my honest first days in japan (osaka vlog)

Flying all the way from Switzerland to Japan was a dream come true, but the reality of the first 24 hours and the following days hit differently. From navigating Osaka’s overwhelming public transport while completely exhausted, to visiting the iconic Osaka Castle and finding quiet moments at Hokoku Shrine. This is my honest, unfiltered experience of arriving in Japan alone. It wasn't all picture-perfect travel moments; it was a mix of fatigue, culture shock, feeling unexpectedly "unsettled", and struggling to process everything in Dotonbori. Join me for my first days of this journey as I get used to a new country (and prepare for Kyoto next!) … 🕰️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 3:30 - off to Zurich Airport 3:49 - Arrival at Osaka 6:02 - Osaka Castle 7:25 - Hokoku Shrine 9:23 - Dotonbori 10:15 - Looking back & Outro … 🧰 MY GEAR & TRAVEL ESSENTIALSWerbung / Advertisement 📸 CAMERA & CONTENT CREATION Camera: https://amzn.to/4447IQ1 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3SBkItW Small Tripod: https://amzn.to/49V1cyu Tripod: https://amzn.to/43ADCDE Clip-on Video Light: https://amzn.to/3Qlh4Ur External SSD (Editing): https://link.amazon/B0imMNwUu External Hard Drive 5tb (Backup 1): https://amzn.to/4xpLpli External Hard Drive 2tb (Backup 2): https://link.amazon/B0i0bMElw 🎒 BACKPACKS & ORGANIZERS Main Backpack Forclaz Travel 900 (60+6L): https://www.decathlon.com/products/fo... Daypack Forclaz Travel 100 Compact (20L): https://www.decathlon.com/products/co... Laundry Bag: https://link.amazon/B05RuiXV7 🔌 ELECTRONICS & TRAVEL GADGETS Japan Plug Adapter: https://link.amazon/B06hiThMq Powerbank 10,000 mAh: https://link.amazon/B01b4tIRF Powerbank 20,000 mAh: XLayer 65W Samsung SmartTag 2: https://link.amazon/B0gPPG5H5 Electric Toothbrush (Oral-B iO 6): https://link.amazon/B05cRzmd2 Toothbrush Charger Adapter: https://link.amazon/B0044slHG 🧴 HEALTH, BEAUTY & COMFORT Favorite Sunscreen (Bioré UV Aqua Rich): https://link.amazon/B0dwotUAL Deodorant: https://link.amazon/B07ieHjTP Microfiber Towel: https://link.amazon/B0cNd9GCT Earplugs (OHROPAX Good Night): https://link.amazon/B0iYnlQdF Nail Polish Remover Wipes: https://link.amazon/B0bhEY3Go … 🙌 SUPPORT MY CHANNEL Subscribe for more Like & Comment if you enjoyed this journey! Follow me on Instagram: @softlyefy   / softlyefy   … 📩 BUSINESS INQUIRIES / COLLABORATIONS softlyefy@gmail.com #osakavlog #japantravelvlog #solotravel #facelessvlog #osaka