＊Contents of this IRIS-letter＊
１． Sports Festival (OUISA)
２． Japanese Cafe・English Cafe (B.S.P. Suita)
３． Japanese Cafe (B.S.P. Minoh)
４． Japanese Cafe (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
５． Portuguese Cafe (B.S.P. Minoh)
６． English Cafe (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
７． Chinese Cafe (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
８． City Walk ~Osaka Castle~ (OUISA)
2023.05.19Event June 19th (Mon.)＆ June 29th (Thu.) Chinese Cafe (B.S.P.Toyonaka)
Date & Time : June 19th (Mon.) ＆ June 29th (Thu.) 12:15-13:00
Place: CIEE Toyonaka Branch (IRIS),2F Student Service & Union Build., Toyonaka campus
・For Free
・No application required (Limited numbers only)
・Eating or drinking is not allowed.
・Only for Osaka University's students.
・Wearing a mask is optional.
2023.05.18Event June 12th (Mon.) English Cafe (B.S.P.Toyonaka)
Date & Time : June 12th (Mon.) 12:15-13:00
Place: CIEE Toyonaka Branch (IRIS),2F Student Service & Union Build., Toyonaka campus
・For Free
・No application required (Limited to 15 students, First come first served)
・Eating or drinking is not allowed.
・Only for Osaka University's students.
・Wearing a mask is optional.
2023.05.17Event May 27th Sat. OUISA CITY WALK to OSAKA CASTLE
Date & Time: May 27 (Sat.) 14:00～
Meeting Place/Time :
① In front of the ticket gate of Hankyu Kita-Senri sta./ 12:20pm
② Tanimachi 4 chome sta. Exit 9 (Follow signs for West Gate)/ 1:30pm
Destinations: Osaka Castle
Target: Osaka University students only
Capacity: 20 students (Pre-registration required. On a first-come, first-served basis.)
Entrance fee:Please remember to bring your student ID for free entrance to the castle.Transportation cost is required to be covered by the participant: 480 yen (x2) from Kita Senri Sta.
Registration: Please enter your information in the form below.
This event could be canceled due to reasons beyond our control such as weather.
2023.05.12Event May 26th（Fri.) Portuguese CAFE (B.S.P. Minoh)
Date & Time：May 26th（Fri.）12:20-13:20
Place：CIEE Minoh Branch (5F Research and Education Hub)
・Participation Fee: Free
・Capacity: 40 people ※Pre-registration is required (First come first served)
・Only for OU students
・Eating & drinking are prohibited.
・Wearing a mask depends on personal choice.
2023.05.12Event IRIS Letter No.3 (2023.5.12)
＊Contents of this IRIS-letter＊
１． Japanese Cafe・English Cafe (B.S.P. Suita)
２． Japanese Cafe (B.S.P. Minoh)
３． Japanese Cafe (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
４． Ｈindi Cafe (B.S.P. Minoh)
５． OUISA Hour (OUISA)
６． English Cafe (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
７． School Visit Program
８． Preparation for earthquakes
2023.05.09Event May 19th (Fri.) OUISA Hour ~ARGENTINA~(OUISA)
An international student will introduce the culture, history and geography of ARGENTINA in English.
Date & Time : May 19th (Fri.) 12:10-12:50
Place: IRIS, Suita campus (IC Hall 2F) & Zoom
・Pre-registration is required.
Please fill in a form at OUISA Hour: ARGENTINA (google.com)
・OU student only
・Capacity might be limited.
・The Zoom link will be provided the day before the event.
2023.05.08Event May 16th (Tue.) English Cafe (B.S.P.Toyonaka)
Date & Time : May 16th (Tue.) 12:15-13:00
Place: 2F, Student Service & Union, Toyonaka campus
・For Free
・No application required
・Eating or drinking is not allowed.
・Only for Osaka University's students.
・Wearing a mask is a personal decision.
・The number of participants is limited.
2023.05.08Event English Cafe (B.S.P.Suita)
Date & Time : Every Tuesday 12:15-12:45 (From May 16th)
Place: IRIS, Suita campus (IC Hall 2F)
・For Free
・No application required
・Eating or drinking is not allowed.
・Only for Osaka University's students.
・Wearing a mask is a personal decision.
・The number of people joining may be limited.
2023.05.08Event Japanese Cafe (B.S.P.Suita)
Date & Time : Every Wednesday 12:15-12:45 (From May 17th)
Place: IRIS, Suita campus (IC Hall 2F)
・For Free
・No application required
・Eating or drinking is not allowed.
・Only for Osaka University's students.
・Wearing a mask is a personal decision.
・The number of people joining the event at the same time might be limited
2023.05.02Event May 22nd（Mon.）HINDI CAFE (B.S.P. Minoh)
Date & Time：May 22nd（Mon.）12:20-13:20
Place：IRIS Minoh Branch (5F Research and Education Hub)
・Participation Fee: Free
・Capacity: 20 people ※Pre-registration is required (First come first served)
・Only for OU students
・Eating & drinking are prohibited.
・Wearing a mask depends on personal choice.
＊Contents of this IRIS-letter＊
１． Closed period of IRIS, CIEE Toyonaka and Minoh Branch, during GW holidays(CIEE)
２． ICHO Festival and the timetable of Inter-campus shuttle bus during the festival
３． Japanese Cafe (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
４． Calligraphy Event (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
５． Sports Festival (OUISA)
６． JAPAN IR＆C SUPPORT CENTER Information during GW holidays
2023.04.20Event June 3rd (Sat.) Sports Festival
Date & Time : June 3（Sat.）from 10am
Place: Suita Campus Gymnasium
Admission fee: 200 yen
Application: Advance reservations required, please enter your information in the form below.
2023.04.20Event April 27th (Thu.) Calligraphy Event (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
Date & Time：April 27th (Thu.)12:15～13:00
Style：Onsite
Place：CIEE Toyonaka Branch (IRIS）2F, Student Union building, Toyonaka campus
※ OU students only
※ For Free
※ No application required
※ Do not eat and drink
※ Wearing a mask is a personal decision.
※The number of people joining the event at the same time might be limited.
2023.04.20Event Japanese Cafe (B.S.P.Toyonaka)
Toyonaka B.S.P. members are holding offline Japanese cafés.
Schedules are as follows.
Date & Time : April 19th (Wed.) and Every Wednesday 12:15-13:00 (From May)
Place: 2F, Student Union building, Toyonaka campus
・For Free
・No application
・Eating or drinking is not allowed.
・Only for Osaka University's students.
・Wearing a mask is a personal decision.
2023.04.18Event April 20 (Thu.) Book Swap Fair
You can exchange books for free. Bring books you have finished reading and exchange
them for new ones.
Date & Time: April 20 (Thu.) 15:30～17:30
Style: Offline
Place: IRIS (2F, IC Hall, Suita Campus)
Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: Free
* Pre-registration is not required. (Participants might be limited.)
* Please bring one or more books to participate.
* You can exchange books up to the number of books you brought.
Let's join with "TAKENOKO NIHONGO Table" or "Machikane NIHONGO Table" to learn JAPANESE weekly lessons!! We welcom all foreign students, researchers, staff, and their family!! For more information :see following flyers.
Tuesday Afternoon, Takenoko Nihongo Table through ZOOM
*Please choose whether you will participate offline or online when you apply.
*If there is a large number of offline participants, the number of participants might be limited.
2023.04.06Event 4/28(Fri) Welcome Party @Minoh Campus (B.S.P. Minoh)
Date & Time: Apr.28th (Fri.) 18:30～20:00 (Reception: 18:00～)
Place: CIEE Minoh Branch (IRIS)&Student Common Space
(5F, Research and Education Hub, Minoh Campus)
＆Student Common Space
Contents: Let’s enjoy international exchange through fun games!
Target: Osaka University students only
Capacity: 50 students (pre-registration required, On a first-come, first-served basis.)
Fee: Free
Registration: Please enter your information in the form below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1V3ZKmyvH-4rdVH8ZH5gtNdBDL_dxBPPmBRXfZNrdp4s/viewform?edit_requested=true
* Wearing a mask depends on personal choice.
* Eating and drinking are prohibited.
2023.04.06Event 4/18(Tue.) 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: April 18th (Thu.) 12:10PM～
Place: IRIS (2F, IC Hall, Suita Campus)
Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: Free
*Pre-registration is not required.
*Please wear a mask and refrain from eating and drinking during the event.
2023.04.06Event 4/13(Thu.) Campus Tour (B.S.P. Minoh)
B.S.P. Minoh members will navigate newcomers through the Minoh campus.
It’s an excellent opportunity to familiarize yourself with the place and the people.
Date & Time: Apr. 13 (Thu.) 18:30～20:00
Meeting place: At the lobby, 1F, Global Village Minoh Semba
Capacity: 40 people (First come first served)
Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: Free
Registration: Please enter your information in the form below.
2023.04.06Event 4/27(Thu.) Korean Cafe (B.S.P. Minoh)
Date & Time: April. 27th (Thu.) 12:20～13:20
Style: Offline
Place: CIEE Minoh Branch (5F, Research and Education Hub, Minoh Campus)
Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: Free
* Wearing a mask depends on personal choice.
* Eating and drinking are prohibited.
* Due to prevention of COVID-19, the number of people joining the event at the same time might be limited.
2023.04.06Event 4/25(Tue) Italian Cafe (B.S.P. Minoh)
Date & Time: April. 25th (Tue.) 12:20～13:20
Style: Offline
Place: CIEE Minoh Branch (5F, Research and Education Hub, Minoh Campus)
Target: Osaka University students only
Capacity: 20 students (Pre-registration required. On a first-come, first-served basis.)
Fee: Free
Registration: Please enter your information in the form below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HM27mK59KWN_w37POXlwJVjWVc8kH674kKJhwfplaU4/viewform?edit_requested=true
* Wearing a mask depends on personal choice.
* Eating and drinking are prohibited.
Date & Time: April. 24th (Mon.) 12:20～13:20
Style: Offline
Place: CIEE Minoh Branch (5F, Research and Education Hub, Minoh Campus)
Target: Osaka University students only
Capacity: 20 students (Pre-registration required. On a first-come, first-served basis.)
Fee: Free
Registration: Please enter your information in the form below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWl7rUI3MbQQNUXgHYxa4rWPqIAhI36CPyqfOsF8g3Va4dHg/viewform
* Wearing a mask depends on personal choice.
* Eating and drinking are prohibited.
2023.04.06Event 4/18(Tue.) Chinese Cafe (B.S.P. Minoh)
Date & Time: Apr.18 (Tue.)12:20-13:20
Style: Offline
Place: CIEE Minoh Branch and Student Common Space
(5F, Research and Education Hub, Minoh Campus)
Target: Osaka University students only
Capacity: 40 students (Pre-registration required. On a first-come, first-served basis.)
Fee: Free
Registration: Please enter your information in the form below.
Date & Time: April. 17th (Mon.) 12:20～13:20
Style: Offline
Place: CIEE Minoh Branch (5F, Research and Education Hub, Minoh Campus)
Target: Osaka University students only
Capacity: 30 students (Pre-registration required. On a first-come, first-served basis.)
Fee: Free
Registration: Please enter your information in the form below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GmNDFn-VTxGHAZSJLiHUuFIOZ50VnosAFSTU7Mocc0s/viewform?edit_requested=true
* Wearing a mask depends on personal choice.
* Eating and drinking are prohibited.
2023.04.06Event 4/14,21 (Fri.) French Cafe ( B.S.P. Minoh)
Date & Time: Apr. 14,21 (Fri.) 12:20～13:20
Style: Offline
Place: CIEE Minoh Branch (IRIS)&Student Common Space
(5F, Research and Education Hub, Minoh Campus)
Target: Osaka University students only
Capacity: 30 students (Pre-registration required. On a first-come, first-served basis.)
Fee: Free
Registration: Please enter your information in the form below.
*Due to the prevention of COVID-19, the number of people joining the event at the same time might be limited.
2023.04.06Event 4/20(Thu.) English Cafe (B.S.P. Minoh)
Date & Time: April. 20th (Thu.) 12:20～13:20
Style: Offline
Place: CIEE Minoh Branch (5F, Research and Education Hub, Minoh Campus)
Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: Free
* Wearing a mask depends on personal choice.
* Eating and drinking are prohibited.
* Due to prevention of COVID-19, the number of people joining the event at the same time might be limited.
2023.03.24Other OU Multilingual Plaza 2023SS Information for Japanese Language Learners
OU Multilingual Plaza provides the following services for international students and researchers studying Japanese during the spring and summer semesters (April 10-July 31).
For more information here
Flyer is here
2023.03.01Event 3/1(Fri）Nature/City Walk to KAIYUKAN (OUISA)
※Applications have been closed as we have reached capacity.
Date & Time: March 26 (Sun.) 14:00～
Meeting Place/Time :
① In front of the ticket gate of Hankyu Kita-Senri station/ 12:20
② In front of the ticket gate of Osakako station (Osaka Metro Chuo line)/ 13:30
Destinations: Osaka Aquarium KAIYUKAN
Target: Osaka University students only
Capacity: 20 students (Pre-registration required. On a first-come, first-served basis.)
Entrance fee: 2,700 yen (Please pay your transportation fee by yourself.)
Registration: Please enter your information in the form below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuLBvIAGJ95peo4I1loW6adfN9IdPLsVxBwGj2JlPGUiJPvA/viewform
Contact: ouisa.osaka.u@gmail.com
*It may be canceled or postponed depending on the status of the corona infection or the weather.
2023.01.17Event 1/24(Tue.) Book Swap Fair (Offline) (OUISA)
You can exchange books for free. Bring books you have finished reading and exchange
them for new ones.
Date & Time: Jan. 24 (Tue.) 15:30～17:30
Style: Offline
Place: IRIS (2F, IC Hall, Suita Campus)
Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: Free
* Pre-registration is not required. (Participants might be limited.)
* Please bring one or more books to participate.
* You can exchange books up to the number of books you brought.
2023.01.17Event 1/23(Mon.) Indonesian Cafe (Offline) (B.S.P. Minoh)
Date & Time: Jan.23 (Mon.) 12:20-13:20
Style: Offline
Place: CIEE Minoh Branch and Student Common Space (5F, Research and Education Hub, Minoh Campus)
Target: Osaka University students only
Capacity: 20 students (Pre-registration required. On a first-come, first-served basis.)
Fee: Free
Registration: Please enter your information in the form below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBpkLdwXimxKWNzI-VRzFiMqT0nDus1r4AcDCBW7OiDrg4Dw/viewform
* Please wear a mask and refrain from eating and drinking during the event.
Date & Time: Jan.23 (Mon.) 12:20-13:20
Place: CIEE Minoh Branch and Student Common Space (5F, Research and Education Hub, Minoh Campus)
Target: Osaka University students only
Capacity: 20 students (Pre-registration required. On a first-come, first-served basis.)
Fee: Free
Registration: Please enter your information in the form below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWl7rUI3MbQQNUXgHYxa4rWPqIAhI36CPyqfOsF8g3Va4dHg/viewform
* Please wear a mask and refrain from eating and drinking during the event.
2023.01.17Event 1/20(Fri.), 1/27(Fri.) French Cafe (Offline) (B.S.P. Minoh)
Date & Time: 1/20(Fri.), 1/27(Fri.) 12:20-13:20
Place: CIEE Minoh Branch and Student Common Space (5F, Research and Education Hub, Minoh Campus)
Target: Osaka University students only
Capacity: 30 students (Pre-registration required. On a first-come, first-served basis.)
Fee: Free
Registration: Please enter your information in the form below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10Jdz6wM2m7WVDsE9i7VafvzriQvaOdBGuGPs5m1M45Q/viewform
* Please wear a mask and refrain from eating and drinking during the event.
Date & Time: Jan.18(Wed.) 12:20-13:20
Place: CIEE Minoh Branch and Student Common Space (5F, Research and Education Hub, Minoh Campus)
Target: Osaka University students only
Capacity: 20 students (Pre-registration required. On a first-come, first-served basis.)
Fee: Free
Registration: Please enter your information in the form below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12c2EXrJ_BzXaywHk_DodltjIvPdi5Z_NOobchVfV8tM/viewform
* Please wear a mask and refrain from eating and drinking during the event.
An international student will introduce the culture, history and geography of Bangladesh in English.
The country: Bangladesh
Date & Time: Jan.30 (Mon.) 12:10-12:50
Place: IRIS (2F, IC Hall, Suita campus) + live stream on Zoom
Fee: Free
Target: Osaka University students only
Registration: Please enter your information in the form below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRAE7sgWAXdOQ0fpTUKq9PyStbwknMw9mpn5_5GVBAk0KKpQ/viewform
*Please choose whether you will participate offline or online when you apply.
*If there is a large number of offline participants, the number of participants might be limited.
2022.12.21Event 1/6(Fri.) Kakizome -New Year’s first writing- (Offline) (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
Kakizome is the calligraphy writing of the New Year. Why don’t you write your goals and wishes for the new year using a writing brush?
Date & Time: Jan. 6 (Fri.) 12:15～13:00
Style: Offline
Place: CIEE Toyonaka Branch (2F. Student Service & Union Bldg., Toyonaka Campus)
Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: Free
Capacity: 15 students (on a first-come, first-served basis.)
*Pre-registration is not required.
*Please wear a mask and refrain from eating and drinking during the event.
Date & Time: Jan. 5 (Thu.) 12:15～13:15
Style: Offline
Place: IRIS (2F, IC Hall, Suita Campus)
Target: Osaka University students only
Fee: Free *Pre-registration is not required. (Participants might be limited.)
*Please wear a mask and refrain from eating and drinking during the event.
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2023.05.26Event Game Event (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
May 25th (Thu.), 2023, 12:15- “Game Event” was held by B.S.P.Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 4 international students and 16 local students. They were divided into 3 groups and enjoyed playing wide variety of games such as Japanese game, ” Pp-up Pirate”, Uno and card games. The event was lively and successful.
2023.05.26Event Takoyaki Making Event（B.S.P. Suita)
May.25th (Thu), 2023, 12:15- "Takoyaki Making Event" was held at IRIS by B.S.P. Suita. The number of participants was 8 international students and 6 local students. They were divided into some groups and enjoyed making their own original Takoyaki, while interacting with each other.
2023.05.25Event Korean Cafe (B.S.P. Minoh)
In May 25th (Thu.), 12:20-, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub, “Korean Cafe” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 6 international students and 10 local students. Participants were divided into groups according to the level and enjoyed Korean conversations. It was a useful time for everyone, including local students who learn Korean and native Korean speaking students.
2023.05.24Event Cooking Event (B.S.P. Minoh)
In May 23rd (Tue.), 18:30-, Cooking Event, “Italian risotto” was held by B.S.P. Minoh at CIEE Minoh Branch. The number of participants was 9 international students and 7 local students. After an Italian student explained how to cook risotto, the participants really enjoyed cooking risotto and taste of the genuine Italian risotto.
2023.05.23Event Hindi Café (B.S.P. Minoh)
In May 22nd (Mon.), 12:20-, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub, “Hindi Café” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 7 international students and 7 local students. They enjoyed talking in Hindi about dreams in the future.
2023.05.19Event May 19th (Fri.) OUISA Hour-Argentina- OUISA Hour-Argentina-was held in a hybrid style on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 12:10 p.m. at IRIS. Eight international students participated in person, two international students, and one local student online.
Martinez Nicolas, an international student from Argentina, gave a presentation on Argentina, including geography, history, famous sports, food, and culture and so on. Afterwards, participants actively engaged in a question-and-answer session, making for a lively exchange.
2023.05.19Event English Café (B.S.P. Minoh)
In May 19th (Fri.), 12:20-, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub, “English Café” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 11 international students and 13 local students. They enjoyed talking about movies and music in English.
2023.05.19Event Russian Café (B.S.P. Minoh）
In May 18th (Thu.), 12:20 p.m. -, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub, “Russian Café” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 11 international students and 6 local students. Participants of Russian conversation beginners were also able to have a good time of exchange through thoughtful explanations by native Russian students.
2023.05.18Event Japanese Cafe （B.S.P. Suita)
In May 17th (Wed.), 12:15 p.m. -, at IRIS, “Japanese Café” was held by B.S.P. Suita. The number of participants was 7 international students and 6 local students. Participants talked in Japanese about various topics. They all had a warm and peaceful time together.
2023.05.18Event English Cafe （B.S.P. Suita）
May 16th(Tue.), 2023, 12:15- “English Cafe” was held by Suita B.S.P. at IRIS. The number of participants was 5 international students and 7 local students. The participants were divided into 2 groups. Each group had a great time, talking about various topics.
2023.05.17Event English Café (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
May 16th (Tue.), 2023, 12:15- “English Cafe” was held by B.S.P.Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 20 international students and 14 local students. Frist, they introduced themselves to each other, and then they enjoyed talking about various topics.
2023.05.17Event German Café (B.S.P. Minoh）
May 16th (Tue.), 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 8 international students and 14 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.
2023.05.15Event Chinese Café (B.S.P. Minoh）
In May 11th (Thu.), 12:20 p.m. -, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub, “Chinese Café” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 7 international students and 9 local students. Participants talked in Chinese about the difference in how to nod during conversation between two cultures. They all had a warm and peaceful time together.
2023.05.09Event Italian Café (B.S.P. Minoh）
In May 9th (Tue.) , 12:20 p.m. -, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub, “Italian Café” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 4 international students and 8 local students. Participants talked in Italian about Italian movies. They all had a warm and peaceful time together.
2023.05.09Event Arabic Café (B.S.P. Minoh）
In May 8th (Mon.) 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 4 international students and 12 local students. Participants talked in Arabic about hobby and trip. They all had a warm and peaceful time together.
2023.05.09Event Smore making (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
May 8th (Mon.), 2023, 12:15- “Let’s make 「S’MORE」together!” was held by B.S.P.Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 4 international students and 9 local students. They got to talk to each other for more time than usual cooking event, since they made s’mores smoothly. The event was a good opportunity for them.
2023.05.02Event Icho Festival Event (B.S.P. Suita)
April 30th (Sun.) and May 1st (Mon.), with the support of international students at Osaka University, an international exchange event was held at Icho Festival by Suita B.S.P. The number of participants was 78 international students and 111 local students. The number of visitors was 423. International students gave a wide-ranging explanation about their home country, from pronunciation of their language to famous tourist attractions and daily life. Visitors wrote their names in the languages of the international students' home regions, danced, and enjoyed a friendly exchange.
2023.05.01Event Welcome Party (B.S.P. Minoh)
In April 28th (Fri.), 18:30-, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub, “Welcome Party” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 20 international students and 37 local students including new students from this Spring. Through game and quiz performed by international and local students, a warm and peaceful welcome party was held.
April 27th (Thu.), 2023, 12:15- “Calligraphy event” was held by B.S.P.Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 28 international students and 9 local students. Some participants who are interested in Japanese calligraphy because of the part of the Quiz topic in Welcome Party joined in the event. They enjoyed writing favorite words, their resolutions and such, while interacting with each other.
2023.04.28Event Korean Cafe (B.S.P. Minoh)
In April 27th (Thu.), 12:20-, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub, “Korean Cafe” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 4 international students and 13 local students. The participants talked in Korean about various themes. They all had a warm and peaceful time together.
2023.04.26Event Italian Café (B.S.P. Minoh）
In April 25th (Tue.), 12:20 p.m. -, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub, “Italian Café” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 3 international students and 7 local students. Participants talked in Italian about various topics. They all had a warm and peaceful time together.
2023.04.25Event Turkish Cafe (B.S.P. Minoh)
In April 24th (Mon.), 12:20-, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub, “Turkish Cafe” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 8 international students and 3 local students. Participants talked about a theme "How did you spend time in spring vacation?" in Turkish. New Turkish Cafe friends increased.
2023.04.24Event Welcome Party (B.S.P.Toyonaka)
April. 21st (Fri.), 2023, 17:30- “Welcome Party” was held at Assembly Hall by Toyonaka B.S.P. The number of participants was 43 international students and 26 local students. They enjoyed Quiz session with the topics such as Mt. Fuji, Japanese Calligraphy, B.S.P. members and the like, in addition to the other session, telephone game. They got to interact with students from various countries/regions, faculties, and grades. The event was lively and successful.
2023.04.24Event OUISA HOUR~VIETNAM~
OUISA HOUR~VIETNAM~" was held in a hybrid format at IRIS on Monday, April 24, 2023, from 12:10. The event was attended onsite by four international students and one local students, and attended online by two international students and one local students.
Two Vietnamese students gave a wide-ranging explanation about their home country, Vietnam, from Vietnamese pronunciation to famous tourist attractions and daily life in Vietnam. Afterwards, they enjoyed a quiz game about Vietnam together.
2023.04.24Event French Café (B.S.P. Minoh)
In April 14th & 21st (Fri.), 12:20-, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub,” French Café” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 5 international students and 17 local students. Participants talked about French bread and seasonal ingredients. They all had a warm and peaceful time together.
2023.04.24Event English Café (B.S.P. Minoh)
In April 20th (Thu.), 12:20-, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub, “English Café” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 10 international students and 13 local students. They enjoyed talking about food and study abroad in English.
2023.04.18Event Chinese Café (B.S.P. Minoh）
In April 18th (Tue.), 12:20 p.m. -, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub “Chinese Café” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 12 international students and 10 local students. Participants were divided into 4 groups and enjoyed Chinese conversations. They all had a warm and peaceful time together.
2023.04.18Event Welcome Event（B.S.P. Suita & OUISA）
On April 14th (Fri.), 2023 from 17:00 “Welcome Event” was held by B.S.P. Suita and OUISA on Suita Campus. The number of participants was 50 international students and 11 local students in total. They enjoyed a scavenger hunt outside in groups.
2023.04.17Event Russian Café (B.S.P. Minoh）
In April 17th (Mon.), 12:20 p.m. -, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub “Russian Café” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 7 international students and 9 local students. Participants of Russian conversation beginners were also able to have a good time of exchange through thoughtful explanations by native Russian students.
2023.04.14Event B.S.P. Q&A Week (Toyonaka B.S.P.)
April 6th (Thu.), 2022, - April 13th (Thu.) 12:00- “B.S.P. Q&A Week” was held by B.S.P. Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 12 international students and 33 local students in total. They asked B.S.P. members about circles, study abroad and B.S.P. activities, then B.S.P. members answered in detail. Also, they enjoyed talking to each other in addition to Q&A Week.
2023.04.14Event Campus Tour (B.S.P. Minoh)
In April 13th (Thu.), 18:30-, Campus Tour was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 11 international students and 5 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.
2023.04.06Event Campus Tour & Chatting (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
April 5th (Wed.), 2022, 13:00- “Campus Tour” and 14:00- “Chatting Gathering” were held by B.S.P. Toyonaka at Toyonaka Branch. The number of participants was 16 international students and 5 local students. B.S.P. members guided them to useful places on Toyonaka campus. After the evet, they introduced themselves first, and then enjoyed talking to each other in the Toyonaka branch. The event was a great opportunity for them.
2023.03.28Event Nature/City Walk Kaiyukan（OUISA）
March 26th (Sun.), 2023, 14:00- “Nature/City Walk Kaiyukan” was held by OUISA. The number of participants was 13 international students and 7 local students. Unfortunately, it was raining, but they enjoyed interacting while appreciating the marine life.
2023.02.06Event Farewell Party (B.S.P. Minoh)
In February 3rd (Fri.), 18:30-, on the 1st floor of “Research and Education Hub”,” Farewell Party” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 18 international students and 15 local students. Through games performed by international and local students, enjoying communication among students, a warm and peaceful Farewell Party was held.
2023.01.30Event OUISA HOUR:Bangladesh(OUISA)
January. 30th (Mon), 2023, 12:10- "OUISA HOUR ~Bangladesh~" was held in a hybrid format at IRIS by OUISA.The number of participants was 8 international students offline, and 4 international students and one local student online.
OMAR NUSRAT, who is an international student in the Graduate School of Engineering, introduced Bangladesh, the country of her origin.
She talked about a wide range of contents, from history to daily life, followed by a lively Q&A session.
2023.01.30Event English Cafe（B.S.P.Suita)
Jan. 27th (Fri), 2023, 12:15-, the last "English Café Suita" of this semester was held at IRIS by B.S.P. Suita.The number of participants was 8 international students and 4 local students.It was cold and light snow was falling, but a lot of students joined.It was a fruitful time between international students and local students who learn English.
2023.01.27Event French Café (B.S.P. Minoh)
In January 20th & 27th (Fri.), 12:20-, on the 5th floor of “Research and Education Hub”, “French Café” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 5 international students and 12 local students. The participants talked in French about their favorite town and cheese in France. It was a useful time between native French speaking students and local students who are learning French. French Café will be going to be held also in the next semester of 2023.
2023.01.26Event Korean Cafe (B.S.P. Minoh)
In January 26th (Thu.), 12:20-, on the 5th floor of “Research and Education Hub”, the last Korean Café for this semester was held by B.S.P. Minoh. It was held 7 times between October and January. The total number of participants was 48 international students and 48 local students. It was a useful time with the international students between native Korean speaking students and local students who learn Korean. Korean Café will be going to be held also in the next semester of 2023.
2023.01.26Event Japanese Café (B.S.P. Minoh)
In January 24th (Tue.), 12:20-, on the 5th floor of “Research and Education Hub”, the last Japanese Café for this semester was held by B.S.P. Minoh. It was held from October to January once a week. The total number of participants was 247 international students and 170 local students. It was a great opportunity to make friends for participants. Japanese Café will be going to be held also in the next semester of 2023.
2023.01.24Event Indonesian Cafe (B.S.P. Minoh)
In January 23rd (Mon.), 12:20-, on the 5th floor of “Research and Education Hub”, “Indonesian Cafe” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 7 international students and 1 local student. Participants talked in Indonesian about various topics. They all had a warm and peaceful time together.
2023.01.24Event Turkish Cafe (B.S.P. Minoh)
In January 23rd (Mon.), 12:20-, on the 5th floor of “Research and Education Hub”, “Turkish Cafe” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 4 international students and 4 local students. Participants talked about Japanese comics in Turkish. They all had a warm and peaceful time together.
2023.01.24Seminar/Guidance 8th Job Search Strategy Seminar for International Students
January 23rd (Mon.), 2022, 17:30～19:00 , 8th Job Search Strategy Seminar for International Students: Preparing on-line group interviews was held by CIEE. Seven international students at Osaka University participated in the event. The participants learned about the tips on how to go through on-line job interviews, followed by the sham group interviews.
2023.01.19Event English Café (B.S.P. Minoh)
In January 19th (Thu.), 12:20-, on the 5th floor of “Research and Education Hub”, the last English Café for this semester was held by B.S.P. Minoh. It was held 6 times between October and January. The total number of participants was 86 international students and 81 local students. It was a useful time with the international students between native English speaking students and local students who learn English. English Café will be going to be held also in the next semester of 2023.
2023.01.19Event Arabic Café (B.S.P. Minoh）
In January 18th (Wed.) 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 4 international students and 7 local students. Participants talked in Arabic about Halal in Japan and Halal-adaptive restaurant in Osaka. They all had a warm and peaceful time together.
2023.01.18Event Japanese Café (B.S.P. Toyonaka)
January 18th (Wed.), 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 195 international students and 49 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.
2023.01.17Event Mochi Making Event (OUISA)
Jan.12th (Thu), 2023, 16:30- A mochi making event「LET'S MAKE MOCHI TOGETHER」was held at IRIS by OUISA. The number of participants was 16 international students.
Participants made their own original Fruit Daifuku topped with their favorite fruits such as strawberries, kiwis, oranges on mochi with sweet bean paste.
They all had a warm and peaceful time together.
(Fruit Daifuku is a type of Japanese sweets that consists of sweet bean paste in a rice cake with fruits on top and inside.)
2023.01.16Event Chinese Café (B.S.P. Minoh）
In January 16th (Mon.), 12:20 p.m. -, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub “Chinese Café” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 4 international students and 4 local students. Participants talked in Chinese about various topics. They all had a warm and peaceful time together.
2023.01.12Event Japanese Café Suita(B.S.P. Suita)
Jan. 11th(Wed), 2023, 12:15- the last "Japanese Café Suita" of this semester was held at IRIS by B.S.P. Suita. The number of participants was 9 international students and 5 local students. At the Japanese Cafe, held every Wednesday, is always full of laughter, and sometimes the session did not finish until the next class started. B.S.P. Suita was able to provide a place where people could enjoy speaking Japanese.
2023.01.11Event Italian Café (B.S.P. Minoh）
In January 11th (Wed.), 12:20 p.m. -, on the 5th floor of Research and Education Hub “Italian Café” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 5 international students and 4 local students. Participants talked in Italian about various topics. They all had a warm and peaceful time together.
2023.01.10Event Kakizome (Calligraphy) Party（B.S.P. Minoh）
January 10th (Tue.), 12:20 p.m. -, on the 5th floor of “Research and Education Hub”, “Kakizome (Calligraphy) Party” was held by B.S.P. Minoh. The number of participants was 11 international students and 7 local students. The international students experienced the traditional event of Japanese New Year, and they had a good time.
