r/kansailife

Are there any ios developers in Kansai area? Would love to get in touch. Discuss some ideas or just talk over a coffee. Or developer events in Kansai? I tried checking meetups but didnt know it now requires paying a fee to see details of events.

So, I spent about 10+ years in Tokyo (School + Work). And then moved to Kansai due to marriage.

I have to say Kansai is so far ahead of Tokyo (23ku) in nearly all aspects that I can't believe I didn't move sooner.

There are many reasons why I think this :

• The people are normal(!). I can't appreciate this enough. They're so much easier to talk to and easy to build a genuine relationship with. Tokyo is unbelievably cold.
• The population density is just right. Shinsaibashi might be the only area where I think it might be crowded, but almost everywhere else is perfect.
• Much more to explore nearby. Osaka + Kobe + Kyoto is a killer combo imo. All 3 of those have such distinct atmosphere and it's super close. There are even more sub-cultures that we can explore - Nara, Hanshikan (Hyogo), Minoh, Shiga, Fukui (Biwako), etc for added bonus.
• Tokyo is just endless sea of concrete no matter where you go. Almost no distinction at all. I can't believe people think there is any difference between Aoyama and Meguro. It's just all soulless big buildings with varying number of companies inside.
• Cost : Insanely affordable compared to Tokyo. <10万円 rent within one station of Umeda is nuts.
• Dating : People are more normal and therefore much easier to find a long term partner. All my friends in Tokyo are changing partners every few months, and/or cheating or getting cheated on. The endless choices confuse people imo.
• Childcare : I have a toddler son and there is so much outdoor space that I can appreciate! I can't imagine raising a toddler in Tokyo at all. For example, in Tokyo, I can't just go down from my apartment and start letting a 2 year old wobble around without being scared of hitting people or hitting cars.
• Tokyo felt like an endless rat-race of emotional competition. Whether it'd be career or relationships, people are constantly signalling. IMO that's a natural thing to do when it's that crowded - it breeds an environment where you desperately want to be noticed. But kansai feels like you're actually just living life on your own pace.

The only 2 advantages Tokyo have might be : career opportunities and restaurant choices. But that's about it.

Sorry for raving about Kansai. I just love it. Great to be here.

So I just came back from Tokyo and can't seem to find a place quite like TY Harbor. If you know what TY Harbor is like - it's very similar to a North American Porterhouse style restaurant. Craft Beer + Semi-Nice Eats (BBQ, seafood, etc).

Is there a similar place in Kansai? I can travel anywhere (Osaka/Kyoto/Kobe).

Thank you!