Living in Osaka

  • Time Efficient: Working in Osaka can be time efficient as over 80% of Greater Osaka commuters spend less than an hour in getting to their workplace. Of these commuters, over 40% of them live within 30 minutes from home.
  • Solid International Community: All basic living information can be obtained from International House-Osaka, or ihouse, an active community and meeting place for foreign residents and students. Osaka is also home to the American Chamber of Commerce Japan in Kansai, the U.S. Consulate office and 17 other consulate offices from around the world as well as numerous overseas banks.
  • Established English Schools and Health Related Services: There are English speaking schools of all levels and a many English health services in Osaka. Below, we have listed some for easy reference but please visit ihouse's "Osaka Living Information" website for the complete list and for other information ranging from visa, insurance to recycling.

    • Schools

    PreK-12

    Osaka YMCA International School

    In keeping with the overall YMCA philosophy and core beliefs of ‘Caring; Honesty; Respect; and Responsibility’, OYIS provides a rigorous, challenging and developmentally appropriate educational experience based on the curriculum of the province of Ontario, Canada.

    Osaka International School

    OIS is an English-language-based, preK-12, coeducational college-preparatory school in Osaka. OIS is accredited to teach all three curriculum programs of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)

    U.S. University Campuses

    Temple University Japan Campus

    Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is the oldest and largest foreign university in Japan. Founded in 1982, TUJ has developed into a nationally recognized institution offering an extensive range of educational programs. In addition to its core undergraduate program, TUJ offers graduate programs in law, business, and education; an English-language preparation program; continuing education courses; and corporate education classes.


    Carnegie Mellon University, Entertainment Technology Center Osaka Campus

    In January, 2008, One year after receiving an invitation from the City of Osaka, Carnegie Mellon’s ETC-Global opened a satellite campus in Osaka. The purpose of the ETC-Japan campus is to provide CMU students with the opportunity to have a global educational experience while developing relationships with both industry and universities in Japan.


    Health Services

    English Speaking Hospitals and Health Related Organizations

    Yodogawa Christian Hospital

    Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Surgery, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Pediatric Surgery, Dermatology, Urology, OB&GYN, Ophthalmology, E.N.T., Rehabilitation, Rheumatology, Radiology, Pathology, Emergency Dept., Anesthesiology, Hospice

    AMDA International Medical Information Center, Osaka

    This organization provides medical consultation service over the phone for foreign nationals living in Japan. (06-4395-0555)

    For the complete listing of various English services offered in Osaka, visit International House Osaka and Kansai Chapter of American Chamber of Commerce.