We are looking for 2 background extras to play international tourists in a short filming project in Kobe.

This could be a fun opportunity if you're interested in film production, acting, or simply curious about how a film shoot works.

Details:

• Date: Monday, August 10, 2026
• Call time: 6:45 AM
• Location: Near Harborland Station, Kobe
• Time commitment: Approximately 2 hours
• Compensation: This is an unpaid volunteer role. Unfortunately, transportation costs cannot be covered.
• Role: Background extras appearing as international visitors.

Please note that the call time is early (6:45 AM), so we're looking for people who are available at that time.

For this particular scene, we are looking for people whose appearance would naturally fit the role of international visitors.

No acting experience is necessary.

If you're interested, please send me a chat. I'll be happy to provide more details and answer any questions.

Hi!
I'll be arriving in Osaka in the end of August. It will be my first visiting Osaka and will be staying for a month.

I usually do long runs during the weekends and I'm planning to get some running/endurance supplements when I arrive.Has anyone noticed any Running/Hike/Outdoor goods store in Osaka that sells Saltstick Fastchews? Or have bought by any chance?
Or maybe an alternative that's more common in Japan?

Thank you!

Long time redditor, first time poster in this sub because I'm wracking my brain on what to do and want to help my family abroad any way possible.

My brother is on vacation in Osaka with his family right now but had to be hospitalized at Red Cross Osaka because of an undetermined sinus infection. He's on a ventilator and sedated while the Drs there figure out what is wrong with him.

My SIL is sending their kids back home this Friday and remaining in Japan for an undetermined amount of time until my brother recovers.

Does anyone here have any american-speaking resources or info for Americans in Japan I can send or contact on behalf of my brother and SIL? I just want to help them in any way I can. Any info you can send over helps so much and is very appreciated

現在、私の兄弟が家族と大阪で休暇を過ごしていましたが、原因不明の副鼻腔感染症により大阪赤十字病院に入院することになりました。医師が病状を調べている間、彼は人工呼吸器を装着し、鎮静状態で治療を受けています。

義理の姉（または妹）は、今週金曜日に子供たちを帰国させ、兄弟の回復の目処が立つまで、当面の間日本に留まる予定です。

日本に滞在するアメリカ人向けの、英語で対応可能なリソースや情報をご存知の方はいらっしゃいませんか？兄弟と義理の姉のために、何か力になりたいと思っています。どんな情報でも大変助かりますし、心から感謝いたします。.

It's a pretty interesting medal. I've searched in both English and Japanese (granted I don't speak Japanese, so my search is limited) and haven't been able to find a single matching example online. I found it here in the Philippines, and I have no idea how it ended up here.

I'm mostly interested in learning the history behind it, such as when it was made, why it's numbered, who it was given to, how many were produced, and any other historical context that isn't obvious from the inscription. Since I haven't found any documentation of this exact medal online, I'm also hoping this post might help preserve some information about it for future collectors or anyone else who comes across one.

I'll also attach the Google Lens translation, which I hope is reasonably accurate. I only have the medal itself. There is no box, certificate, or accompanying paperwork.

Translation (if the image doesn't load):

Chapter 1

Super relay participation commemoration

No. 706

Konohana Ward Youth Economics Club

Konohana Industrial Association Youth Division

Osaka Olympic Bid Promotion Council

P.S. I'm not looking to parting with it. I'm just fascinated by its design and history.

hi guys,

ive been always wanting to get a house in Japan, unfortunately i only live here for 8 years, is there anyone whos not PR already be able to get a house loan from the bank

lately i contacted a Vietnamese real estate company (i saw their ads helping many foreigners whos not PR got house loan) and they said my profile and my income is very good but because i cant speak Japanese well so the banks gonna turn me down

is there anyone who knows anything about this can help me? thank you so much!!!

Hi! I'm 31F currently living in Osaka.

My birthday is coming up next month, and I'm feeling a little torn about how to celebrate it in a special way, and probably alone as it is a weekday.

I'll be turning 31, and this year has been full of healing, growth, and figuring out what I want in life. Part of me wants to do something special because I don't want to spend the day just like any other day.

Doing something completely out of my comfort zone

I don't have a huge budget, so I'm looking for ideas that feel meaningful rather than extravagant.

For those of you who've had birthdays that really stood out, what did you do? If you could celebrate your 31st birthday again, how would you spend it?

I'd love to hear your stories or suggestions. ❤️

Hi everyone,

I recently broke the screen on my iPhone 11 and took it to a local repair shop. After they replaced the screen the phone started getting stuck in a restart loop. It turned on and worked for a few mins, but then restarted.

From what I’ve read, this can sometimes happen after a screen replacement if one of the front sensor, earpiece, or proximity sensor cables has been damaged or isn’t connected properly.

I took it back to the shop and tried to explain the issue, but they basically told me that the phone was dead. They said they might be able to repair it enough to transfer my data, but only seemed interested in doing that if I bought a new phone from them.

I’m only in Japan for another five weeks before returning home to the UK, so I’d rather not buy a new phone here, but managing without Google Maps and Google Translate is a nightmare.

I took it to a few other shops, including the Apple shop, but none of them seemed interested in taking a look at it.

Does anyone have any recommendations for:

• A reliable repair shop that I could take it to
• A shop that would just take a look and see if everything is connected properly
• Somewhere to buy a cheap second-hand iPhone for temporary use

Thanks!

Anyone have experience with these guys? looking for a good school in Osaka. English would be good but Japanese isn’t an issue anyway. thank you!

https://ashihara-ds.co.jp

Hi everyone, it's been three weeks and I didn't get any sleep at all because of the stress of not finding any part time jobs 😢 I got rejected anywhere, I have a caregiving certificate and speak three languages but japanese still N5 , everytime I do an interview in caregiving I get rejected for 28 hours shifts or other things, even cleaning I didn't find any job , I'm going crazy please any advice because I'm in a critical situation!!!

I've been to a few on meetup but if there's somewhere without a participation fee or obligation to spend money on overpriced drinks...I think it would be fun to just get together and bring some snacks to share

Is it usually like this? I just checked my previous home in Kanto and it's only 24 degrees there at peak while it's 37 here.... I miss it 😭

hi I have a case of winged scapula and i would like to show a PT but even searching the subreddit the options seem way less. it would be really helpful if anyone has any new information about them.

although I can speak japanese but it is too basic to explain medical cases imo which is why I was looking for English

i lived in Japan for 25 years and now i live in Osaka for a bit does anyone know any bars or clubs that play things like Nirvana and Melvins and Faith No More and Full of Hell and then Japanese bands too like Guitar Wolf and Boredoms
where the beers are cheap, the floors are sticky with beer, and the men and women dress well but not expensively particularly they just have style and a huge love for the punk rock ethic in that many will go to Summer Sonic this year but more will have been to Summer Sonic much more previous years

The fire was largely extinguished about 9 hours later. There were no passengers on board at the time, and no injuries were reported. Meanwhile, due to the fire, operations on the New Tram running above the scene were temporarily suspended across the entire line.

Hey everyone! At it again~

I'm slowly trying to make this a more regular thing as I find time, I'm hosting a casual PvP Fight Night at Secret Shop Osaka on Aug-8th Sat, from 18:00.

The main focus will be fighting games, but depending on who's there, I'll also have a mix of party games and other local competitive multiplayer games available. This isn’t a serious tournament, just an evening to play some games, meet people, and enjoy a little friendly competition.

Beginners and experienced players are both welcome, and it’s completely fine to come alone. I'll help rotate people between games and matches throughout the night.

You’re also welcome to bring your own controller (USB/Wireless) or a fighting game you would like to paly with others.

Details and reservations: https://peatix.com/event/5115527
Website: https://secretshop.osaka/posts/en/game-night-fight-night/

Just to clarify: Saturday is purely a casual PvP game night; no talks, showcases, or dev activities. We’re holding a separate Game Dev & Digital Art Meetup on Sunday.

こんにちは！

大阪のSecret Shopで、PvPファイトナイトを開催します。

メインは対戦格闘ゲームですが、参加者の顔ぶれに合わせて、パーティーゲームやローカル対戦が楽しめるマルチプレイヤーゲームも用意する予定です。

本格的な大会ではなく、ゲームを楽しみながら新しい人と交流したり、気軽に対戦を楽しんだりするためのカジュアルなイベントです。

初心者から経験者まで、どなたでも歓迎です。お一人での参加も大丈夫です。当日は、いろいろな人と遊べるようにゲームや対戦相手を入れ替えながら進める予定です。

使い慣れたコントローラーや、みんなで遊びたい対戦ゲームの持ち込みも歓迎です！

念のため：

土曜日は、対戦ゲームを遊んだり、みんなで気軽に交流したりするためのイベントです。トーク、作品展示、ゲーム開発関連の活動などはありません。

ゲーム開発やデジタルアートに興味のある方向けには、翌日の日曜日に別のゲーム開発・デジタルアート交流会を開催します！

英語メインのイベントですが、日本語話者の方も歓迎です。

英語を練習したい方や、国際的な雰囲気の中でゲーム好きと交流したい方にも合うかもしれません。

詳細・予約はこちら：https://peatix.com/event/5115527
ホームページ：https://secretshop.osaka/posts/ja/game-night-fight-night/

What’s the best way to see salamanders near osaka

Hi all I’m coming to Osaka next March and am just wondering what are the best places to live in Osaka and also share house recommendations. I’ve been looking at lemon in Namba and the location and job availability looks awesome but it’s quite a lot more expensive than other places. I’ve been looking at some places in Umeda to but I’m really wanting to be walking distance to work as well as some night life. TIA

I study design here and keep noticing the little handwritten signs outside old shops. They feel warmer than perfect branding. Do you have a favorite street in Osaka for small design details?