What’s it actually like to live in Nagoya long‑term?In today’s video I take you on a walking tour through Nagoya Station, Fushimi, Sakae, Yabachō, and Ōsu. At the end, I share my honest pros and cons after living here for almost 14 years. Nagoya often gets misunderstood because it’s ranked as Japan’s 3rd or 4th biggest city, but the reality is… it’s a totally different vibe from Tokyo or Osaka.This is a long video, so I've decided to provide you with a comprehensive chapter list, enabling you to jump right to what you need. Of course, if time allows, I highly recommend watching the entire video to gain as much info as possible. As you'll see, I have a lot to say 😄==Quick walk-around tour of Nagoya City==00:58 Nagoya Station Tour & Surrounding Landmarks03:59 Walking to Fushimi07:37 Fushimi Area & Science Museum13:19 Sakae Shopping District & TV Tower18:24 Oasis 21 & Nearby Art/Museum Spots23:17 Yabachō to Ōsu... Shops, Food & Street Scenes27:08 Ōsu Shotengai36:58 Ōsu Kannon Temple==Answering your questions==38:40 Q&A + Pros & Cons of Living in Nagoya39:24 Cultural Differences40:23 Dialect42:19 Lifestyle46:17 Cost of Living50:44 Fun Areas53:54 Residential Areas1:00:45 What Are the People Like?1:07:22 Anything Unique About Nagoya?1:11:38 Waste & Recycling1:12:06 Random Tips1:14:31 Cool Events1:17:12 Pros & Cons of Living in Nagoya1:32:24 Word of the DayWhether you’re planning to move here, thinking about visiting, or just curious about daily life in Japan, I hope this gives you a clearer picture of what Nagoya is really like. ============== Ohazassu Links ==============Website: https://www.ohazassu.comX: https://x.com/ohazassuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohazassu/============= External Links =============Sanseido Book Shophttps://maps.app.goo.gl/98rFGDRF5b689NPB9Daiichi Ameyoko Biruhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/mLm1aVTg2L6KanPR9Official City of Nagoya Flood Hazard Maps (if this link ever breaks, search for 名古屋市洪水ハザードマップ)https://www.city.nagoya.jp/bousaiportal/hazardmap/1035122/index.htmlNagoya International Center (NIC) (completely underrated support organization for foreign residents)https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support.
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