(Nice To Be) Home in Osaka (Lyrics & Production by Kamasami Kong with AI Assit.) ©

I spent many years in Osaka working as a radio DJ at FM802, which was the number one station in the city at the time. For nearly 18 years, I found myself going back and forth between Hawaii and Osaka every single month. In those early days, I was flying on Japan Airlines from Honolulu into Itami Airport. Later, after moving to Tokyo, my commute became the Shinkansen—the bullet train. And I have to say, there was always something special about that arrival. No matter how many times I made that journey, pulling into Shin-Osaka Station on the Shinkansen gave me a feeling I never got tired of. It was a quiet, personal moment… like coming home. There was a certain energy in the air—the kind you can’t quite explain, but you instantly recognize. After checking into the hotel, I would usually head out to meet friends. We’d cruise down Midosuji, taking in the sights, the music, and of course, those unforgettable neon lights that make Osaka feel alive at night. Weekends were always filled with something—celebrations, gatherings, laughter. We’d share drinks, sing karaoke, and enjoy Osaka’s incredible food. But more than anything, it was the people. There was a real sense of camaraderie—not just coworkers, but something closer to family. The DJs… we weren’t just colleagues. We were like brothers and sisters, sharing moments that felt both spontaneous and deeply meaningful. Looking back, it truly was a magical time. And this song… it came straight from those memories. From those late nights, those train arrivals, those friendships, and that feeling of belonging. Every line is rooted in something real—something I was lucky enough to live.