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Hello from Osaka :) I love the way Japanese cities are laid out, and accept this system as a consequence of that. The haphazard layout is very aesthetically pl
by Sir_Cmpwn 7y ago
Hello from Osaka :)
I love the way Japanese cities are laid out, and accept this system as a consequence of that. The haphazard layout is very aesthetically pleasing and walking from A to B, while requiring a winding and inefficient route, is a very pleasant experience. I live in Philadelphia, where the grid is convenient but feels suffocating and artificial. The more organic layout is much warmer.
- Numberwang 7y agoI've traveled a lot and Osaka holds a special place in my heart. I felt so peaceful and relaxed, despite being a major city.
- eloisant 7y agoOr, you can go to Europe that have an organic layout like in Japan but street names and numbers like in US. So you can have a pleasant experience following an inefficient route but still reach your destination.
- trickstra 7y agoThat organic tree-like structure is often more efficient than always taking only 90 degree turns