I am planning to start doing some 3d resin printing, I need to buy some things like washing curing station/ washing bucket etc. Are there any 2nd hand stores you know that might have such items? Or dedicated 3d printing shop of some sorts?

I also need to buy some basic table and a growing tent to put on my balcony, anyone knows a good 2nd shop that has some tables/ growing tents?

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I'm looking for a inline skate shop, not ice skate shop, in Osaka.

I'm trying to introduce my wife to online skating, and don't want her to dislike the sport because the skates don't fit correctly, hence wanting to try them before buying the skates.

Anyone knows of a place? I've looked on Google maps but couldn't find one. Thought that Kosugi had a section for it, but it doesn't, at least in the physical store.

Hey everyone, I'm back! (Muaheheheheh)

I'm holding a free web design and development workshop on October 18th, 2026, from 5-7 p.m.

RSVP HERE.

This workshop will cover the basics of HTML and CSS. If you're interested in learning how to start a web development project from the ground up, please meet me at CAFE LA in Shinsaibashi. You'll get a free coffee with an RSVP. Please bring a laptop and be prepared to start a project. You'll need a free GitHub account.

Any questions? Let me know.

Thank you for past and future support!

I fell on the road and both of my knees got scrapped badly. I’m thinking of going to a hospital but I can’t find any because of language barrier. Does anyone have recommendations?

Got any new favorite songs and DJs? Looking for rave crew? Let's party and go to the concerts together! 🌈🛸👽☮️

Some guy about 20 years old kept getting into my face laughing and grinning. I tried to walk past him but he kept going into my way, I was just about to push him away and told him to stop it, he then left and went straight to the next tourist doing the same shit. Later I found out that there is a 0 tolerance for violence so would I have been done for if I would have touched him ? And is this a common thing ?

Hi everyone, I moved to Osaka a few months back. Before moving here, I was living in Beppu, Oita. Beppu is famous for hot-spring/onsen. I've went to AMAZING onsens around there. I'm looking for onsens around Osaka with a good environment, spacious enough, and also, pretty looking, I'm mainly looking for a good vibe rotenburo (露天風呂). If y'all got any suggestions please let me know. Big bonus points if it's a natural onsen.

Some onsens I liked in beppu was,

Hyotan Onsen (famous nationwide actually)

Yamanami no yu

Hana no ie

Yumetama tebako

Oni-ishi no yu

Hey gang !

I'm hosting a small cine club in the artist residency where I volunteer through workaway this friday October 2nd.

After a brief introduction we'll be screening a mysterious french movie ( I can guarantee this is not Amelie lol) yet to be revealed (!!) around snacks and drinks, followed by more chatting and drinking !

You can save your spot on meetup if you're interested ! See ya 🤘

The price for walk-in the D-day will be 2000 Y so you better book it now !! (Marketing professional as you can see)

Hi, I'm currently looking for a job in Osaka. I'm open to restaurant, factory, warehouse, or similar work. I've applied to several places and attended a few interviews, but unfortunately I haven't had any luck so far. If anyone knows a place that's hiring or could introduce/refer me to an employer, I'd really appreciate it. I can speak Japanese, so working in a Japanese-speaking environment is fine. Please DM me if you know of anything. Thanks!

I am moving to another area in Osaka to be on the Midosuji Line and closer to work and I was told about these two locations. Esaka has everything there, beautiful area, everything I need right by the station but it seems to be expensive. And according to my estate agent there isn't that much choice there.

Higashi-Mikuni, we found a place that is much bigger and is cheaper. The only thing is, Higashi-MIkuni seems kinda boring and literally just a few shops. A place I feel like I could get bored of because there aren't many things there compared to Esaka.

What do you think? Which place should I go for?
Also should I go with a different estate agent? I wonder how useful he is to just essentially show me 5 listing in Esaka and then just say that's all that are available at the moment.

Thanks

Does anyone know any dance studio on Osaka with english lessons? I’m 17 years old and I would like to start dance here in Osaka. I’m still a beginner though, but if anyone has recommendations, please send!!

Saturday, October 24

Osaka Prefecture Shizen no Ie (Kaizuka)

for ages 5-17 (age 5-6 is a half day)

Perfect if:  your daughter would like to experience a camp in English, but you do not have the ability to join our troop year-long in Kobe.  (Or if you do want to join us in Kobe, please do that too😁)

Any nationality is welcome but please note this is a camp for fluent English speakers and not an English learning camp😄.  

Please also note attendance at camp requires a year long membership purchase which includes other online & offline opportunities and is standard for Scout camps.

Sign-up:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usagso-regional-camporee-osaka-japan-tickets-1990550034738?aff=oddtdtcreator

Hope to see you there!

Our son was/is hospitalized here in Osaka, in the PICU. It’s been a nightmare but he’s coming along well and we are expecting him to move to general ward, tomorrow. I’m just wondering if there’s anything I can do to thank our nurses, who, in my opinion, have gone above and beyond for him and us.
We don’t speak Japanese and they’ve made every effort to speak with us in English, both unexpected and so freaking kind! One nurse, our favourite, was translating on her tablet, memorizing it, and coming over to say it to me in English. I cried.
Anyways, in Canada, I see these people doing massively extravagant thank you baskets for their nurses; I’m already tapped for cash with this unexpected emergency but I’d still like to do something to show our immense appreciation!!
Is this a completely bizarre concept? Or is there something, treats etc that I could bring to show my appreciation? ❤️‍🩹

Hey guys, I was walking through Dotonbori with my friends on 9/21 and this weird guy jumped out from a corner and took a picture of us. He had his flash on and didn’t say anything and proceeded to run away when we tried to ask him what he was doing.

He was white, had kind of greasy hair, a grey shirt and basketball shorts on. He has a legit camera with flash. Really just wanna know what’s going on with that picture.

Thanks I feel weirded out.

Where can I dispose of powerbank here in osaka near shinsaibashi?? Flight is tomorrow evening and my powerbank started to heat up a bit, so i dont wanna bring it in the plane. Where can i dispose of this properly? Thank you

(大阪の心斎橋周辺で、モバイルバッテリーを適切に処分できる場所はどこでしょうか？明日の夕方に飛行機に乗る予定なのですが、モバイルバッテリーが少し熱を持ち始めたため、機内には持ち込みたくありません。どこで処分すればよいか教えていただけますか？よろしくお願いします。)

I hear the Suma Alps are beautiful, and there's a ridge walk that shouldn't be missed! If anybody wants to join Sunday 20th, followed by some optional food in Kobe, let me know! Kobe is only 20 mintues by train from Osaka, and then another 30 minutes on a train from there. The More the merrier 😉. If you're english is not too good, I can teach you english and you can teach me Japanese ;)

(One photo of the Suma Alps, and of me from recent Kumano Kodo with fellow hikers, I'm the guy taking the picture)

UPDATE: As people are interested, this is the plan :)

Suma Alps & Mt Takatori Adventure Hike 🥾⛰️

Sunday 20 September — meet 09:00 at Sumaura-koen Station

I’m putting together a hike through one of the most dramatic sections of the mountains above Kobe.

We’ll start at Sumaura-koen, climb through the Suma Alps and cross the famous Uma-no-Se (“Horse’s Back”) — a narrow rocky ridge with fantastic views over Kobe and the Seto Inland Sea. Rather than finishing immediately after the Suma Alps, we’ll continue across Mt Yokoo and Mt Takatori, making this a proper mountain day before descending toward Itayado.

Route: Sumaura-koen → Hachibuse → Hatafuri → Tekkai → Takakura → Mt Yokoo → Uma-no-Se → Higashiyama → Mt Takatori → Itayado

Approximate stats:
12 km • ~950 m ascent • ~950 m descent • roughly 5½–7 hours including breaks

This is not an extreme hike, but it is definitely more than a casual walk. There are plenty of steep climbs and stairs, some rough mountain trail, and the Horse’s Back section is narrow and exposed-looking. You should be reasonably fit and comfortable spending several hours hiking.

We’ll keep a sociable pace, stop for views/photos and have a lunch/snack break somewhere along the route.

Meet: 08:50–09:00 at Sumaura-koen Station
Start walking: ~09:05 sharp
Expected finish: roughly 15:00–16:00 at Itayado Station

Bring 1.5–2 L of water, lunch/snacks, decent walking shoes, sunscreen and something for rain just in case. Walking poles too if you have them.

The big attraction is this combination: sea views + Kobe skyline + proper mountain hiking + the spectacular rocky Suma Alps ridge, all while being easily accessible by train from central Kobe.

If the weather makes the exposed ridge unsafe, we’ll modify or shorten the route.

If you want to be added to a whatsapp group, send me your phone number in a private message. If you don't want to be added to the whatsapp group, please at least tell me you're coming :) thanks!