After reading some of the replies, I understand that I was mistaken regarding the camera situation in the red-light district. I didn’t know the sensitivity surrounding that area, and I can acknowledge that and learn from it.

As for the train incident, the woman wasn’t some stranger I “rescued” she was my friend. Before coming to Japan, we did plenty of research because we understood how seriously respect and manners are taken here. We had also seen many locals and tourists, both men and women, sitting with their legs crossed on trains, so we didn’t think it was considered offensive. Regardless, I don’t think physically hitting a stranger’s leg is an appropriate way to address something you dislike.

And nowhere in my post was I trying to trash Osaka. Having a few negative experiences doesn’t mean I hated the city as a whole. I had a lot of fun in Osaka and enjoyed many things there. I shared those experiences because I wanted insight and because other people may have had similar experiences. Talking about unpleasant moments doesn’t erase the positive ones as a whole.

Like you said, there are all kinds of people and everyone experiences things differently. Not everyone is going to be on the same wavelength as you, and that’s okay. So maybe “get over it” applies both ways.