Working Remotely in Osaka, Japan: High Scores for Creativity and Quality of Life

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Working Remotely in Osaka, Japan: High Scores for Creativity and Quality of Life

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Once known for being one of the world’s most expensive cities - Osaka, Japan, is now affordable due to a weak yen.
#digitalnomad #remotework #osaka
With a weak yen, it means greater affordability, and no better time to work remotely from Osaka than now!
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00:37 Osaka Train Station
01:34 Exchange rate and affordability
02:41 Transportation and bicycle friendly
03:10 Walkability
03:40 Trains and metro
04:49 Green space and parks
05:30 Arts & Culture
06:20 Live entertainment and sporting events
07:10 Coffee and co-work
08:20 Safety
08:50 Healthcare
09:40 Food and cuisine
11:20 Air quality
12:45 Quality of life
13:04 Osaka's remote work score
Osaka, Japan is an excellent city for remote workers, offering a high quality of life, a vibrant creative energy, and a variety of amenities. Located in the Kansai region of Japan, Osaka is about a 20-minute train ride from Kobe, and is home to about 19 million people.
One of the standout features of Osaka is its affordability, especially for those using U.S. dollars. With a favorable exchange rate, $100 USD gets you almost 15,000 Yen, making everything in Osaka about 35% cheaper than it was just three years ago. This makes Osaka an affordable city to live and work in, scoring an 8 out of 10 for cost of living.
Osaka also scores highly in terms of transportation, with a bike-friendly city scoring a perfect 10. Everywhere you look, you'll see people riding bikes, from old to young, mothers with babies, delivery men, and businessmen. Osaka is also pedestrian-friendly, making it easy to get around on foot and enjoy the city.
In terms of healthcare, Osaka has a number of hospitals and clinics available, and ranks highly in terms of quality of life. The city has a vibrant creative energy, with a mix of traditional and modern influences, and offers a variety of entertainment and cultural options.
However, there are a few drawbacks to consider when working remotely in Osaka. One of the main drawbacks is the language barrier, as many people in Osaka do not speak English. Additionally, the city can be quite crowded and busy, with a high population density. Finally, Osaka has a humid climate, which may not be ideal for everyone.
Despite these drawbacks, Osaka is still a great city to work remotely, offering a high quality of life, a vibrant creative energy, and a variety of amenities. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or simply want to experience the unique culture of Japan, Osaka has something to offer.
ABOUT The Borderless Office - Philip Beere
I was born in Kobe, Japan. And, I attended grade school in Barcelona, Spain. These experiences planted the seed for exploration and curiosity. Now, I direct a U.S.-based marketing agency, with clients on every continent and staff from multiple countries. We advocate for remote work, autonomy, a flexible work environment, and hiring the best people based on talent - regardless of location.
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@Casmar27 9 ай бұрын

I want to make the move over to japan and Osaka was my choice only because Tokyo was to expensive and crowded and I saw Osaka was overall a better choice, watching this confirms my choice.

@PhilipJames360 9 ай бұрын

I think you will like Osaka for working remotely. And maybe consider Kobe, which is also great; a little smaller and more manageable than Osaka.

@jilldesign 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Great content. Instant subscribe.

@danielhusain7570 Жыл бұрын

02:30 I was really grooving to that music, especially right after my matcha! nice.

@punishersnoopy 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great review. Any chance you'd consider doing a review of remote work in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur specifically.? And how about also Bali?

@PhilipJames360 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Yes! Planning to do both Bali and KL later this year.

@NasaStarseekers Жыл бұрын

Very informative and amazing vlog 👍

@PhilipJames360 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Naveed

@taiwan1895 Жыл бұрын

Osaka is great! Like Kaohsiung in Taiwan, the city has really cleaned up its act in recent decades. The first time I visited (late '80's/early '90's), Osaka was on the gritty side, at least when compared with Tokyo. But it's gotten much nicer over the years with each subsequent visit there.

@danielhusain7570 Жыл бұрын

Hey there, any comments on Kaohsiung for the remote worker? Do you think I can find high speed internet in many AirBnbs?

@MaximinoSantos Жыл бұрын

Great video PJ! I love Osaka. Thanks to show your perspective and good information.

@PhilipJames360 Жыл бұрын

My new number-one spot for working remotely 🇯🇵 Osaka, Japan. It has the best food in the world, walkable, bicycle-friendly, lively, healthy environment, peaceful, safe, and good creative energy.

@MrJohnston123 Жыл бұрын

what camera do you use to film ?

@PhilipJames360 Жыл бұрын

@@MrJohnston123 iPhone 14 Pro Max

@MrJohnston123 Жыл бұрын

@@PhilipJames360 cool, any gimbal ?

@Alphfirm Жыл бұрын

It's a 10!

@Zabination Жыл бұрын

great vid brother! i see a lot of 10.... how is it about if i want connect with nature? like in taipei mountains, lakes, ocean is more or less around... BKK has nothing at all.

@PhilipJames360 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Marcin - yes! The nature and many places to “escape” into solitude. Ocean and lakes too! You will love it.

@Yoshi2x 4 ай бұрын

What does it score for dating and making friends with locals?

@PhilipJames360 4 ай бұрын

From my experience it does not score well for these two things, compared to Thailand or the U.S. My personal ‘hack’ for making my stays in Japan and enjoyable, is removing all expectations in regard to the two items you mention. Thank you for your comment.