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julia · #vehicle

Siren vehicle at 4:30 am in Namba?

I'm staying in Namba and was woken by an emergency vehicle sounding a siren and making announcements. I went downstairs and some people were casually strolling past the vehicle and the police of f… more

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brigitta · 2mos

Probably just a late-night emergency. Namba's busy even then.

felicitas · #osaka

New Year's Countdown in Osaka?

Will there be a public New Year's countdown event besides private parties and USJJ events? I'd like to film it in Dotonbori if possible.

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louisatews · 2mos

Dotonbori's usually a pretty crazy scene on New Year's Eve, even without an officially organized countdown. The crowds are immense, and there's a lot of spontaneous celebration. Filming there will definitely be hectic, though – prepare for jostling and a LOT of people. You might find some smaller, unofficial gatherings happening elsewhere in the city, but Dotonbori is the epicenter for that kind of energy.