Reports

• 2026.01.16Event
  
  

  ORIGAMI EVENT (B.S.P. Toyonaka)

  On Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, from 12:15 p.m., “ORIGAMI EVENT” organized by B.S.P.Toyonaka was held, with 6 international students and 5 local students participating.  Participants chose their favorite colors and patterns of paper, watched videos and read books to learn how to make origami, and helped each other with the difficult parts.  They enjoyed interacting and working on creations such as rabbits, flowers, and cranes.

  

• 2026.01.15Event
  Chocolate Salami Making (OUISA)
  

  On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 4:30 p.m., OUISA held a “Chocolate Salami Making” event, which was attended by 17 international students and 6 local students.
  Chocolate salami is an Italian chocolate confection that looks like a salami sausage. Participants worked together by dividing roles, melting the chocolate, and mixing it with other ingredients such as eggs, butter, and cookies. They then shaped the mixture into a log and chilled it. While waiting for the chocolate to set, everyone enjoyed chatting together and deepening their interaction.
  When the chocolate had hardened, participants cut it into slices with a bit of nervousness, and it was impressive to see everyone happily enjoying the chocolate together.

  

• 2026.01.15Event
  Ozoni Event (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
  

  On Friday, January 9th, 2026, from 12:15 p.m., the “Ozoni Event” organized by B.S.P.Toyonaka was held, with 7 international students and 9 local students participating. Using the mochi made during the previous day’s mochi-making event, the B.S.P. members served Kansai-style ozoni with white miso and sweet red bean soup with mochi (zenzai). For the international students, it was a valuable opportunity to experience traditional Japanese cuisine.

• 2026.01.15Event
  LET’S MAKE MOCHI (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
  

  On Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 12:15 p.m., the event “LET’S MAKKE MOCHI” organized by B.S.P.Toyonaka was held, with 12 international students and 18 local students participating. Using a mochi-making machine, participants took turns shaping the freshly made mochi by hand and enjoyed it with a variety of toppings such as sweet red bean paste (anko), roasted soybean flour (kinako), and soy sauce with seaweed (isobe). For many international students, it was their first time tasting freshly made mochi. They said, “It’s so delicious!” and everyone enjoyed a fun and friendly time together, filled with smiles and laughter.

• 2026.01.14Event
  Kremsnita-Making Event (B.S.P. Suita)
  

  On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 16:30 p.m., the “Kremsnita-Making Event” organized by B.S.P. Suita was held at IRIS.
  15 International students and 5 local students participated and enjoyed making Kremsnita, a traditional Slovenian dessert.The event started with cutting baked puff pastry, after which participants worked together to prepare the cream.
  While the dessert was chilling, a Slovenian international student gave a presentation on Slovenian culture and recommended tourist destinations, which was well received by the audience.After completion, participants enjoyed the Kremsnita together, making the event a meaningful opportunity for both cooking and cultural exchange.

  

• 2026.01.13Event
  First Calligraphy of the Year (B.S.P. Suita)
  

  On Friday, January 9, 2026, from 12:15 p.m., a calligraphy event was held at IRIS, organized by B.S.P. Suita.
  The event welcomed a total of 20 participants, including 9 international students and 11 local students.
  Under the thoughtful guidance of the B.S.P. members, participants learned the proper use of calligraphy brushes and fundamental calligraphy techniques.
  Participants actively engaged in the activity, challenging themselves to write kanji and expressing their New Year’s aspirations.

  

• 2026.01.06Event
  "KAKIZOME "(New Year's Calligraphy) Experience（B.S.P. Minoh）
  

  January 5th (Mon.), 12:15-14:00, on the 5th floor of  Research and Education Hub, "KAKIZOME (first calligraphy of the New Year)" was held by B.S.P. Minoh.  The number of participants was 19 international students and 8 local students. The international students experienced the traditional event of Japanese New Year, and they had a good time.

  

• 2025.12.26Event
  TOSHIKOSHI SOBA (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
  

  On Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025, from 12:15 p.m., the event “TOSHIKOSHI SOBA” organized by B.S.P.Toyonaka was held, with 12 international students and 15 local students participating. After explaining that “in Japan, there is a custom of eating soba noodles on New Year’s Eve,” the B.S.P. members served soba to the participants. While experiencing Japanese food culture, the participants shared lively conversations, and many commented that the event was enjoyable and the food was delicious.

• 2025.12.25Event
  Night Walk～Midosuji Illumination (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
  

  On Friday, December 19, 2025, from 18:00, the event “Night Walk～Midosuji Illumination～” organized by B.S.P.Toyonaka was held, with 7 international students and 5 local students participating. They strolled through the bustling city, enjoying the illuminations that adorn Midosuji Avenue in Osaka during winter.

• 2025.12.25Event
  New Year's Cards & Japanese Café (B.S.P. Minoh)
  

  December 19(Fri.) & 23(Tue.), 2025, 12:15- "New Year's Cards & Japanese Café” was held by B.S.P. Minoh at IRIS Minoh branch . 37 international students and 19 local students participated. They wrote New Year’s greeting messages and enjoyed making New
  Year’s cards decorated with horses, the Chinese zodiac sign for 2026, and other New Year’s decorations. Afterwards, they shared their finished cards, creating a fun and enjoyable exchange.

  

• 2025.12.25Event
  Secret Gift Swap(OUISA)
  

  On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, from 4:50 p.m., OUISA hosted a “Secret Gift Swap,” with 16 international students and 4 local students participating.
  While enjoying games planned by OUISA members, participants gradually exchanged gifts. In the end, everyone was delighted with the gift they received, making the event a warm and cheerful exchange filled with smiles.

  

• 2025.12.25Event
  Night Walk: Midosuji Illumination (B.S.P.Suita)
  

  On Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 6:00 p.m.,“Night Walk: Midosuji Illumination” was held by B.S.P. Suita.

  A total of 14 students participated, including 6 international students and 8 local students.

  The participants enjoyed strolling along Midosuji, admiring the vibrant illumination of the ginkgo-lined avenue and experiencing the beauty of Japan’s winter atmosphere.

  

• 2025.12.18Event
  Let's make trifles!! (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
  

  On Monday, December 15, 2025, from 12:15p.m., the event “Let's make trifles!!” organized by B.S.P. Toyonaka was held, with 6 international students and 11 local students participating. First, the B.S.P members explained trifle (a British dessert with layers of cream, sponge cake, fruit, and more in a dish). Participants assembled their own trifles in cups using ingredients prepared by the members, finishing them with a decorative swirl of cream. The event was a wonderful opportunity for interaction, filled with smiles as everyone enjoyed their sweets.

• 2025.12.18Event
  Night Walk-Midosuji (B.S.P. Minoh)
  

  December.12th(Fri.) 2025,17:30-, "Night Walk-Midosuji" was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 10 international students and 10 local students. The participants strolled along Midosuji in the cold, enjoying the vibrant illumination of the ginkgo tree-lined streets.

  

   

• 2025.12.10Event
  Crepe-Making Event (B.S.P. Suita)
  

  On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 12:15 p.m., the “Crepe-Making Event” organized by B.S.P. Suita was held at IRIS. 20 international students and 6 local students participated.They enjoyed making their own original crepes by cooking the crepe batter and choosing from toppings such as chocolate sauce, whipped cream, bananas, ham, and cheese. Each participant selected their toppings creatively, resulting in a variety of unique crepes. The sweet aroma of freshly made crepes filled IRIS, and everyone enjoyed their creations over tea,making it a wonderful opportunity for students to spend time together in a relaxed atmosphere.

  

• 2025.12.08Event
  Day Trip～Osaka Castle, Osaka Museum of Housing and Living～ (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
  

  On Sunday, November 30th, 2025, from 10:00-, “Day trip～Osaka Castle, Osaka Museum of Housing and Living～” was held by B.S.P.Toyonaka. A total of 12 international students and 5 local students participated. After visiting the exhibition at Osaka Museum of Housing and Living, where a street from the Edo period was recreated, they all enjoyed Osaka’s soul food — okonomiyaki. Then they visited Osaka Castle and took a walk through Osaka Castle Park where the autumn leaves were at their peak. Under the clear autumn sky, they spent a perfect day together.

• 2025.12.01Event
  Nature Walk～Nagai Park～(OUISA)
  

  On Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 10:00 AM, OUISA held the event Nature Walk – Nagai Park, which was attended by 17 international students and 2 local students. The group was blessed with good weather, and the autumn leaves at Nagai Park were exceptionally beautiful. They really enjoyed a pleasant walk together.

  

• 2025.11.28Event
  Japanese Traditional Games Day（B.S.P. Suita）
  

  On November 28th (Fri.), 2025, from 12:15, B.S.P. Suita held the “Japanese Traditional Games Event” at IRIS.

  A total of 10 students participated,

  including 5 international students and 5 local students. The event featured traditional Japanese games such as Kendama, spinning tops, Hyakunin Isshu, and the stacked Daruma game.

  Participants enjoyed the activities enthusiastically, sharing a fun and engaging time while experiencing Japanese culture and traditions.

  

• 2025.11.25Event
  Takoyaki Event (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
  

  On Thursday, November 20th, 2025, from 12:15p.m., “Takoyaki Event” was held by Toyonaka B.S.P. A total of 10 international students and 8 local students participated. The B.S.P. members prepared the batter and ingredients in advance, and the participants split into three tables to cook and enjoy Takoyaki. Many international students tried making Takoyaki for the first time, and everyone spent a cheerful time chatting and smiling as they gathered around this Osaka specialty.

• 2025.11.25Event
  OUISA HOUR ~Italy~(OUISA)
  

  On Friday, November 21, from 16:30, the event “OUISA HOUR – Italy”, hosted by OUISA, was held at IRIS. A total of 15 international students and 4 local students participated.

  Paola, who is from Italy, taught the group about various types of pasta and how to make them in a very friendly and detailed way.
  The students tried making pasta in different shapes, and everyone took home the pasta they made.
  For many students, it was their first time making pasta, and it became a fun and meaningful opportunity to experience another culture.

  

• 2025.11.20Event
  "WASHOKU" Cooking Party (B.S.P. Minoh）
  

  November 14th (Fri.), 18:30. -, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub, "WASHOKU Cooking Party"（Making ONIGIRI, DASHIMAKI and TONJIRU, MISOSIRU） was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 10 international students and 10 local students. B.S.P. members gave explanations and demonstrations, so students new to preparing traditional Japanese dishes felt at ease and enjoyed interacting with others during the activity.

  

  

• 2025.11.19Event
  Sweet Potato Making Event (B.S.P. Suita)
  

  On November 18th, 2025, at 12:15 PM, B.S.P. Suita hosted a "Sweet Potato Making Event" at IRIS.

  11 international students and 8 local students participated, dividing into four groups to enjoy making their own original sweet potatoes using ingredients like sweet potatoes, butter, and sugar.

  Many participants were making sweet potatoes for the first time,and each of them used their creativity to shape and bake their sweet potatoes.

  The sweet aroma of the roasting sweet potatoes filled IRIS, and everyone gathered to enjoy the finished products while drinking tea,

  making it a wonderful opportunity to deepen connections.

  

• 2025.10.31Event
  Spanish Cafe (OUISA)
  

  On Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 12:10 p.m., a Spanish Cafe organized by OUISA was held at IRIS, with nine international students participating.
  They had  lively discussions about what they have been doing since coming to Japan and about events and traditions in their home countries, such as how they celebrate Halloween and New Year.

  

• 2025.10.31Event
  Mystery party（OUISA）
  

  A mystery party organized by OUISA was held at IRIS on Wednesday, October 29, from 4:30 p.m.

  A total of nineteen international students and three local students participated.

  OUISA members had prepared a mystery-solving game in advance and distributed materials to all participants.

  Divided into groups, the participants worked together enthusiastically and seemed to enjoy solving the puzzles. It was a great opportunity for cultural exchange.

  

• 2025.10.31Event
  Moon-Viewing Event (B.S.P. Suita)
  

  On Tuesday, October 28, at 4:50 p.m., the “Moon-Viewing Event” hosted by B.S.P. Suita was held at IRIS.

  A total of 16 participants joined the event, including 11 international students and 5 local students.

  They made three kinds of rice dumplings together—mitarashi (sweet soy sauce), kinako (soybean flour), and anko (red bean paste)—and enjoyed eating them while gazing at the moon.

  

• 2025.10.29Event
  GYOZA Party (B.S.P. Minoh)
  

  October 28th (Tue.), 18:30-, “GYOZA Party” was held by B.S.P. Minoh at CIEE Minoh Branch. The number of participants was 15 international students and 7 local students. The participants had fun cooking and tasting Gyoza together while enjoying conversations.

  

• 2025.10.29Event
  Welcome Party (B.S.P. Minoh)
  
  October 23rd (Thu), 18:30—Minoh B.S.P. held a “Welcome Party” at Minoh Campus. There were 43 international students and 28 local students, including new students from this Autumn. A warm and fun welcome party was held where students enjoyed interacting with each other through games played by both international and local students.
  
  
• 2025.10.24Event
  Kansai Dialect Café(B.S.P. Suita)
  

  On Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 12:15 p.m., the Kansai Dialect Café organized by B.S.P. Suita was held at IRIS.

  A total of 20 participants joined the event, including 16 international students and 4 local students.

  Under the friendly and attentive guidance of B.S.P. members from Kyoto and Hyogo, participants enjoyed learning about the characteristics and basic phrases of the Kansai dialect.

  They showed great interest in topics such as how to pronounce “ichigo” (strawberry) and how to use “chau chau,”

  listening eagerly while laughing and expressing surprise throughout the enjoyable session.

  

• 2025.10.24Event
  Welcome Party (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
  

  On Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, from 5:30 p.m., “Welcome Party” was held at Assembly Hall by Toyonaka B.S.P. A total of 83 international students and 29 local students participated. The event started with Toyonaka Bingo, followed by a group quiz competition organized by B.S.P. members, and game corners featuring bean-picking contests, ring toss, Jenga, and more. Participants enjoyed their favorite games and interacted with one another. Through the quizzes and games, conversations naturally flowed, and it became a wonderful opportunity to make new friends.

   

• 2025.10.20Event
  Welcome Party – (OUISA)
  

  On Friday, October 17, 2025, from 4:45 p.m., the OUISA “Welcome Party” was held at the IC Hall on the Suita Campus, with forty-two international students and nine local students taking part. The event was also supported by members of the B.S.P.

  Participants enjoyed a lively quiz game in small groups, creating a cheerful and friendly atmosphere.
  It was a wonderful opportunity for new students to get to know each other and to connect with current students as well.

  

• 2025.10.16Event
  French Cafe (OUISA)
  

  On Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 12:10 p.m., a French Language Café organized by OUISA was held at IRIS.

  6 international students and 1 local students participated.

  Since all participants had a certain level of proficiency in French, the planned games were not used.

  Instead, they enjoyed lively conversations about self-introductions, Japanese foods they had already tried, and their plans for things they would like to do in Japan.

  

• 2025.10.15Event
  Takoyaki Making Class (B.S.P. Suita)
  

  On October 14th (Tue.), 2025, at 12:15, B.S.P. Suita hosted a “TAKOYAKI Making Class” at IRIS. 11 international students and 10 local students participated. Divided into three groups, they enjoyed making original takoyaki using various ingredients such as octopus,

  tempura flakes, and chikuwa (tube-shaped fish cake).

  Many participants were trying their hand at making takoyaki for the first time, and the event provided a fun opportunity to experience Osaka's food culture while fostering international exchange.

  

• 2025.10.10Event
  Daily Life Orientation (OUISA)
  

  On Friday, October 10, 2025, at 12:10 p.m., the Daily Life Orientation organized by OUISA was held at IRIS. 6 international students and 2 local students participated in the event. OUISA members introduced a wide range of useful information for new students, including how to use public transportation in Japan, local manners, and details about the university’s campus bus system.

  

• 2025.10.09Event
  Japanese Cafe（B.S.P.Suita）
  

  On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 12:15 p.m., a Japanese Café organized by B.S.P. Suita was held at IRIS.

  A total of 23 international students and 7 local students participated in the event.

  Although many of the students were meeting for the first time, they quickly became friendly and enjoyed lively conversations while introducing themselves and talking about their hobbies.

  This semester, the Japanese Café and English Café will be held alternately every Wednesday from 12:15 p.m. at IRIS.

  

• 2025.10.07Event
  Lunch Party (B.S.P.Minoh)
  

  October 1st, 2nd, 6th, and 7th , 12:30- 13:20 “Lunch party” was held by B.S.P. Minoh on 5^th Fl., Minoh Branch. The total number of participants was 36 international students and 19 local students. B.S.P. members answered questions from participants and chatted with them in Japanese and English. They made new friends and enjoyed talking each day.

  

• 2025.10.03Event
  Campus tour＠Suita （OUISA and B.S.P. Suita.）
  

  October 3rd (Fri.), 2025, 11:30‐, a campus tour was held at the Suita Campus, organized by OUISA and B.S.P. Suita.

  The number of participants was 7 international students and 3 local students.

  Senior student volunteers guided the newly arrived international students around convenient and important spots on the Suita Campus and enjoyed lunch together with the participants.

  The volunteer students kindly answered participants’ questions while showing them around the campus.

  The tour was filled with lively conversations and served as a great opportunity for students to connect and deepen their interactions.

  

• 2025.10.02Event
  Campus Tour & Chatting (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
  

  September 24th (Wed.) and 30th (Tue.) 2025, 11:30-, two sessions of the “Campus Tour and Chatting” event were held by B.S.P. Toyonaka. A total of 122 international students and 15 local students participated over the two days. B.S.P members guided the new international students around the Toyonaka campus, and after the tour, they enjoyed chatting and getting to know each other. This event provided a great opportunity for international students who are about to begin their life at The University of Osaka to meet one another.

• 2025.10.02Event
  “Get to know each other” Session ＠Suita campus（OUISA and B.S.P. Suita）
  

  On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 2:30 p.m., an exchange event “Get to know each other” organized by OUISA and B.S.P. Suita was held twice at IRIS, one in English and one in Japanese.

  Twenty-eight international students and three Japanese students joined the event, enjoying friendly conversations about life in Japan and at the university.
  In a relaxed atmosphere, everyone naturally opened to one another, making it a wonderful opportunity to build new connections.

  

• 2025.10.01Event
  Minoh Campus Tour ( B.S.P. Minoh)
  

  On September 30th (Tue.), 17:00-, a campus tour was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 54 international students and 4 local students. B.S.P. members and the new international students walked together inside the building of Minoh Campus. After the tour, they enjoyed chatting together.

  

• 2025.09.26Event
  Campus tour＠Suita （OUISA and B.S.P. Suita.）
  

  On Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 10:00 and 12:15, campus tours were held at Suita Campus,

  organized by OUISA, B.S.P. Suita, and volunteers.

  A total of 141 international students and 12 local students participated.

  Senior students guided the newly arrived international students around the campus,

  introducing facilities such as the bus stop and the library.

  The tour provided a valuable opportunity for participants to engage in conversations and strengthen their connections with one another.

  

   

• 2025.08.08Event
  Farewell Party ( B.S.P. Minoh)
  On Thursday, August 7th, from 18:30, on the 5th floor of the Research and Education Hub,a “Farewell Party” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 34 international students and 19 localstudents. Through games performed by international and local students, participants enjoyed communicating with one another, making it a warm and fun Farewell Party.
• 2025.08.08Event
  YUKATA Practice for Summer Festival（B.S.P. Minoh）
  On Friday, August 1st, the “YUKATA Practice for Summer Festival” was held by Minoh B.S.P. on the 5th floor of the Research and Education Hub, Participants practiced how to wear a yukata with the assistance of an experienced member. At the beginning of the session, the member provided an introduction to the yukata and then guided participants step by step through the dressing process.
• 2025.07.25Event
  Japanese Café & English Café（B.S.P. Suita）
  

  From April to July 2025, the Japanese Café and English Café, organized by B.S.P. Suita,

  were held every Thursday at IRIS.

  A total of 108 international students and 60 local students participated,

  making it a great opportunity to make new friends.

  The Japanese Café and English Café are scheduled to be held next semester.

  

• 2025.07.25Event
  Japanese Café・English Café (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
  

  On Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025, at 12:15 p.m., the final “Japanese Café” of the semester was held by B.S.P. Toyonaka at the Toyonaka Branch. A total of 311 international students and 154 local students participated during the semester. In addition, the “English Café” was held twice this semester, with a total of 16 international students and 31 local students participating. Many participants became good friends through meeting each week. The Language Café provided a lively and enjoyable opportunity for exchange across countries, regions, faculties, and academic years.

• 2025.07.24Event
  Language Café (B.S.P. Minoh)
  

  The language Café was held by B.S.P. Minoh this semester.From April to July, 50 café sessions were offered in 15 different languages, with a total participation of 204 international students and 209 local students.It was a great opportunity for the participants to make friends.The Language Café will also be held next semester.

  

• 2025.07.18Event
  Warabi Mochi Making Class (B.S.P. Suita)
  

  On Friday, July 18, 2025, from 12:15 p.m., the “Warabi-mochi Making Event” was held by B.S.P. Suita at IRIS. 14 international students and 6 local students participated. After a clear and polite explanation by the B.S.P. members, the participants enjoyed making warabi-mochi together.

  

• 2025.07.14Event
  Making Shaved Ice Event (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
  

  On Thursday, July 10^th, 2025, at 12:15 p.m., the “Making Shaved Ice Event” organized by B.S.P. Toyonaka was held, with 6 international students and 10 local students participating. The B.S.P. members prepared strawberry and matcha syrups, along with sweet red beans and chewy shiratama dumplings as toppings. Participants had a great time making and decorating their own shaved ice. This year, with the weather being hotter than usual, they enjoyed chatting while eating the refreshing shaved ice, taking a brief moment to cool down.

• 2025.07.14Event
  OUISA HOUR～Mongolia～
  

  On Friday, July 11th at 16:30～, OUISA hosted “OUISA HOUR～Mongolia～ ” at IRIS, with 18 international students and 13 local students in attendance. This time, Ms.Dorjsuren Erdenetuul, who is from Mongolia, gave a presentation about her home country.

  She introduced various aspects of Mongolian culture, focusing especially on traditional festivals. The participants listened with great interest.

  Additionally, everyone made and enjoyed Khuushuur, a traditional Mongolian deep-fried dumpling, making it a fun event where participants could fully experience Mongolian culture.

  

• 2025.07.10Event
  Tanabata Week ・ Somen Festival (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
  

  From Tuesday, July 1st to Friday, July 4th 2025, the “Tanabata Week” organized by B.S.P. Toyonaka was held at Toyonaka Branch, with 19 international students and 28 local students participating. On July 1st, B.S.P. members went to get a bamboo branch to prepare for the Tanabata Festival. By July 4th, students who visited the branch wrote various wishes on strips of paper and decorated the bamboo with them.

  On Monday, July 7th, from 12:15 p.m., 3 international students and 6 local students participated in the “Somen Festival”. The participants enjoyed Somen Noodles decorated in a Tanabata theme, experiencing one of Japan's representative summer foods.

• 2025.07.08Event
  Tanabata WEEK(B.S.P. Suita)
  

  From Tuesday, July 1 to Monday, July 7, 2025, “Tanabata WEEK” was held at IRIS, organized by B.S.P. Suita.

  A cumulative total of 23 international students and 21 local students participated.

  During the event, a special edition of the English Café was held where participants wrote their wishes in English on tanzaku (wish strips), and there was also an origami activity to create traditional Tanabata decorations to hang on bamboo branches.

  Participants enjoyed learning how to make the decorations together with B.S.P. members, while thinking about their wishes and decorating the bamboo.

   

  This event provided a valuable opportunity for students to deepen their connections through the traditional Japanese celebration of Tanabata.