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Trying to reconnect with three people I met as kids near Takatsuki in 1988. They’d be in their 40s now.

Back in 1988, I spent about six weeks in the Kansai area. I was 18 at the time. This photo was taken around October or November, near Kamimaki-cho in Takatsuki. Every day after school, three kids from the neighborhood would stop and hang out with me for a while. I didn’t speak any Japanese, they spoke very little English, but we’d play together. They taught me how to make a little frog puppet using just your hands and fingers, something I can still do to this day. I taught them words like “Oklahoma” and “Texas” in return.

I met a lot of people during that time, but these three stood out. We just had so much fun together. They’d be in their 40s now. I knew their names back then, but I don’t remember them anymore. It’s been 37 years. I know this is a long shot, but I think about them sometimes and just hope life has treated them well. If anyone recognizes this photo or these faces, I’d love to hear anything at all.

Thanks for reading.

タイトル: 1988年、高槻出会****った3再****びつながりたいです(今****は40代****のはず)
※この投稿はオンライン翻訳使用しています**。誤りがあればご容赦ください。**
1988年、186週間、関西滞在**していましたこの写真同年1011月頃、高槻市上牧町付近ったものです。毎日学校帰りに、近所3子供たちがしの間一緒んでくれました****。私日本語せず、彼らも英語はほとんどせませんでしたが、一緒びました。彼らはだけでさなカエルの人形えてくれて、私でもそれをることができますしに、私オクラホマテキサスなどの単語えました。**
あの期間中何百人もの出会いましたが**この3印象っています****。一緒にいてとてもしかったからです。今はもう40くらいだといます****。当時名前っていたのですが37年経ったではえていません。望なのはかっていますが、時らのことを、元気ごしていてくれたらいいなとっていますもしこの写真見覚えのあるがいたらどんな些細情報でもいませんのでえていただけるとしいです。**
読**んでいただきありがとうございます。**

u/bourbonandbranch — 7 hours ago
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Rehoming goldfish in osaka

Rehoming goldfish in osaka

We got some goldfish from a festival last year during July. Had them roughly a year now. They are healthy and have grown big. 1 fancy goldfish and 3 comet goldfish.

Our Visa renewal was denied, and we are leaving Osaka in August.

If anyone knows where to re-home fish in osaka, that would help us out a lot.

Otherwise if someone wants them they are currently living in a very large pot with a filter, a heater, a nice healthy Pothos also growing on top.

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u/Informal_Elk2072 — 4 hours ago
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Foreign women in the Japanese corporate world - invite

Seeking other women in the corporate world in Kansai for a weekly/bi-weekly breakfast club or/and dinner club (Kyoto-based). Any interest?
This will be a chance to exchange experiences, network, discuss issues that affect us as foreigners, seek and give advice, and (need I say?) to have a good time :)

DM me or comment if you’re interested in joining.
Thanks!

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Finding frnds in Osaka

Hey guys, so me and my 3 friends came from Tokyo to Osaka with the hope of making friends here because we had tough luck there.

We have been in one bar 2 days, it was fun, we made some acquaintances. But we want to find a new place with no alcohol or at least that it’s not the main focus.
Me and my friends are not drinkers so much.

I have thought going to round one, but in Tokyo everyone seemed busy.

Are there like places of hangout we could go? Like playing something together, or maybe meet up from the street.

Thanks in advance!

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u/vovivoh — 1 day ago
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What is the black pool in Radium Onsen?

Hi friends. I recently visited the male side of Radium Onsen in shinsekai. There was a pool of dark/black water. I did not get inside. I do not speak Japanese and did not bring my translation app (cell phone) inside the onsen. What is the purpose of this pool and why is it dark?

ありがとうございます

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u/Ok_Inflation771 — 2 days ago
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Stalked & harassed in Osaka - Dotonbori

I’m a guy 50 years old white Canadian tourist. I was walking in Dotonbori over lunch and a young male walks beside me right next to close for a block, then gets right in my face and stares in my eyes. I ask what he wants, a question he won’t move, just laughs, I keep walking he keeps following , until i pull out my phone to record him. I duck into a store for a few minutes and come back out and he’s waiting to do the same? Wtf? Why is he doing this?
I eventually lost him. It felt very creepy.

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u/GR888Scottt — 3 days ago
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I want to earn extra bucks bc my part time is not enough

Hi i am 22 years old in Osaka and I am doing a part time at a restaurant. They pay me 1,110 per hour so I work like 4 to 5 hours. But I have only two shifts per week because they feel that my Japanese is not that good, The thing is I have some liabilities that I need to pay every month, it includes my apartment rent and my school fees which is in installment. The groceries is not a big deal because my financial sponsor is ready to pay for those daily essentials. I am grateful for that part time but it does not earn me much. I have a lot of pressure financially because my financial sponsor supported me a lot in beginning and now they’re slowly backing off as they think its too much to pay the fees, the rent and even the daily essentials at once so I want to find a proper part time that gives me fixed shifts or I plan on doing English cafe meetings where you conversate with Japanese people and earn bucks out of it but idk where to begin from

If anyone has any part time recommendations or advice please let me know

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u/Embarrassed-Bike7303 — 4 days ago
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6 July Osaka AI Workshop

To all designers, developers, and AI tool enthusiasts around the Kansai area:

We are hosting an Open Design Workshop near Nihonbashi Station in Osaka on July 6!

This small-scale meetup lets you get hands-on with Open Design while casually discussing creating designs, slides, prototypes, websites, presentation decks, and visual content using AI agents. No advanced technical expertise is required.

Sign up here👇
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u/Remarkable-Key6575 — 3 days ago
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Shinkansen ticket from discount shop! What should I do?

I’ve bought a ticket from a discount shop in Osaka from Shin Osaka to Tokyo, but I just realize that this ticket is only available from July 26 (and the following 4 days). I have to take the train tomorrow early morning on July 3rd. I looked everywhere online to try to find information but didn’t found anything. Do you know if I can get that ticket refund or exchange at the JR counter or is there some reselling website I can use? I can I don’t have time to go back to the discount ticket shop tomorrow. Please let me know. Thank you!

u/Benchan123 — 4 days ago
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Bookstores with large english sections

I'm getting back into reading after stopping during COVID and I'm looking for new books so can anyone recommend any bookstore with large english sections that I can browse.

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u/GaijinHenro — 5 days ago
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Apartment in Higashiosaka Osaka City

Hi!

If you're currently looking for an apartment in Higashiosaka, Osaka Japan, I may have a great option for you!

~Convenient location in Higashiosaka

~Easy access to public transportation.

~Close to supermarkets, convenience stores, gym, hospital, train station, and other essential shops

~Suitable for students, workers.

If you're interested and would like more information about the rent, layout, photos, or location, feel free to send a direct message.

Please also share this post with anyone who might be looking for a place in the Osaka area.

Thank you!

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u/Impressive_Hall2842 — 4 days ago
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Can I use student insurance for teeth

My teacher said we can’t use for teeth but I’m having a lot of teeth issues I have been ignoring and they’re increasing. I really want to get them checked. I have the blue insurance card

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u/Embarrassed-Bike7303 — 5 days ago
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Gay sauna in Osaka that allows tattoos.

Hi! I just arrived here in Osaka and will be staying for 4 night. I’m filipino and has visible tattoos. Any suggestions of saunas that accept gays with tattoos? Please also refer some nice bars and cruising spots.

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u/bokjef — 6 days ago
▲ 0 r/Osaka

Buying MacBook

Guys I’m planning to buy a MacBook, but I don’t know which one should I go with. Some suggestions would be good for me.

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u/Apricity_02 — 6 days ago
▲ 0 r/Osaka

Hang out

Hiiii I am a female and my friend and I were wanting to go to some bars or hang out spots
Any idea where we can go ?

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u/IncidentOk3337 — 6 days ago
▲ 3 r/Osaka

Manga storage

Hi, does anyone know where to buy those thin plastic boxes Bookoff and Mandarake sometimes use to store manga series? I've asked in Bookoff and they didn't know either lol

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u/ratgym — 7 days ago