Finding Calm in the Chaos in Osaka | Episode 003

Описание: My second stop in Japan brought me to Osaka - a city I’d visited before, but never like this. This time, I was on a tight budget, staying in a hostel near the red-light district. It wasn’t always easy - thin walls, late-night noise, and a neighborhood that felt unfamiliar at first - but it became a chapter full of surprises, connection, and small victories.

From cozy cafés and quiet walking routes to a nostalgic day on the ice rink, Osaka reminded me that even in chaos, there’s calm to be found. I reconnected with old friends, learned to pray at a local temple, and found comfort in family-owned restaurants and supermarket picnics under the city lights.

This episode isn’t just about travel, it’s about adjustment, resilience, and finding small moments of peace in places that challenge you.

💬 In this episode:
1:44 – Arriving in Osaka & first impressions
4:10 – Settling into hostel life
5:43 – Meeting people & cultural moments
8:52 – Challenges, noise & small routines
10:45 – Daily life, weather shifts & reflection
16:44 – Leaving Osaka for Kyoto

✈️ About this series:
I’m spending a year traveling solo across Asia - documenting the honest, unfiltered side of long-term travel. From hostels to hidden cafés, I’m sharing what it really means to slow down, start over, and make peace with uncertainty.

➡️ Next Episodes: Kobe & Kyoto – coming soon!
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