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The Information Center aims to fulfill the various needs of citizens and foreign residents living in the Kansai area by collecting and distributing information on multiculturalism, international understanding and international cooperation and overseas exchange, and cooperating with ward offices and related institutes to support foreign residents. Consultation services are available in 7 languages

1. Information Counter
2. Overseas Newspapers and Magazines
3. Library and Information on International Exchange
4. Internet and Computer
5. Catalogue Stand
6. Notice Board
7. i-house Information Stand
8. Cultural Exchange Space for i-house volunteers

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The Information Counter provides information for citizens to become involved in international exchange activities, information to enable foreign residents to live comfortably in Japan and guidance in foreign languages with cooperation of volunteers. The services “Information Plaza Osaka” and “Counseling for Foreign Residents” provided by Osaka City are also available to assist foreign residents living in Kansai through cooperation with ward offices and related institutes

Information Plaza Osaka

Essential information for foreign residents living in Japan and contact details for various specialist consulting agencies is available in 7 languages (English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai and Indonesian).

Tel. 06-6773-6533
Open 9:00－17:00

• leaflet (PDF)

Language	Availability
English, Chinese and Korean	Everyday
Thai	Monday
Portuguese	Tuesday
Indonesian	Wednesday
Spanish	Friday

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Counseling for Foreign Residents

Counseling services for foreign residents including legal advice are available in 7 languages (English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai and Indonesian).

9:00-17:30 ※Except National holidays

Counseling on municipal issues
Tel. 06-6773-6533

Legal Counseling
Twice a month (First and third Wednesday)
Reservation required (13:00-16:00)
Reservation for Legal Counseling
Tel. 06-6772-1127

During the odd- numbered months	First Wednesdays/Third Wednesdays:	13:00-16:00
During the even- numbered months	First Wednesdays:	13:00-16:00
During the even- numbered months	Third Wednesdays:	17:00-20:00

Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai and Indonesian. Note: The legal counseling session on the third Wednesday of each odd-numbered month is NOT held at International House Osaka but at the Citizens Counseling Room at Osaka City Hall (1F).

• Leaflet (pdf)

• Leaflet (pdf)

An extensive reference library containing materials and information regarding multiculturalism, international understanding and international cooperation, as well as overseas exchange is available. Information for foreigners regarding life in Japan, Japanese language and culture, promotion of international understanding for citizens and the international exchange activities of volunteers, NGOs and NPOs is also available.The Library corner is stocked with books on history,culture and languages from across the world.There is also an extensive reference section overseas journals and newspapers.
※ Reference only.

Brochures from various organizations regarding overseas exchange programs and Japanese study are on display in the catalogue stand. 

A notice board is available free of charge to advertise for language and culture exchange, employment and housing information.

Information stand offers various information about International House, Osaka and introduces activities of i-house volunteers.

Room for i-house volunteer activities such as “Tanoshii Nihongo (Japanese Lesson)," “i-house Culture Salon” and “International Picture Book Readings AI-AI." It can also be used for the preparation and meetings for the activities.