I lived in Kyoto 20 years ago. I learned the language to a level I felt comfortable doing my daily activities. When I left I thought I would never return except for holidays. I now am seriously thinking of returning. I realise now that Japan had a large forming effect on me. But one thing I don't know is how good is it for retired people? What sort of income would you need (as you would have to rely on your savings from abroad). Japan is a beautiful country, people have images of an overcrowded over industrialised country, but in many parts of Japan nothing could be further from the truth. People are kind and the health system is good.
How can you retire if Japan doesn't offer a retirement VISA and you need a COE which you CANNOT get unless you are a student or have a job, which defeats the purpose of being RETIRED!!!
The Osaka Castle is really impressive for being so collosal with the moat like the counterpart of an European country, but the building itself is too small.
I have lived in Osaka for 10 yrs and love it. I speak enough to get by, but it has not been a problem.the better your language skills the better your experience will be. We live in the outer area of Osaka, Sennan , but it is easy to get to anywhere. Life can be reasonable depending on your life style. However you should retire some place else, because we have more than enough Gaijhin here 😀😀😆
I spent weeks in Osaka in different years. It's a fun, affordable, safe, clean, and a good food city. However, like most cities in Japan, it's difficult to live there if you don't speak Japanese. Don't you agreed ?
I agree with all your points! But when it comes to the language barrier, this point would be true, I would say, for any country. When I lived in the small town of Hamamatsu, Japan, there were many who didn't speak a word of Japanese that have been living there for years, Americans, Aussies, Canadians and Brazilians. They had many more foreigner friends, true, but a few of their friends were Japanese speakers of English as well. If you go to "Gaijin bars" and fitness clubs, you'll actually meet a lot of English speaking Japanese there who are super interested in foreigners. But in most cases you could get by no problem, without having to speak Japanese, for most things anyway. You pick up a lot along the way as well and make Japanese friends who are more than willing to help you out. In the US, you'll find many that don't even speak English all, but surprisingly survive.
@@roninblue5885 yes, overall, I think Japanese people are very civilized and willing to help foreigners. However, it's difficult to go to a bar or restaurant if we don't speak that language. It's fun at the beginning. But it became a headache it happens all the time. Overall, I like Portugal the most. They keep the identity of their country and almost everyone speaks English there. As for us, yes. I live in LA. There are immigrants live here over 40 years without spending English!
@@roninblue5885 I lived in Osaka back in the 90's when it was one of the most expensive cities to live in the World. I was born in NZ but have spent most of my life in Hollywood, Ca. I would never consider retiring to or returning to live in NZ even though I hold a NZ passport, NZ is very expensive and the people are know it alls and in everyone elses business ,my only real reason to visit is for the Kiwi bakeries but on the subject of bakeries.... Japan is my favorite place to eat, be it Japanese , French , Chinese etc the Japanese do it all excellently. I loved my time in Japan , in recent years there are alot more Gaijin throughout Japan than during my time of living there. I learned Japanese through immersion because I had to ,although I have forgotten most of it now from a lack of practice. If I happen to knock back enough drinks it comes back. I was never able to read beyond the very basics , Hiragana etc. I'm enjoying watching your videos and have been debating becoming a Vagabond for 15 years when I 1st started looking at properties in Phucket and Nicaragua... I now wish I hadn't procrastinated so long as I sit in the Vegas heat surrounded by the looming inflation I contemplate either getting an RV and doing a year or two traveling America or heading to Nicaragua or Costa Rica. As much as I LOVE LOVE LOVE Japan, I am now older and couldn't put up with the crowded trains etc anymore. BTW you pronounce Japanese words expertly. Where are you from originally?
I am a 41 year old Irish man. I am planning to visit Osaka in the future when it reopens to tourists. Would Osaka be ideal for me to start my own business? I would like to do something that would boost tourism to Osaka and its entertainment based for family and those that like railways. Besides that. I am training to be a life coach and English language is my native language. So I would like to try life in Osaka.
This is Sami responding on behalf of Ronin who passed away last year. It's hard to say unless you stay in Osaka and see how you like the culture and people there. In my opinion, people in Osaka are more down-to-earth with business minds than in the rest of Japan.
great video, ya am looking to spend the rest of my life in Osaka, Japan, i want to get married in Osaka and settle down and start a family, some of my family are against me moving and living in Osaka, but i will follow my heart, it isn't like i will be totally away from my family, i can use Facebook to keep in contact with them, and the use of a phone, so i will be able to talk to them, when i get married it will be in Osaka, and so i want for my wife when am married for her to be close to her family, yes i have been saving up money to make the move to Osaka, am a guy that likes to save money and know how to spend it wisely, i like the food stores like 7-11 that's where the fun's at, and family mart to shop for groceries, i said all that to say this: "if you fellow your dreams and know that you can, without others pulling you down, then you can achieve great things" - Andrew, thank you for taking the time to read this and i hope to see you all in Japan, thanks, i like your video
I lived in Kyoto 20 years ago. I learned the language to a level I felt comfortable doing my daily activities. When I left I thought I would never return except for holidays. I now am seriously thinking of returning. I realise now that Japan had a large forming effect on me. But one thing I don't know is how good is it for retired people? What sort of income would you need (as you would have to rely on your savings from abroad). Japan is a beautiful country, people have images of an overcrowded over industrialised country, but in many parts of Japan nothing could be further from the truth. People are kind and the health system is good.
I'm due to move to Osaka soon, thanks for the informative video!!
*RIP RoninBlue* Thanks to Ronin, Osaka has become #1 on my list.
Thank you Ronin. You did an excellent job explaining it.
I'm in Canada but Osaka is where I want to live.
Have a wonderful day.
Did you know he passed away in 2021?
@@qilu6313 is it?
That’s sad!
@@mukeshvig174 Life is not a guarantee. It's sad but I'm glad he got to retire early and live some great healthy years.
How can you retire if Japan doesn't offer a retirement VISA and you need a COE which you CANNOT get unless you are a student or have a job, which defeats the purpose of being RETIRED!!!
have a japanese wife.
The Osaka Castle is really impressive for being so collosal with the moat like the counterpart of an European country, but the building itself is too small.
I have lived in Osaka for 10 yrs and love it. I speak enough to get by, but it has not been a problem.the better your language skills the better your experience will be. We live in the outer area of Osaka, Sennan , but it is easy to get to anywhere. Life can be reasonable depending on your life style. However you should retire some place else, because we have more than enough Gaijhin here 😀😀😆
I spent weeks in Osaka in different years. It's a fun, affordable, safe, clean, and a good food city. However, like most cities in Japan, it's difficult to live there if you don't speak Japanese. Don't you agreed ?
I agree with all your points! But when it comes to the language barrier, this point would be true, I would say, for any country.
When I lived in the small town of Hamamatsu, Japan, there were many who didn't speak a word of Japanese that have been living there for years, Americans, Aussies, Canadians and Brazilians. They had many more foreigner friends, true, but a few of their friends were Japanese speakers of English as well. If you go to "Gaijin bars" and fitness clubs, you'll actually meet a lot of English speaking Japanese there who are super interested in foreigners. But in most cases you could get by no problem, without having to speak Japanese, for most things anyway. You pick up a lot along the way as well and make Japanese friends who are more than willing to help you out.
In the US, you'll find many that don't even speak English all, but surprisingly survive.
@@roninblue5885 yes, overall, I think Japanese people are very civilized and willing to help foreigners.
However, it's difficult to go to a bar or restaurant if we don't speak that language. It's fun at the beginning. But it became a headache it happens all the time. Overall, I like Portugal the most. They keep the identity of their country and almost everyone speaks English there.
As for us, yes. I live in LA. There are immigrants live here over 40 years without spending English!
@@roninblue5885 I lived in Osaka back in the 90's when it was one of the most expensive cities to live in the World. I was born in NZ but have spent most of my life in Hollywood, Ca. I would never consider retiring to or returning to live in NZ even though I hold a NZ passport, NZ is very expensive and the people are know it alls and in everyone elses business ,my only real reason to visit is for the Kiwi bakeries but on the subject of bakeries.... Japan is my favorite place to eat, be it Japanese , French , Chinese etc the Japanese do it all excellently. I loved my time in Japan , in recent years there are alot more Gaijin throughout Japan than during my time of living there. I learned Japanese through immersion because I had to ,although I have forgotten most of it now from a lack of practice. If I happen to knock back enough drinks it comes back. I was never able to read beyond the very basics , Hiragana etc. I'm enjoying watching your videos and have been debating becoming a Vagabond for 15 years when I 1st started looking at properties in Phucket and Nicaragua... I now wish I hadn't procrastinated so long as I sit in the Vegas heat surrounded by the looming inflation I contemplate either getting an RV and doing a year or two traveling America or heading to Nicaragua or Costa Rica. As much as I LOVE LOVE LOVE Japan, I am now older and couldn't put up with the crowded trains etc anymore. BTW you pronounce Japanese words expertly. Where are you from originally?
29:43 is that a UAP??? top right corner by the tower, that is NOT a plane
I love Osaka. But it is basically impossible to get a permanent visa unless you are married to a Japanese. For retiring? That's funny!
I am a 41 year old Irish man. I am planning to visit Osaka in the future when it reopens to tourists. Would Osaka be ideal for me to start my own business? I would like to do something that would boost tourism to Osaka and its entertainment based for family and those that like railways. Besides that. I am training to be a life coach and English language is my native language. So I would like to try life in Osaka.
This is Sami responding on behalf of Ronin who passed away last year. It's hard to say unless you stay in Osaka and see how you like the culture and people there. In my opinion, people in Osaka are more down-to-earth with business minds than in the rest of Japan.
@@roninblue5885 Hi Sami. Thanks for the reply. I am sorry to hear the loss of Ronin. But thanks for the information.
That's funny. At 6:06 you talking, Osaka was reduced to rubble by American bombing raids showing Soviet Union Airplanes.
Godzilla tho
great video, ya am looking to spend the rest of my life in Osaka, Japan, i want to get married in Osaka and settle down and start a family, some of my family are against me moving and living in Osaka, but i will follow my heart, it isn't like i will be totally away from my family, i can use Facebook to keep in contact with them, and the use of a phone, so i will be able to talk to them, when i get married it will be in Osaka, and so i want for my wife when am married for her to be close to her family, yes i have been saving up money to make the move to Osaka, am a guy that likes to save money and know how to spend it wisely, i like the food stores like 7-11 that's where the fun's at, and family mart to shop for groceries, i said all that to say this: "if you fellow your dreams and know that you can, without others pulling you down, then you can achieve great things" - Andrew, thank you for taking the time to read this and i hope to see you all in Japan, thanks, i like your video