A few weeks ago, the NY Times wrote a piece about LA being “livable” (no freakin’ way!). New Yorkers responded in the only they know how: by scathingly ripping LA a new one and commenting on how LA is a wasteland with a lack of culture. Angelenos responded in classic LA form: one in which no fucks are given. Then LA Times wrote their own op-ed piece in response to the NY Times. If you have the chance to read it, you’ll notice the LA mindset that is sure to greet you when you visit: we just don’t care.
It’s refreshing to live in and think like LA. Got a problem with our clogged freeways? That’s cool. Hate that this place is a little dirty? Ok… Pissed that people seem vapid? Totes fine. We just don’t care.
There are very few places in the world who give less of a crap than LA. But, we may have met our twinsie in Osaka. Here are just some of the reasons Osaka is a lot like LA: they just don’t care. Or, you know, to us, there was breezy, laid-back style going on in Osaka.
Public Transportation is Good, Not Great
LA’s public transportation is meh (but it’s lightyears ahead of Miami. Bleh). While Osaka’s is great, it wasn’t the all-star shining example that is Tokyo’s public transportation system. It just isn’t. Just like LA’s transportation isn’t as good as New York’s. Don’t you worry, though, I’ve give Metro a piece of my mind on a daily basis. All it takes is thousands of complaints by one lone citizen and LA’s public transportation will start shaping up (points thumbs at self). Do me a favor and email them, too!
OMG! We also have a train station! No one uses it, though…There’s Culture and Stuff
It’s unfortunate, but everyone really does scoff at LA for being a cultural wasteland. People who believe that simply don’t know. There’s things to see and experience for both cities. Osaka’s Osaka Castle is quite pretty.
The artistic hipster portion of Osaka Castle. Who needs to see the whole thing when you can just see the top! Some famous running sign or something…. 
Get your octopus kicks on Route ____ It’s like Olvera Street…kinda…not really. Ok, not. even. close.Osaka is Laid-Back
Maybe it was because it was a Sunday, but the atmosphere was very light-hearted. There was definitely a “no fucks given” attitude going on in Osaka. We even almost got run over while crossing the street. It felt just like home!
This is his “laid-back” face.
Ummm…We Both Have Big Buildings
Ok, I’m reaching at this point: Osaka and LA have big buildings and are both home to big amounts of commuters. LA and Osaka are essentially like hubs and we have the business and skyline to prove it. Check it out:
See that? You have buildings. We have buildings. It’s kismet. LA and Osaka = Intersection soul mates.What do you think? Osaka and LA can be brothers?
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