TRYING to get a cheap room in the slums of Osaka [2eCzKFG66Mo]

Daniel attempted to book a cheap hotel room priced around eight to ten dollars in the slums of Osaka for a video project, but was turned away or found unstaffed receptions across eight different locations before ultimately returning home and advising viewers against seeking budget rooms there.

Exploration and attempted booking of budget accommodations in Osaka's slums.

Obstacles encountered at budget hotels, including claimed lack of vacancies, unmanned receptions, one-week stay requirements despite daily rate signage, and language barriers.

Criticisms regarding properties advertising as hotels while appearing to cater to local homeless residents or requiring advance phone bookings, and recommendations against staying in the area.

Daniel planned a video exploring eight- to ten-dollar hotel accommodations in the slums of Osaka.

An automated transit announcement noted station number M16 where passengers can transfer.

Daniel visited eight different accommodation facilities in Osaka without securing a room.

Staff at visited properties claimed no vacancies, refused service citing a lack of English, or required a one-week minimum stay despite signage indicating daily rates.

Several buildings with hotel signs featured unmanned reception desks, with at least one directing visitors to call a telephone number.

Unable to secure a room, Daniel returned home and advised viewers against searching for budget accommodations in the slums.

Whether speaking Japanese or not resembling the predominantly older, homeless residents influenced the rejections.

Whether reception staff were intentionally hiding around corners when front desks appeared empty.

Whether language barriers or personal appearance caused establishments to withhold rooms.

The reason for a heavy police presence observed in the street.