TRYING to get a cheap room in the slums of Osaka

He attempted to film an overnight stay in Osaka’s slums, expecting rooms costing roughly $8– $10. He visited eight hotels; half lacked reception staff, while others claimed no vacancy or required seven nights despite ¥1,500-per-day signs. He considered returning with Japanese and without the GoPro, but ultimately called the project a failure and advised avoiding the area.

Unexpected resistance turns a practical content idea into frustration and immediate abandonment.