Down-to-earth Osaka street scenes

A little while ago I posted a series of images taken during several Osaka photowalks conducted in late October. All of them were from the city’s grittier, and decidedly non-touristy areas. Locations where time seems to have stood still, and despite life being tough for many residents, the vast majority of people I’ve met there have been incredibly warm, open and kind.

Below then are more photos from those walks. Scenes that I hope capture the down-to-earth nature that for me at least is the overriding feeling of these neighbourhoods. Parts of the city where there’s no need or desire for airs and graces. Just life as it is. For better or worse.