A guide for living OSAKA

A guide for living in OSAKA

Preparing for Accidents and Emergencies

Sudden Illness, Injuries / Fire / Police / Earthquakes / Typhoons / About evacuation in a time of disaster / Preparing for times of emergency

Municipal Transportation

Municipal Transportation / Railways・Limousine bus / Taxi / Transportation Information / Railway Map

Useful Information when Entering Japan

How to make a phone call / Postal Services / Banking Services

What to Know Once You Have Entered Japan

Resident Registration / Various Registrations / Medical Insurance in Japan / Driverʼs License

Residence Procedures & Passport

Immigration Bureau & Immigration Information Center / Residence Procedures / Passport

For Comfortable Living

Finding Housing / Water & Sewerage / Electricity / Gas / Telephone / Waste and Recycling

Parenting & Education

Child Care / Day Nurseries and Kindergartens / Counseling on Child Care / Organization of the Education System / Elementary and Junior High Schools / High Schools / Schools for Foreign Children

For Foreign Students

Scholarships / Accommodation / Employment Support Service for International Students / Osaka Citizenʼs Fund for Foreign Students / Invitation to cultural events and facilities / Consultation service for foreign students / Japanese Language Schools

When You Are Ill

Having an Examination / Medical Insurance System / Services For Health / Medical Consultation / Osaka City Hospitals / Hospitals in Osaka City where English / Other Languages are Spoken / Multilingual medical interview sheet

Living Procedures

Taxes / Pension / Kaigo Hoken: The Long-Term Care Insurance System / Welfare for the Elderly / Welfare for the people with physical or mental disabilities / Support for Single Parent Families

Facilities Around the City

City Hall, Ward Office / Osaka City Service Counters / Osaka City Hall Residence Certification / Family Register Certification Application Section / Government and Prefectural Offices / Consulates General in the Kansai / Japanese Language Courses / Information Counter for Foreign Residents

Link

Foreign Resident/Foreign Language Support

This site introduces and provides a variety of information and materials centered around international exchange including international exchange and cooperation and support for overseas exchange students.

Other Living Guide in Foreign Language

This site introduces and provides simple explanations of various rules and procedures needed for life in Japan.

Information for Foreign Residents and Visitors

Osaka Information Service for Foreign Residents offers information and advice on a wide range of issues including matters related to daily life to foreigners in 9 languages. You can visit us directly, or get in touch by phone, fax or e-mail.