Osaka & Kansai

Osaka City Info

• Osaka City Hall - Official city government portal in English.
• Osaka Prefecture Government - Prefectural services and information.
• Osaka Information Service for Foreign Residents - Dedicated support for foreign residents.

Housing

• AB Housing Osaka - English-friendly housing assistance.
• Able Victory Housing - Real estate agency, in Japanese.
• Japan Home Search Osaka - Apartment and house listings.
• Osaka Municipal Housing Information Center - Public housing inquiries. Phone: 06/6242-1177
• Weekly Mansion Osaka - Short-term furnished apartments.
• Century 21 Will House - Real estate chain, in Japanese.

Transportation

• Osaka Municipal Transportation Bureau - Subway and bus info.
• Hankyu Railways - Connects Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto.
• Hanshin Railways - Connects Osaka and Kobe.
• Kansai International Airport - Main international gateway for the region.
• Itami Airport - Domestic flights hub.

Getting Around

The Kansai region has excellent rail connectivity. A Kansai Thru Pass or ICOCA card will cover most of your transit needs across Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara.

Healthcare

• Osaka National Hospital - Located in Chuo-ku.
• Oak Clinic Group - Located in Namba, specializing in gynecology and fertility.
• Ueroku Women's Clinic - Phone: 06/6762-5842
• Yodogawa Christian Hospital - Phone: 06/332-2250
• ICC Kobe - International counseling services in Kobe.

Education

• Osaka University - One of Japan's top national universities.
• Kansai University - Large private university.
• Kansai Gaidai University - Well-known for foreign language and exchange programs.
• Osaka International School - International curriculum school.
• Canadian Academy - K-12 international school in Kobe.
• Kansai Christian School - Located in Nara.
• Osaka Japanese Language Education Center - Japanese language training for international students.

Media

• Kansai Scene - English-language magazine covering events, dining, and culture.
• Craigslist Osaka - Classifieds for the Osaka area.

Employment

• Osaka Employment Service Center for Foreigners - Job support and consultations. Phone: 06/6485-6142
• Osaka Regional Immigration Bureau - Visa and residency matters. Phone: 06/4703-2150