Osaka gets a bad press that you would do well to ignore. With possibly the best public transportation system in the world and some of the country’s most friendly and easygoing people, Osaka is a fantastic place to live or visit for a vacation. It is overwhelmingly safe – even in the supposedly dodgy areas – and incredibly convenient. You can be in Kobe, Kyoto or Nara in less than an hour, without having to worry about traffic or parking, and return to the bright lights of the Kansai capital for a bewildering array of dinner choices.
