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.
Lily SpecyMulti creator
Born in Aomori, relocated to Osaka in 2022. A multi-creator engaged in talent work, music, and illustration production.
KotaOsaka JOINER Guide
I am a leader at Osaka JOINER, a company offering immersive tours in Osaka. Drawing from my study abroad experiences in many countries, I oversee a team of tour guides to ensure high-quality experiences and exceptional customer satisfaction!
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.
Lily SpecyMulti creator
Born in Aomori, relocated to Osaka in 2022. A multi-creator engaged in talent work, music, and illustration production.
KotaOsaka JOINER Guide
I am a leader at Osaka JOINER, a company offering immersive tours in Osaka. Drawing from my study abroad experiences in many countries, I oversee a team of tour guides to ensure high-quality experiences and exceptional customer satisfaction!
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.
Lily SpecyMulti creator
Born in Aomori, relocated to Osaka in 2022. A multi-creator engaged in talent work, music, and illustration production.
KotaOsaka JOINER Guide
I am a leader at Osaka JOINER, a company offering immersive tours in Osaka. Drawing from my study abroad experiences in many countries, I oversee a team of tour guides to ensure high-quality experiences and exceptional customer satisfaction!
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.
Lily SpecyMulti creator
Born in Aomori, relocated to Osaka in 2022. A multi-creator engaged in talent work, music, and illustration production.
KotaOsaka JOINER Guide
I am a leader at Osaka JOINER, a company offering immersive tours in Osaka. Drawing from my study abroad experiences in many countries, I oversee a team of tour guides to ensure high-quality experiences and exceptional customer satisfaction!
Certified OSAKA BUDDY Shops
We warmly welcome all nationaloties! Shop open to everyone
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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!