News
- 2024.03.12Event
Osaka University International Alumni Association
Osaka University International Alumni Association (OUIAA) will hold a welcome party for new graduating international students.
This is a good opportunity for graduating international students to interact and get to know each other, so if you are interested, please attend. - 2024.03.05Other
IRIS Letter No.20 (2024.3.5)
*Contents:
1. Osaka University International Alumni Association (OUIAA)
2. Update on the enrollment and tuition fees exemption/paying tuition fees in installments for the first half of the 2024-25 academic year
3. Intensive Japanese Language Course (CIEE) - 2024.01.31Other
IRIS Letter No.19 (2024.1.31)
*Contents:
1. Suspension of inter-campus bus service during spring holidays
2. Opening Hours of IRIS, CIEE Toyonaka and Minoh Branches (CIEE)
3. OUISA HOUR~Mexico~ (OUISA)
4. OUISA Lunch Hour (OUISA)
5. Merch Design Competition (OUISA)
6. Debate Event (B.S.P. Toyonaka) - 2024.01.31Event
February 13th (Tue.) OUISA LUNCH HOUR (OUISA)
Date & Time: February 13th (Tue.) 12:10~
Place: IRIS Suita (2F, IC Hall, Suita Campus)**Pre-registration is required.**
Limited to 15 participants - 2024.01.31Event
February 6th (Tue.) OUISA HOUR~Mexico~(OUISA)
An international student will introduce the culture, history and geography of Mexico in English.
Date: February 6th (Tue.) 12:10~12:50
Place: IRIS Suita (2F, IC Hall, Suita Campus)+Zoom
**Pre-registration required** - 2024.01.26Event
February 8th (Thu.) Debate Event (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
Date & Time: February 8th (Thu.) 12:30~14:00
Place: CIEE Toyonaka Branch (2F, Student Service & Union Bldg., Toyonaka campus)Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: Free
No application required
- 2024.01.17Event
Merch Design Competition (OUISA)
Would you like to design new OUISA T-shirts and hoodies?
Application & Details:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe313Uqy1AYmfHHKM1gpueAG4KzDK0UNggCbQIUQ_NOtcjq6w/viewformDeadline for design submission: February 15th (Thu.)
- 2024.01.11Event
January 19th (Fri.) Let’s Make BABY CASTELLA (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
Date & Time: January 19th (Fri.) 12:15~13:00
Place: CIEE Toyonaka Branch (2F, Student Service & Union Bldg., Toyonaka campus)Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: 200 yen
**Application is required**
Limited to 15 participants - 2024.01.11Event
January 16th (Tue.) Game Event (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
Date & Time: January 16th (Tue.) 12:15~13:00
Place: CIEE Toyonaka Branch (2F, Student Service & Union Bldg., Toyonaka campus)Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: Free
Application is NOT required - 2024.01.11Other
IRIS Letter No.18 (2024.1.11)
*Contents:
1. Suspension of inter-campus bus service on Fri., January 12th
2. City Walk : Osaka Castle Illumination (OUISA)
3. OUISA Lunch Hour (OUISA)
4. OUISA HOUR~France~ (OUISA)
5. Let’s Make MOCHI (OUISA)
6. Game Event (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
7. Caramelized Fruit Making (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
8. Let’s Make BABY CASTELLA (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
9. MOCHI Making Class (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
10. Japanese Traditional Play Day (B.S.P. Suita)
11. Japanese Cafe (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
12. Japanese Cafe・English Cafe (B.S.P. Suita)
13. January's Language Cafe @Minoh Campus(B.S.P.Minoh) - 2024.01.11Event
January 17th (Wed.) Caramelized Fruit Making (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
Date & Time: January 17th (Wed.) 12:15~13:15
Place: CIEE Toyonaka Branch (2F, Student Service & Union Bldg., Toyonaka campus)Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: 300 yen
**Application is NOT required**
Limited to 10 participants (First-come-first-served basis on the day)
- 2024.01.11Event
January 26th (Fri.) MOCHI Making Class (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
Date & Time: January 26th (Fri.) 12:15~13:15
Place: CIEE Toyonaka Branch (2F, Student Service & Union Bldg., Toyonaka campus)Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: 300 yen
**Application is required**
Limited to 15 participants - 2024.01.04Other
IRIS Letter No.17 (2024.1.4)
Happy New Year!
As you maybe be aware, a major earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 struck the Noto Peninsula area on January 1 (Mon.). Osaka also experienced a tremor with an intensity of 4, which might have been surprising for you. Additionally, some of you may have experienced the earthquake outside of Osaka. We genuinely hope that everyone is safe and sound.
Please refer to the following links that may help you gather information on earthquakes and learn about countermeasures.
NHK news
Earthquake News Updates and Latest Information | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
Safety tips for travelers app
Safety tips for travelers (jnto.go.jp)
(multi languages)
Earthquake information (Japan Meteorological Agency)
Japan Meteorological Agency|Earthquake Information (jma.go.jp)
10 tips for Earthquake safety (Tokyo Fire Department)
https://www.tfd.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/lfe/bou_topic/jisin/20230124point10eng.pdf
Tokyo Fire Department Multilingual Page
Osaka Disaster Prevention Net
Osaka Disaster Prevention Net (transer.com)
We hope this year will be another good one for all of you.
- 2024.01.01Event
Jan.14th (Sun.) City Walk : Osaka Castle Illumination(OUISA)
Date: Jan.14th (Sun.)
Destination: Osaka Castle
Admission Fee: 1,500 yen
Meeting points:
① Kita-senri Station Ticket gate @15:50
OR
② Temmabashi Station Exit 3 @16:50※Osaka university students only
**Pre-registration required (Limited to 20 participants) **
- 2024.01.01Event
January 22nd (Mon.) OUISA HOUR~France~(OUISA)
An international student will introduce the culture, history and geography of France in English.
Date: January 22nd (Mon.) 12:10~12:50
Place: IRIS Suita (2F, IC Hall, Suita Campus)+Zoom
Osaka university students only
**Pre-registration required** - 2024.01.01Event
January 19th (Fri.) OUISA LUNCH HOUR (OUISA)
Date & Time: January 19th (Fri.) 12:10~
Place: IRIS Suita (2F, IC Hall, Suita Campus)**Pre-registration is required.**
Limited to 15 people - 2024.01.01Event
January 26th (Fri.) Let’s Make MOCHI (OUISA)
Date: January 26th (Fri.) 16:30~17:45
Place: IRIS Suita (2F, IC Hall, Suita Campus)
・Osaka university students only
・Fee: ¥200
**Pre-registration is required**
・Limited to 15 participants (First-come-first-served basis) - 2023.12.26Event
January 16th (Tue.) Japanese Traditional Play Day (B.S.P. Suita)
Date & Time :January 16th (Tue.) 12:15~13:15
Place: IRIS Suita, Suita campus (IC Hall 2F)・Only for Osaka University's students.
・Fee: Free
・Pre-registration is NOT required. - 2023.12.22Event
January 11th (Thu.) First Calligraphy of the New Year(B.S.P.Minoh)
Date & Time:January 11th (Thu.) 12:30~13:20
Place: CIEE Minoh Branch (5F, Research and Education Hub, Minoh campus)Fee: Free
Registration is NOT required.
Only for Osaka university students - 2023.12.22Other
IRIS Letter No.16 (2023.12.22)
*Contents:
1. Notice of temporary IRIS closure (Center for International Education and Exchange)
during winter holidays
2. Suspension of inter-campus bus service during winter holidays
3. Japanese Cafe (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
4. Japanese Cafe・English Cafe (B.S.P. Suita)
5. January's Language Cafe @Minoh Campus(B.S.P.Minoh)
6. KAKIZOME~New Year's Calligraphy~(B.S.P. Toyonaka)
7. First Calligraphy of the New Year(B.S.P.Minoh)
8. Debate Event (B.S.P. Toyonaka) - 2023.12.22Event
January’s Language Cafe @Minoh Campus(B.S.P.Minoh)
Time:12:30-13:20
Place: CIEE Minoh Branch (5F, Research and Education Hub, Minoh campus)
Date:
*German Cafe:9th(Tue.)
*French Cafe:10th(Wed.)
*Japanese Cafe:11th・18th(Thu.)※ ”Kakizome (new year's calligraphy) Party” will be held on 11th!
*Vietnamese Cafe:15th(Mon.)
*Chinese Cafe:16th(Tue.)
*Mongolian Cafe:17th(Wed.)
*Russian Cafe:19th(Fri.)
*English Cafe:22th(Mon.)
*Korean Cafe:23th(Tue.)Osaka University students only
Application NOT required - 2023.12.22Event
January 10th (Wed.) Debate Event (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
Date & Time: January 10th (Wed.) 12:15~13:00
Place: CIEE Toyonaka Branch (2F, Student Service & Union Bldg., Toyonaka campus)Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: Free
**Application is required**
Limited to 20 participants (First-come-first-served basis)
- 2023.12.21Event
Jan. 9th (Tue.) Calligraphy (B.S.P. Suita)
Date & Time : Jan. 9th (Tue.) 12:15~13:15
Place: IRIS Suita, Suita campus (IC Hall 2F)・Only for Osaka University's students.
・Fee: Free
・Pre-registration is NOT required.
- 2023.12.19Event
January 9th (Tue.) KAKIZOME~New Year's Calligraphy~ (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
Date & Time:January 9th (Tue.) 12:15~13:00
Place: CIEE Toyonaka Branch (2F, Student Service & Union Bldg., Toyonaka campus)Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: Free
Registration is NOT required. - 2023.12.12Event
Dec.21st (Thu.) Tea Party & Making Scone (B.S.P. Suita)
Date & Time : Dec.21st (Thu.) 15:00~16:30
Place: IRIS Suita, Suita campus (IC Hall 2F)・Fee: 200 yen
・Capacity: 15 (Application is required)
・Only for Osaka University's students. - 2023.12.06Event
December 21st (Thu.) Night Walk~Midoshji Illumination~ (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
Date & Time: December 21st (Thu.) 18:00-19:30
Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: Free
Capacity: 15 people on a first-come, first-served basis
(Application deadline:Dec.17th) - 2023.12.06Event
Dec.14th (Thu.) Let’s Make DALGONA (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
Date & Time:Dec.14th (Thu.) 15:10~16:10
Place: CIEE Toyonaka Branch (2F, Student Service & Union Bldg., Toyonaka campus)Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: 100yen
Limited to 20 people (Pre- registration is required. ) - 2023.12.06Other
IRIS Letter No.15(2023.12.6)
*Contents:
1. Japanese Cafe (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
2. Japanese Cafe・English Cafe (B.S.P. Suita)
3. Origami Workshop (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
4. Night Walk~Midoshji Illumination~ (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
5. December's Language Cafe @Minoh Campus(B.S.P.Minoh)
6. OUISA HOUR~Serbia~ (OUISA)
7. Secret Gift Swap (OUISA)
8. English Cafe (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
9. Let‘s Make DALGONA(B.S.P. Toyonaka)
10. OUISA LUNCH HOUR (OUISA)
IRIS Letter あいりすレターN0.15 - 2023.12.04Event
December 15th (Fri.) OUISA LUNCH HOUR (OUISA)
Date & Time: December 15th (Fri.) 12:10~
Place: IRIS Suita (2F, IC Hall, Suita Campus)**Pre-registration is required.**
Limited to 15 people - 2023.12.01Event
Dec.15th (Fri.) English Cafe (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
Date & Time:Dec.15th (Fri.) 12:15~13:00
Place: CIEE Toyonaka Branch (2F, Student Service & Union Bldg., Toyonaka campus)Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: Free
Pre- registration is not required.
- 2023.12.01Event
December 20th (Wed.) Secret Gift Swap (OUISA)
Date & Time: December 20th (Wed.) 17:00~19:00
Place: CIEE Room5-6 (2F, IC Hall, Suita Campus)
**Pre-registration is required.**
Limited to 50 people
Prepare minimum 1,000yen gift - 2023.11.30Event
December's Language Cafe @Minoh Campus(B.S.P.Minoh)
Time:12:20-13:20
Place: CIEE Minoh Branch (5F, Research and Education Hub, Minoh campus)
Date:
*Chinese Cafe:4th(Mon.)12th(Tue.)
*Swedish Cafe:5th(Tue.)
*English Cafe:6th・13th・20th(Wed.)
*Japanese Cafe:7th・14th・21th(Thu.)
*Turkish Cafe:8th(Fri.)*Two events held simultaneously
*Russian Cafe:8th(Fri.)*Two events held simultaneously
*Italian Cafe:11th(Mon.)*Two events held simultaneously
*Vietnamese Cafe:11th(Mon.)*Two events held simultaneously
*Indonesian Cafe:15th(Fri.)
*German Cafe:18th(Mon.)*Two events held simultaneously
*Burmese Cafe:18th(Mon.)*Two events held simultaneously
*Spanish Cafe:19th(Tue.)
*Korean Cafe:22th(Fri.) - 2023.11.30Event
December 6th (Wed.) OUISA HOUR~Serbia~(OUISA)
Date: December 6th (Wed.) 12:10~12:50
Place: IRIS Suita (2F, IC Hall, Suita Campus)+Zoom
Fee:Free
Pre-registration required - 2023.11.29Event
Dec.6th (Wed.) Origami Workshop (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
Date & Time : Dec.6th (Wed.) 12:15 ~ 13:00
Place : CIEE Toyonaka Branch ( 2F, Student Service & Union Bldg., Toyonaka Campus )
Target : Osaka University students only
Fee : Free
*Pre-registration is not required
- 2023.11.17Other
IRIS Letter No.14 (2023.11.17)
*Contents:
1. Seminar exclusively for OU international students: Preparing for Job Search in Japan (in
English)
2. IRIS School Visit/Volunteer Program
3. Japanese Cafe (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
4. Japanese Cafe・English Cafe (B.S.P. Suita)
5. English Cafe (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
6. Korean CHIT-CHAT (B.S.P. Toyonaka)IRIS Letter あいりすレターN0.14
CIEE FY2023 career seminar series-No.1-EN - 2023.11.14Event
Nov.26th (Sun.) Nature Walk to Uji (B.S.P. Suita)
※This event has reached capacity and registration is now closed.
Date & Time : Nov.26th (Sun.) 13:00~
Meeting Point: Uji Station (KEIHAN) at 13:00
※Pre-registration is required.
・Limited to 20 participants (First come first served)
・Only for Osaka University's students. - 2023.11.10Event
Nov.28th (Tue.) Korean CHIT-CHAT (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
Date & Time: Nov.28th (Tue.) 12:15~13:00
Place: CIEE Toyonaka Branch (2F, Student Service & Union Bldg., Toyonaka campus)Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: Free
*Pre- registration is not required.
*No eating or drinking
*Mask-wearing Optional - 2023.11.09Event
Nov.20th (Mon.) Rice Ball Making Class (B.S.P. Suita)
Date & Time : Nov.20th (Mon.) 12:15~13:15
Place: IRIS, Suita campus (IC Hall 2F)・Fee: 200 yen
・Capacity: 20 (Application is required)
・Only for Osaka University's students. - 2023.11.06Event
Nov.17th (Fri.) English Cafe (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
Date & Time:Nov.17th (Fri.) 12:15~13:00
Place: CIEE Toyonaka Branch (2F, Student Service & Union Bldg., Toyonaka campus)Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: Free
*Pre- registration is not required.
- 2023.10.31Other
IRIS Letter No.13 (2023.10.31)
*Contents:
1. 64th Osaka University MACHIKANE Festival
2. Japanese Cafe (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
3. Japanese Cafe・English Cafe (B.S.P. Suita)
4. November's Language Cafe @Minoh Campus(B.S.P.Minoh)
5. Rice ball Making Class (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
6. Nature Walk: A Hike to Kurama (OUISA) - 2023.10.31Event
Nov.19th (Sun.) Nature Walk: A Hike to Kurama(OUISA)
This event has reached capacity and registration is now closed.
Date: November 19th (Sun.)
Destination: Kurama(Kyoto)
Meeting points:Option 1: Hankyu Ibaraki-shi Station @13:05
Travel fare:¥ 1,030Option 2: Hankyu Kawaramachi Station @13:45
Travel fare: ¥700Pre-registration required
Application form↓ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1x7b6gQXIjJhZA8FlabesxNIToBYE2PPbw4oP62bKVoA/viewform?edit_requested=true - 2023.10.31Event
Nov. 13th (Mon.) Rice ball Making Class (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
Date & Time: Nov. 13th (Mon.) 13:00~14:30
Place: CIEE Toyonaka Branch (2F, Student Service & Union Bldg., Toyonaka campus)Capacity: 20(Osaka University students only)
Fee:¥200
*Pre- registration is required - 2023.10.27Event
November's Language Cafe @Minoh Campus(B.S.P.Minoh)
Time:12:20-13:20
Place: CIEE Minoh Branch (5F, Research and Education Hub, Minoh campus)
Date:
*Japanese Cafe:9th・16th・30th(Thu.)
*Korean Cafe:7th(Tue.)*Two events held simultaneously
*Hindi Cafe:7th(Tue.)*Two events held simultaneously
*Russian Cafe:8th(Wed.)*Two events held simultaneously
*Spanish Cafe:8th(Wed.)*Two events held simultaneously
*Arabic Cafe:10th(Fri.)
*Swedish Cafe:13th(Mon.)
*Chinese Cafe:14th(Tue.)
*English Cafe:15th(Wed)・20th(Mon.)・28th(Tue.)
*Indonesian Cafe:17th(Fri.)
*Turkish Cafe:24th(Fri.)
*Turkish Cafe:27th(Mon.)
*German Cafe:29th(Wed.)Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: Free
Registration: NOT required
* Eating and drinking are prohibited. - 2023.10.16Event
English Cafe (B.S.P.Suita)
Date & Time : Every Thursday 12:15-12:45 (From October 19th)
Place: IRIS Suita, Suita campus (IC Hall 2F)・For Free
・No application required
・Only for Osaka University's students. - 2023.10.16Event
Japanese Cafe (B.S.P.Suita)
Date & Time : Every Tuesday 12:15-12:45 (From October 17th)
Place: IRIS Suita (2F, IC Hall, Suita Campus)・For Free
・No application required
・Only for Osaka University's students.
・The number of people joining the event at the same time might be limited - 2023.10.16Event
10/20 (Fri.) Daily Life Orientation (OUISA)
OUISA members will tell you about some useful tips about adapting to the new environment in Japan, Osaka University, etc.
Date & Time: October 20th (Fri.) 12:45~13:15
Place: IRIS (2F, IC Hall, Suita Campus)
Target: newly-arrived international students*Pre-registration is not required.
- 2023.10.10Event
10/20 (Fri.) Welcome Party @Minoh Campus (B.S.P. Minoh)
Date & Time: Oct. 20 (Fri.) 18:30~20:00 (Reception: 18:15~)
Place: CIEE Minoh Branch (5F, Research and Education Hub, Minoh campus)
Target: Osaka University students only
Capacity: 50 students (pre-registration required, On a first-come, first-served basis.)
Fee: Free - 2023.10.10Other
IRIS Letter No.12 (2023.10.10)
*Contents:
1. Japanese Cafe (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
2. Welcome Party (B.S.P. Minoh)
3. Welcome Event(B.S.P. Suita & OUISA)
4. Japanese Cafe (B.S.P. Minoh)
5.Turkish Cafe(B.S.P. Minoh)
6. Spanish Cafe(B.S.P. Minoh)
7. English Cafe (B.S.P. Minoh)
8. Chinese Cafe(B.S.P. Minoh) - 2023.10.09EventSeminar/Guidance
FY2023 Speakers Wanted for “Career Seminar for International Students: Experiences shared by job offer recipients”
Dear international students who have received your job offer in Japan:
Congratulations on your job offer!
The International Education Exchange Center is looking for speakers (paid!) for our career seminar for international students.
■Date and Time: November 30 (Thur.) or December 5 (Tue.), 2023, 5:30-7:00 PM
■Media: Online seminar. You will be asked to make a 20-minute presentation (Q&A time included) using PPT.
■Speakers wanted: International students (undergraduate, master, doctor students) who have received job offers in Japan
■Language: English or Japanese
■Topics: You are expected to share experiences like job hunting preparation, challenges you met, advice, unexpected events, things you put extra effort into, regrets, your interview experiences and so on with fellow students!
It is also an opportunity for you to build a network with Osaka University students, which could benefit your future career development.
■Remuneration: 5,775 yen.
■Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/nYf3wkwYSG
■Deadline for signing up: Ends when the maximum number of speakers is reached. Those who are interested in becoming our speakers, please do sign up as early as possible so that we can start promotion early. Your cooperation is highly appreciated.
Please kindly understand that if there are too many applications, we will select speakers so that they represent a variety of majors and nationalities.
We hope to see you there!
Thank you.
- 2023.10.05Event
Japanese Cafe (B.S.P. Minoh)
Date & Time: Every Thursday 12:20~13:20 (From Oct. 19th)
Place: CIEE Minoh Branch (5F, Research and Education Hub, Minoh Campus)
Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: Free
Registration: NOT required (The number of participants might be limited.)
* Wearing a mask depends on personal choice.
* Eating and drinking are prohibited.
Reports
- 2024.02.14Event
Debate Event (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
February 8th (Thu.), 2024, 12:30- “Debate Event” was held by B.S.P.Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 3 international students and 4 local students.They enjoyed debating the topic "Do we need KEIGO?" in Japanese.The event was a great opportunity to discuss the topic from various perspective, while interacting with each other.
- 2024.02.06Event
OUISA Hour~Mexico~(OUISA)
“OUISA HOUR ~ Mexico~” was held in a hybrid format at IRIS on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 12:10 pm. Nine international students and one local student participated in person, in addition to 1 international student online.
Karla, an international student from Mexico, gave an introduction on Mexican geography, food culture, festivals, and Mexican inventions. This was followed by a question-and-answer session from the participants, which led to a peaceful exchange. - 2024.01.30Event
Let’s make MOCHI (OUISA)
On Friday, January 26, 2024, a "Let's make MOCHI" event organized by OUISA was held at IRIS from 16:30. Sixteen international students and three local students participated in the event. Participants made Fruits Daifuku by wrapping various fruits and Anko (sweet bean paste) with freshly pounded Mochi (rice cake). It was a very tasty and enjoyable exchange.
- 2024.01.30Event
Mochi Making Class (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
January 26th (Fri.), 2024, 12:15- “Mochi Making Class” was held by B.S.P. Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 5 international students and 6 local students. First, they watched how steam glutinous rice softened in the Mochi making machine, and then enjoyed rolling Mochi into a ball and eating with red bean paste, soybean flour, sweet soy sauce glaze, and so on. It was a great time of exchange together and such a nice experience especially for students who had never made Mochi before.
- 2024.01.25Event
Language Café (B.S.P. Minoh)
In January 233h (Tue.), 12:30-, on the 5th floor of “Research and Education Hub”, the last Language Café for this semester was held by B.S.P. Minoh. From October to January, 56 cafés in 19 languages were held. The total number of participants was 385 international students and 283 local students. It was a great opportunity to make friends for participants. Language Café will be held also in the next semester of 2024.
- 2024.01.23Event
City Walk ~Osaka Castle Illumination~(OUISA)
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, from 15:50 p.m., 13 international students and 1 local student participated in the "City Walk ~Osaka Castle Illumination~" organized by OUISA. Participants enjoyed various illuminations including Osaka Castle. It was a very enjoyable exchange.
- 2024.01.23Event
Let’s make Baby Castella (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
January 19th (Fri.), 2024, 12:15- “Let’s make Baby Castella” was held by B.S.P.Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 12 international students and 4 local students. First, B.S.P. members explained how to make Baby Castella, and then they enjoyed making Baby Castella by using 2 Takoyaki plates while talking to each other. They had a great time together.
- 2024.01.22Event
OUISA HOUR ~France~ (OUISA)
“OUISA HOUR ~France~”was held in a hybrid format at IRIS on Monday, January 22, 2024 from 12:10 pm. Nine international students and one local student participated in person, and one international student and one local student participated online.
Harrison, an international student from France, gave a detailed introduction about the history and culture of his native country, France. A question-and-answer session followed, providing a good opportunity for exchange with the participants. - 2024.01.22Event
Japanese Café (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
January 18th (Thu.), 2023, 12:15- “Japanese Cafe”, the last one of this semester, was held by B.S.P.Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants of the semester was 258 international students and 90 local students in total. They got to interact with students from various countries/regions, faculties, and grade levels in Japanese Café. The cafes were always lively and enjoyable weekly events. One of the participants said, “Thanks to Japanese cafes, I had a great time in Japan.”
- 2024.01.22Event
OUISA LUNCH HOUR (OUISA)
OUISA LUNCH HOUR hosted by OUISA was held at IRIS on Friday, January 19, 2024 from 12:10 pm. Six international students and one local student participated. This event is held once a month and this was the third time.
Participants enjoyed chatting and having a good time while eating lunch together. It was a friendly exchange. - 2024.01.18Event
English Cafe(B.S.P. Suita)
Jan. 18th (Thu), 2024, 12:15-, the last "English Cafe" of this semester was held at IRIS by B.S.P. Suita. The number of participants was 7 international students and 2 local students. It was held from October to January once a week.
It was a fruitful time between international students and local students who learn English. - 2024.01.18Event
Caramelized Fruits Making (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
January 17th (Wed.), 2024, 12:15- “Caramelized fruits making” event was held by B.S.P.Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 9 international students and 6 local students. They enjoyed making caramelized fruits made from melted sugar and skewered fresh fruits such as oranges, grapes, and cherry tomatoes while interacting with each other.
- 2024.01.18Event
Game Event (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
January 16th (Tue), 12:15-, “Game Event” was held by B.S.P. Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 5 international students and 5 local students. They were divided into some groups and, and they played a variety of very exciting games such as Japanese Karuta, Othello, and world’s popular games including Uno and Jenga. The event was good opportunity of cultural exchange between international students and local ones.
- 2024.01.16Event
Japanese Calligraphy Event (B.S.P. Minoh)
January 11th (Thu.), 12:30-, on the 5th floor of “Research and Education Hub”,“Kakizome (Calligraphy) ” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 18 international students and 8 local students.
The international students experienced the traditional event ofJapanese New Year, and they had a good time. - 2024.01.16Event
Japanese Traditional Play Day (B.S.P. Suita)
January 16th (Tue.), 2024, 12:15- “Japanese Traditional Play Day” was held by B.S.P. Suita at IRIS. The number of participants was 13 international students and 1 local students.
We organized an event to enjoy traditional Japanese games such as Kendama and stacked Daruma game. Participants enthusiastically engaged in the activities, experiencing and sharing enjoyable moments immersed in Japanese culture and tradition. - 2024.01.15Event
Debate Event (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
January 10th (Wed.), 2023, 12:15- “Debate Event” was held by B.S.P.Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 9 international students and 5 local students. They enjoyed debating some topics, such as “should one use social media or not?” “Is ChatGPT beneficial for humanity?” “Which city is better to live in Tokyo or Osaka?” They had a great time while sharing their opinions.
- 2024.01.15Event
Calligraphy Event(B.S.P. Suita )
January 9th (Tue.), 2024, 12:15- “Calligraphy event” was held by B.S.P. Suita at IRIS. The number of participants was 11 international students and 4 local students.
Under the careful guidance of B.S.P. members, participants learned the proper use of brushes and fundamental techniques in calligraphy. Participants were eager and dedicated, sharing the joy of expressing their names and New Year's aspirations in Kanji. - 2024.01.11Event
Calligraphy event (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
January 9th (Tue.), 2024, 12:15- “Calligraphy event” was held by B.S.P.Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 14 international students and 8 local students.
They enjoyed writing New Year’s resolution and favorite words while talking to each other. The event was a great opportunity for them.
- 2023.12.25Event
Night Walk~Midosuji Illumination~(B.S.P. Toyonaka)
December 21st (Thu.), 2023, 18:00~ “Night Walk~Midosuji Illumination” was held by B.S.P.Toyonaka. The number of participants was 12 international students and 5 local students. They really enjoyed seeing various colors illumination together.
- 2023.12.22Event
Tea Party & Scone Making( B.S.P.Suita)
December 21st (Thu.), 2023, 15:00- “Tea party & scone making” was held by B.S.P.Suita at IRIS. The number of participants was 6 international students and 5 local students. They were divided into groups and enjoyed making scones. The baking time was also a good time for some first participants and other students to talk to each other.
- 2023.12.22Event
Secret Gift Swap (OUISA)
A Secret Gift Swap organized by OUISA was held on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 at 17:00 in IC Hall.15 international students and 5 local students participated.
Participants enjoyed playing games and exchanged gifts they brought to each other. It was a lively exchange. - 2023.12.18Event
English Cafe (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
December 15th (Fri.), 2023, 12:15- “English Café” was held by B.S.P.Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 11 international students and 5 local students. They divided into 2 groups and enjoyed lively conversation about a wide variety of topics such as learning, study abroad, their home countries or regions’ cultures and rare foods, and so on. They had a great time together.
- 2023.12.18Event
Let’s make Dalgona (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
December 14th (Thu.), 2023, 15:10- “Let’s make Dalgona” was held by B.S.P.Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 16 international students and 7 local students. First, B.S.P. members explained how to make Dalgona, and then participants were divided into 3 groups. They had a great time while making Dalgona with a wide variety of shapes, such as star, tree and heart.
- 2023.12.13Event
Night Walk-Midosuji (B.S.P. Suita)
December.12th(Tue.),2023,18:00-,“Night Walk-Midosuji” was held by B.S.P. Suita.
The number of participants was 13 international students and 5 local students.
Participants enjoyed viewing the Midosuji Illumination and strolling through the ginkgo tree-lined streets illuminated with various colors. - 2023.12.07Event
OUISA HOUR~Serbia~(OUISA)
OUISA HOUR~Serbia~" was held at IRIS on Wed, Dec. 6th, 2023, from 12:10 pm. The event was attended by 7 international students in person.
Tamara, an international student, gave a detailed presentation on the history and society of her native Serbia. After the presentation, a lively Q&A session was held with the participants. The exchange was very friendly. - 2023.12.07Event
Origami Workshop (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
December 6th (Thu), 12:15-, “Origami Workshop” was held by B.S.P. Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 13 international students and 8 local students. They were divided into 3 groups, and then, they enjoyed folding origami papers such as crane, panda, Ninja star, snow man, ribbon, rose and so on. Everyone had a great time making each origami works.
- 2023.12.04Event
"TAKOYAKI" Cooking Party (B.S.P. Minoh)
On December 1st(Fri.), 18:30 -, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub, Cooking Party “Making TAKOYAKI ” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 13 international students and 5 local students. Participants of international students, who had never made TAKOYAKI before, were also able to have a good time of exchange through detailed explanations by B.S.P. members, who are used to making TAKOYAKI.
- 2023.12.01Event
Language Cafe in December(B.S.P. Minoh)
On November, the various Language Cafe was held by B.S.P. Minoh. It was Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Swedish, Indonesia, Turkey, Thai, German! The number of participants was 192 Students (111 international students and 81 local students). Participants talked about various topics.
It was a useful time between native Language speaking students and local students who are learning Language. - 2023.11.29Event
Korean Chit-Chat (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
November 28th (Tue.), 2023, 12:15- “Korean Chit-Chat” was held by B.S.P. Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 9 international students and 3 local students. They were divided into 2 groups, and then, they enjoyed talking about a lot of topics, such as a personality test (current trend in Korea), travel, why became interested in Korean culture, and the like in Korean. They had a really great time together.
- 2023.11.29Event
Nov.26th (Sun.) Nature Walk to Uji (B.S.P. Suita)
November. 26th (Sun.), 2023, 13:00-, “Nature Walk to Uji” was held by B.S.P. Suita.
The number of participants was 8 international students and 3 local students.
They visited the Byodoin temple, a world heritage, and Uji-gawa River, etc.
They enjoyed the vibrant autumn foliage in Kyoto. - 2023.11.21Event
Nov.19th (Sun.) Nature Walk -A Hike to Kurama-(OUISA)
On Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 1:05 p.m., 24 international students and 2 local students participated in the "Nature Walk ~A Hike to Kurama~" organized by OUISA. Participants enjoyed hiking in Kyoto. It was a very enjoyable exchange.
- 2023.11.21Event
Rice ball Making Class (B.S.P. Suita)
November 20th (Mon.), 2023, 12:15- “Rice ball Making Class” was held by B.S.P.Suita at IRIS. The number of participants was 10 international students and 6 local students. First, B.S.P. members explained how to make Rice ball, and then they enjoyed creating original rice balls of various sizes and shapes. It was a great opportunity for the participants to interact with each other.
- 2023.11.20Event
English Cafe (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
November 17th (Fri.), 2023, 12:15- “English Café” was held by B.S.P.Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 14 international students and 9 local students. They really enjoyed English conversation with students from various faculties and years.
- 2023.11.14Event
Rice ball Making Class (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
November 13th (Mon.), 2023, 13:00- “Rice ball Making Class” was held by B.S.P.Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 13 international students and 3 local students. First, B.S.P. members explained how to make Rice ball, and then they enjoyed making original Rice balls, putting pickled plums, tuna mayo, bonito flakes, seaweeds and so on. They really enjoyed cooking while interacting with each other.
- 2023.11.01Event
language cafe (B.S.P. Minoh)
This term started with Turkish café on October 17th, and we had 9 cafes in total this month, with 5 different languages. 126 international students and 68 local students participated in these events. They all had a warm and enjoyable time together. In November, we are planning to host over 10 language cafes.
- 2023.10.31Event
Welcome Event (B.S.P. Suita & OUISA)
On October 27th (Fri.), 2023 from 17:00- “Welcome Event” was held by B.S.P. Suita and OUISA on Suita Campus. The number of participants was 39 international students and 17 local students in total. They enjoyed a scavenger hunt outside in groups.
- 2023.10.24Event
Welcome Party (B.S.P. Minoh)
On Oct. 20th (Fri.), 18:30-, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub,” WelcomeParty” was held by B.S.P. Minoh.The number of participants was 63 international students and 21 local students. Through games performed by international and local students, enjoying communication among students, a warm and fun Welcome Party was held.
- 2023.10.23Event
Daily Life Orientation (OUISA)
October. 20th (Fri), 2023, 12:45- "Daily Life Orientation" was held at IRIS by OUISA. The participants were nine international students, mostly newcomers to Japan. Preeta, an OUISA member, explained a wide range of topics related to daily life from the perspective of international students, including information on smartphone contracts and SIM cards, how to ride the train, and manners in Japanese life. Participants actively asked questions and it was a meaningful time.
- 2023.10.20Event
Welcome Party (B.S.P.Toyonaka)
October 18th (Wed.), 2023, 17:30- “Welcome Party” was held at Assembly Hall by Toyonaka B.S.P. The number of participants was 63 international students and 29 local students. Thy enjoyed “Quiz session” including initial self-introduction and topics related to OU and B.S.P. and “Charades (gesture game)” as a team competition. They got to interact with students from various countries/regions, faculties, and grades levels. The event was lively and successful.
- 2023.10.19Event
English Cafe (B.S.P. Suita )
October 19th (Tue.), 2023, at 12:15, "English Cafe" organized by B.S.P. Suita was held at IRIS. The number of participants was 3 international students and 11 local students. The participants were divided into two groups, and each group enjoyed a great time discussing various topics.
- 2023.10.17Event
Japanese Cafe (B.S.P. Suita)
On October 17th (Tue.), 2023, 12:15-, 'Japanese Cafe' event was held at IRIS by B.S.P. Suita, with 5 international students and 5 local students participating. The session began with self-introductions and discussions about their home countries and regions’ food culture. They quickly became comfortable and engaged in lively conversations. The Japanese Cafe Suita will be held every Tuesday from 12:15 PM at IRIS.
- 2023.10.10Event
Minoh Campus Tour (B.S.P. Minoh)
In October 6th (Fri.), 18:30-, Campus Tour was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 58 international students and 8 local students. B.S.P. members and new international students walked together around and inside the building of Minoh Campus and the international students enjoyed the tour with the local students.
- 2023.10.10Event
B.S.P. Start Up Week (B.S.P.Toyonaka)
October 2nd (Mon.), 2023, - October 6th (Fri.) 12:15- “B.S.P. Start Up Week” was held by B.S.P. Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 37 international students and 22 local students in total. They asked B.S.P. members about circles, how to make a coop membership card and B.S.P. activities, then B.S.P. members answered in detail. Then, they enjoyed talking to each other.
- 2023.10.03Event
Campus Tour & Chatting (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
September 29th (Fri.), 2023, 11:15- “Campus Tour” and 12:00- “Chatting Gathering” were held by B.S.P. Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 42 international students and 2 local students.
B.S.P. members guided them to useful places on Toyonaka campus. After the evet, they enjoyed talking to each other in the Toyonaka branch. The event was a great opportunity for them.
- 2023.09.29Event
Campus Tour @ Suita Campus
On September 28th (Thu.) and 29th (Fri.), OUISA, B.S.P., and volunteers conducted three campus tours over two days at Suita Campus.
We had 57 international students and 4 local students participating in these tours.
The coordinator students provided detailed explanations about Suita Campus, allowing new international students and local students to explore the campus together and interact with each other. - 2023.09.22Event
Nature Walk to Minoh Waterfalls
On Sunday, October 17, 2023, from 13:30, OUISA held the " Nature Walk to Minoh Waterfalls " with 9 international students and one local student. They were able to climb the mountain energetically despite the hot weather. Although some of them participated for the first time, they had a good time talking and interacting with each other. Some said they would like to participate in the next hiking event.
- 2023.07.28Event
German Café (B.S.P. Minoh)
July 28th (Fri.), 12:20 p.m. -, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub, “German Café” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 6 international students and 6 local students. Participants talked in German about various topics. It was a useful time between native German speaking students and local students who are learning German. - 2023.07.28Event
Japanese Café (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
July 19th (Thu.), 2023, 12:15- “Japanese Cafe”, the last one of this semester, was held by B.S.P.Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants of the semester was 280 international students and 113 local students in total. They got to interact with students from various countries/regions, faculties, and grades in Japanese Café. The cafes were always lively and enjoyable weekly events. Today, they enjoyed writing farewell messages and makingorigami at the end of Japanese Café.
- 2023.07.28Event
OUISA HOUR~KOREA~ (OUISA)
”OUISA HOUR~KOREA~" was held in a hybrid format at IRIS on Thu, July 27, 2023, from 12:10 pm. The event was attended by 7 international students in person, and 1 international students online.
KIM YOUNGJOON, an international student, gave a presentation on his native Korea, its history, culture such as K-POP, and useful information for traveling in Korea. After the presentation, a lively Q&A session was held with the participants. The exchange was very friendly. - 2023.07.26Event
Arabic Café (B.S.P. Minoh)
In July 25th (Tue.) 12:20 p.m. -, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub, “Arabic Café” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 1 international student and 6 local students. Participants talked in Arabic about Arabic dialects and recommended sightseeing spots in Egypt. They all had a warm and peaceful time together.