To promote the development of a multicultural society in the Kansai region, Osaka International House Foundation manages various projects to assist foreign residents living in Osaka.
(1) Assistance for Foreign Residents
Staff assist foreign residents in various languages by providing necessary information regarding living in Osaka, as well as introducing them to specialist consulting centers.
| Language | Availability |
|---|---|
| English, Chinese and Korean | Everyday |
| Thai | Monday |
| Portuguese | Tuesday |
| Indonesian | Wednesday |
| Spanish | Friday |
Tel．06-6773-6533
Open 9：00-17：30
Open 9：00-17：30
Information Plaza, Osaka
An information service providing necessary information for life in Osaka and introduction services to specialist consultation centers for foreign residents.
Counseling for Foreign Residents
A counseling service for matters related to city government and legal advice.
Simple translation services are available for foreign residents who visit the following facilities:
“Housing Information Center”, “Child Care Counseling Center”, “Employment Consultation Service” and “AIDS Consultation in Foreign Languages”.
A Guide for Living in Osaka Booklet “Enjoy Osaka”
“Living Information” Foreign Language Website (http://www.ih-osaka.or.jp/enjoy/jp)
One-day Information Service for Foreign Residents
Orientation to Life in Osaka service for foreign residents
(2) Assistance with Learning Japanese
Fureai Salon
Tanoshii Nihongo
Basic Japanese for daily use
(3) Environmental Preparation for a Multicultural Society
Osaka International House Foundation is conducting research into emergency procedures and the transmission of information to foreign residents in the case of an environmental catastrophe.
