Tokyo vs. Osaka: Which is Hated More?

It’s a bit of a yarn when you’re comparing Tokyo and Osaka, eh? Both cities have their quirks and charm, but also a fair share of people who’d rather give them a miss. As a Kiwi, having travelled through Japan, you get a sense of the local banter and grudges folks hold about these two megacities.

Tokyo, being the capital, is like Auckland on steroids. It’s bustling, constantly on the go, and can be a bit overwhelming with its sheer size and pace. Some reckon it’s too impersonal and that the rat race vibe isn’t for everyone. If you’re not into the whole "big city" lifestyle, it’s understandable why Tokyo might get on your wick.

Then there’s Osaka. A bit more laid-back and certainly with a different feel. Osakans are known for their humour and food – kind of like our Wellington in a way – but with more of a chaotic twist. Yet, some folks aren’t too taken with the gruffer, louder side of the city. It’s a different flavour that doesn’t suit every palate.

So, which one cops more flak? Hard to call it. It really boils down to personal tastes and what kind of buzz or atmosphere you’re after. Whether you find Tokyo too much with its relentless pace, or Osaka too rough around the edges with its boisterous vibe, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Each has its pros and cons, and everyone’s got their own story to tell.

According to a chart put together by J-Town, a Japanese regional information website, the most disliked prefectures are clearly split between Tokyo and Osaka in Western Japan and Eastern Japan. Tokyo and Osaka are Japan's two major cities and have had a long-standing rivalry, but the reasons for disliking them seem to differ. Here are the summarized reasons for the dislike of Tokyo and Osaka.

Reasons for disliking Tokyo:
・There's just too many people. Lots of folks seem a bit cold.
・The news is full of crimes and accidents, so it feels like public safety might be a bit dodgy.
・The cost of living is through the roof.

Reasons for disliking Osaka:
・Not a fan of the Kansai dialect.
・People are pretty loud and use rough language.
・Seems like there's a lot of yakuza and delinquents about.

What do you reckon? In any region, there are always people who have a bone to pick with big cities, right?
If there's a country or region you're not keen on, let us know in the comments section. Cheers!

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Japanese (日本語)

東京とうきょうvs.大阪おおさか　嫌きらわれてるのはどっち？

日本にほんの地域ちいき情報じょうほうサイト、Jタウンがまとめた図ずによると、西日本にしにほんと東日本ひがしにほんで嫌きらいな都道府県とどうふけんが東京とうきょうと大阪おおさかにはっきりと分わかれていることがわかりました。東京とうきょうと大阪おおさかといえば日本にほんの二大にだい都市としで、古ふるくからライバル関係かんけいにありますが、嫌きらわれている理由りゆうは異ことなるようです。東京とうきょうが嫌きらいな理由りゆうと大阪おおさかが嫌きらいな理由りゆうについてまとめてみました。

東京とうきょうが嫌きらいな理由りゆう
・人ひとが多おおすぎる。冷つめたい人ひとが多おおい。
・犯罪はんざいや事故じこ等などの報道ほうどうが多おおく、治安ちあんが悪わるいイメージ。
・とにかく物価ぶっかが高たかい。

大阪おおさかが嫌きらいな理由りゆう
・関西弁かんさいべんが苦手にがて。
・声こえが大おおきくて言葉遣ことばづかいが荒あらい。
・ヤクザや不良ふりょうがたくさんいるイメージ。

どうでしたか？どこの地域ちいきでも、有名ゆうめいな都市としは嫌きらいな人ひとも多おおいですよね。 あなたの嫌きらいな国くにや地域ちいきがあればコメント欄らんでぜひ教おしえて下ください。

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