Friendly and Quick to Connect-
The People of Osaka
If you're ever in need,
they're there to help
Before you know it,
you'll have made new friends.
Osaka is a city of diversity,
where borders dissolve and connections flourish.

Unique "OSAKA BUDDIES" begins in Minami,
your local guide to the
"No Distance! No Border!"
spirit of Osaka.

Now streaming on
YouTube and Instagram!

OSAKA BUDDIES

Unique and characterful guides of Osaka

tokuyuuYouTuber
I’m a Canadian YouTuber living in Osaka.
Join me for engaging, educational videos about life in Japan as a foreigner fluent in Japanese!
EnzoBYTEN Owner
Born and raised in Osaka, I returned to Japan after spending 8 years in Los Angeles. Now, I run BYTEN, a gift shop that offers jazz-inspired rice crackers and a variety of unique goods.
tokuyuuYouTuber
I’m a Canadian YouTuber living in Osaka.
Join me for engaging, educational videos about life in Japan as a foreigner fluent in Japanese!
EnzoBYTEN Owner
Born and raised in Osaka, I returned to Japan after spending 8 years in Los Angeles. Now, I run BYTEN, a gift shop that offers jazz-inspired rice crackers and a variety of unique goods.
tokuyuuYouTuber
I’m a Canadian YouTuber living in Osaka.
Join me for engaging, educational videos about life in Japan as a foreigner fluent in Japanese!
EnzoBYTEN Owner
Born and raised in Osaka, I returned to Japan after spending 8 years in Los Angeles. Now, I run BYTEN, a gift shop that offers jazz-inspired rice crackers and a variety of unique goods.
tokuyuuYouTuber
I’m a Canadian YouTuber living in Osaka.
Join me for engaging, educational videos about life in Japan as a foreigner fluent in Japanese!
EnzoBYTEN Owner
Born and raised in Osaka, I returned to Japan after spending 8 years in Los Angeles. Now, I run BYTEN, a gift shop that offers jazz-inspired rice crackers and a variety of unique goods.

Certified
OSAKA BUDDY 
Shops

We warmly welcome all nationaloties! 
Shop open to everyone

Shopping Restaurant Entertainment

Now Recruiting
OSAKA BUDDY Shops!

At OSAKA BUDDY Local Tours, we are inviting shops to join us in welcoming visitors from around the world to Osaka!

Our mission is to increase the number of shops in Osaka-where inbound tourism is on the rise-that can become true buddies (partners) to international visitors through warm interactions and helpful support when needed.

Certified shops will be featured on our map, and you'll receive an official certification sticker to display. Additionally, you'll gain access to the OSAKA BUDDY Community, a space where you can share experiences and seek advice on welcoming foreign visitors.

Join us in making Osaka a city where everyone feels at home!

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