to this video at all (I haven't watched it), but I just had to post it somewhere, and maybe it'll be seen? I just discovered this channel, and I'm watching this video "don't get fat in Japan," and early on in the video the host goes on to explain how a cat would double his subscriber base, but he can't have a cat. So he pulls out a plush cat. Plays with it a bit, and then sets it behind him to be forgotten. About 4 minutes later my little guy comes in (4 years old). He takes one look at the screen, and loudly exclaims "That guy has a cat!" It caught me off guard, because I was so into the message of the video and all the creative b-roll that I totally forgot there was a cat back there. It was just so surreal for the host to make those comments about the cat and to see it realized right in front of me. That cat video was 2 years old, so I didn't want to respond to it, but it was just a surreal moment that I had to write it down somewhere.

“That’s disgusting. Can I try a bit?” Life motto really

Me: "Wow that looks so ace. I'd love to go there on a night out." My self-doubt: "You? The most socially awkward man on the earth? A man whose social awkwardness literally increases proportionally to the lexicographical distance between the regional dominant language and your own? The man who once walked 10 miles down a road in Poland because he was frightened of there being any confusion in the act of buying a bus ticket?" Me: "Maybe I'll just watch these videos vicariously."

In one night Chris and Pete were able to eat okonomiyaki, drink outside with locals, play retro video games, eat okonomiyaki, and do 1.5h of karaoke. Japan's nightlife potential is just too busted 😩

Can’t wait to rewatch all of these when the series is done

Me in my room in my underwear with a beer and a sandwich: "I agree, Mr. Donaldson. I am also ready to get funky."

Yes! Teaching Geordie to Japanese people! Can't wait to carry on what you started when I move to Kyoto next year!

As an Osaka resident it was such a blast seeing how we used to roll pre-COVID. Can't wait for that to come back.

Initially Chris excited everyone by saying that he'd do daily videos of his cycling trip, but I'm starting to understand Chris' style of work... It seems that he's all about quality and not quantity, so he can't bring himself to hastily put out shoddily or casually made videos. Instead he takes time to edit quality work with the amount of footage he takes during his trip.

"I was born in 1990" Wait, what?! You are younger than I thought... I had to pause and take a couple of seconds to collect myself after learning you are younger than me lol

I've learned so much about Japan from your videos and I enjoy every second of them.

Still one of my favourite videos of Chris. Just the night and pure interaction with the locals there. Always pops into my mind this vid.

Looool "straight off to Narnia" love it 😂😂😂

I love Blade runner, but the start of the video immediately made me think of Ghost in the shell, especially with those riverboats and large buildings on each signs with display windows, even though that is mostly based on Hong Kong.

I think this is my favourite ever Abroad in Japan video. All the best city night vibes plus Pete Donaldson. Lovely stuff

I'm currently rewatching the series, and I have to say that Pete is my favorite guest!

Wow last time I was this early britain was still part of the EU

Missed opportunity, could have had Pete do a take on the tears in the rain scene.

I'm currently rewatching the Journey Across Japan series and just got to this, man what a legendary video! Has to be the best of the series which is really saying something, although I'm sure me being a huge Yakuza fan is a big part of why I love this video so much 😄 It's always made me want to desperately visit Osaka!

this is probably the best vide that I've ever seen from abroad in japan. Absolutely loved it!❤❤

You're looking fitter with each vid Chris. Glad you're still enjoying yourself. My family and I touch down in Kansai next Sunday for 34 nights on a holiday extending from Hiroshima to Hakodate. Stay safe on the road mate.

I see you're liking everyone's post Chris, please shower me with attention too.

I love these types of videos where you just hang around with friends and show around the city and the natives and just hang around. The editing is amazing btw. Your videos are like small documentaries for me. I always know the're gonna be good quality and good content.

Its a completely different experience rewatching my favorite abroad in japan videos when I'm actually on-site to experience the best of what chris has to recommend

Osaka is special. I was there during Sakura this year. Fantastic place.

I second Sharlas comment, one of your best videos yet! I've been enjoying your journey across Japan and I respect the fact that you present your videos as is, not refraining from swearing, indulging the whims of weird radio hosts, as well as showcasing the country of Japan in an entertaining and educating way. Thanks so much for all that

Been rewatching JAJ this week, as I’ve been home with the sickness, and I can’t wait to see you and Pete in a video together again. Hope you record your meet-up in the UK! 😃🙌

A cool part of Travelling is standing in the same spots you've seen on movies or movies. When I went to Osaka I ended up finding a small park and stat down.. Looked around and remembered that Abroad in Japan was sitting in the same spot, lol. Really cool to see it all in person

The quality and the editing of your video are getting better and better, I feel like its legit professional documentary

Strong Zero was my water during my trip in Japan. Never drank a water that hurts my head so much. NISHINARI STYLE

The artsy bit at the end was quite amusing. It brilliantly captured the bizzaro world of Japanese night life built up by its claw machine economy.

I don't like to call Chris 'privilaged' as that denotes he's been lavished with luck. Rather, I see Chris as an explorer who has had a whole new world open up randomly for a fellow not too arrogant to appreciate it but rather quite open hearted to allow it to unfold. Well done Mr. CHRIS! KEEP ON KEEP'N ON! You are worthy of this. Thank you for being so awesome in your Japan series. I truely hope to meet you sometime. Cheers from British Columbia, Canada.

Does anyone else smile and like the video before watching it because you know it's gonna be a damn good video like always? -Thank you for not being on rewind this year.

"A celibate tori? Like a chicken who's never laid an egg?" Genius improv Pete. Truly underappreciated comment right there.

Thanks! Chris and Pete for the great Laughs and amazing videos.

Osaka by far was my favorite city I had the pleasure of visiting. I can't wait to go back!

This series just keeps on getting better and better.

> Day 17 > Series has been going on for over 2 months

Just came back from Japan and I want to thank Chris for teaching me the word OSUSUME . It has been the single most useful Japanese word I've known so far . That and sumimasen

I flipping love you Chris! You always make my evenings 100% better! 🙂

Quote of the day: ''I'm letting the ball linger in the breeze''

Didn't even watch the video yet and i know it's gonna be a banger just as always! Keep up the good work

Very good video of Japan ! Osaka is really beautiful city 🏙️ ! Thank you so much for your video 😁👍

That group of students was so wholesome I love this channel

I love the videos where you go in depth about a specific Japanese city

Absolutely love your videos !! You inspired me to start my own RU-vid travel channel here in japan !!! Wish me luck 🇯🇵❤️⭐️

A little late to this video, but this does probably the best job I've seen so far of really showcasing the fun of the nightlife, among other things. I'm looking to go to Japan from the US for a new experience, and Osaka is definitely on the top of my list of destinations after watching this.

Osaka was the first city in Japan I visited and I will never forget it. I was often asked to visit someone's restaurant and had a chance to chat it up with the locals. The people are way nicer there than they are in Tokyo, that's for damn sure! Wish this video came out in 2012 so I could have done this stuff!

i can tell you guys as a foreigner to japan my new zealand binge drinking culture didnt prepare me at all for those deadly 9% strong zeros

After seeing Sharmander's raw footage from this day and then seeing yours you definitely get an idea of how much different life looks with stylish edits, music, and high production value. Great work!

Tales of Symphonia music playing in the background at 8:55 while they're at the game bar, that made me so happy

you two guys are a great combo for tehse videos. Really enjoyable and funny

Wow! Osaka looks like the coolest city in Japan. Best video I’ve seen of the Journey in Japan series.

As a northerner I really loved Pete's 'Why Aye Man!' lesson, brilliant xD Love the videos Chris, keep up the good work!

Lol this brings back memories. So many nights of utter decimation started like that with 2-day hangover afterwards.

*Records a Karaoke session *His video was not demonitized Sir, what kind of god are you?