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EP 9: "I Just Hope He Doesn't Croak On Us"
Slowhatch:
Also further south along the same axis is the Cui-daore ningyo (Osaka clown) seen in the intro caps.
Boingo:
;D Just cleaning up a few loose ends. :carryon:
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gingerman28:
There is something strange here. We see shots of Don and Nick in a cab somewhere in Japan (I guess) but when we see the driver something is wrong. If he is a taxi driver, he would be the first one I have ever seen on many trips to Japan who is not wearing white gloves while driving. It is just something taxi drivers do. (Also note in description of possible roadblock, it says "donning gloves and hats" they take the part of taxi drivers in Osaka.
puddin:
He looks almost like a limo driver Gman but what do I know? Is that how they dress? I've never been their :waves:
Did we find the nearest train station?
Did anyone post the taxi service in Osaka? sorry in advance if I missed it.
Osaka taxi
1. Toho Taxi Co., Ltd. 66592523
2. Osaka Kojin Taxi Rengokai 67711437
3. Inoyama Taxi Co., Ltd. 63282510
4. Chidori Taxi Co., Ltd. 66612181
5. Aozora Kotsu 67938180
In the central areas of the city, you will never have any trouble finding a taxi. They line the main street, Midosuji, 24-hours a day, waiting for passengers. In fact, the Osaka Municipal Transport Bureau concedes that Osaka has 30,000 more taxis than required. Now that`s a lot of vehicles. Bear in mind the fare - expect about 2000 yen for a ten minute trip.
It is easy to find a taxi in Osaka. In fact, there is a long queau of taxi in front of the JR Station opposite Hilton Hotel and Hanshin Department Store. If you are in the downtown area like Umeda Skyline, you will have no problem taking a taxi.
Taxi drivers, can be very crazy in japan. The streets are much smaller than the US and they do drive fast! Oh and don't try to stiff your driver. they'll prevent you grom getting out of the vehicle (The doors have no indoor handles)
puddin:
I'm not sure what this means, but I'll repost it here.
from our picture source labeled Osaka~
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