Living in Osaka guide for expats

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Accommodation in Osaka

Osaka is the third most populated city in Japan and is only 2.5 hours from the capital Tokyo by Shinkansen high-speed train ...

Accommodation February 28, 2024
Working in Osaka

Do you dream of working in Japan? Why not opt for Osaka? The country's third-largest city is known for its dynamism and ...

Work February 27, 2024

Osaka expat guide

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Japan's labor shortage: Can new visa reforms solve the crisis?
Japan's labor shortage: Can new visa reforms solve the crisis?

Facing a labor shortage and a worsening demographic situation, Japan is gradually opening up to immigration ...

How countries are luring expats with low-priced properties
How countries are luring expats with low-priced properties

Abandoned houses, dilapidated properties, low-cost apartments, etc., for sale. While many countries are affected ...

Japan unveils new strategy to attract foreign talent
Japan unveils new strategy to attract foreign talent

Here's some good news for prospective expats. Japan is opening its doors to foreign talents. The country is ...

Ashley:
Ashley: "I was not expecting Shizuoka to be so beautiful"

After 5 years of studying at university in Virginia, USA, Ashley moved to Japan to teach through the JET Program ...

A Scotsman in Japan
A Scotsman in Japan

My name is Craig Hunter and I am a 25 year old Scotsman. I come from a town just south of Glasgow called East ...

A Jodi abroad
A Jodi abroad

My name is Jodi and I'm an English teacher at a commercial high school in Japan. I'm originally from St. Louis ...

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Latest housing offers in Osaka

Kanagawa Comfortable and quiet apartment a few meters from the beach Flat for rent 93000 JPY
Kyoto Small house in authentic neighborhood (entire accommodation) House for rent 75000 JPY
Fukuoka House with Incredible View available in Yahata Higashi-ku, Kitakyushu-shi House for rent 55000 JPY
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