In addition to the low cost of living that makes Osaka an affordable place with all the excitement of a big city, Osaka features a number of cultural and recreational amenities.

As the oldest city in Japan, Osaka is known for its many cultural landmarks such as Osaka Castle, and Japan’s oldest government-sponsored temple Shitennoji.

In the Kansai area, there are 244 universities and colleges as well as junior colleges. Many of these universities have graduate schools and fully equipped laboratory facilities. The collaboration among the universities and local industries forms a powerful synergy creating an excellent resource pool of talented and well-educated potential employees. In addition, Osaka has a number of recognized International schools such as the Osaka YMCA International School and the Osaka International School.

The cuisine of Osaka is legendary around Japan. From street-side stands and Osaka-style Japanese cuisine, to the latest in international culinary tastes, Osaka offers everyone something to please the palate.

To fully appreciate all Osaka has to offer, we also invite you to take our online tour of Osaka.