ACTIVITY&CULTURE

In Osaka, you can find many places where you can feel the majestic nature just a short walk away!
Delicious food, interactions with people, and experiences in nature. To help you enjoy all of this,
Osaka JaLS organizes many activities after school and on weekends.

ACTIVITIES

Outdoor Activities

Osaka is a unique city that combines historical sites such as castles, temples, shrines, and Buddhist temples with a vibrant modern culture such as comedy and entertainment. Come enjoy both sides of Japan in Osaka!

Spring
Mountain climbing, Tea picking, Cherry-blossom viewing, etc.
Summer
Fruit picking, Canoeing, Rafting, etc.
Autumn
Leaf viewing, Vegetable harvest experience, etc
Winter
Trolley trains, Making mochi, etc
Social Activities

Many local Japanese students and professionals join our school social activities, so they are the ideal events to make local friends!

  • Karaoke
  • Local student city tour
  • Games nights
  • Watch a comedy show
  • Takoyaki eating tour around Dotonbori and Shinsekai
  • Dinner at a kushikatsu restaurant popular with locals
  • International parties
  • And more…
Gourmet Activities

Osaka is a city visited by many people from all over the world. You can experience a wide range of traditional and regional food cultures. Enjoy the unique flavors of Osaka!

  • When you think of Osaka, you think of “takoyaki” and “okonomiyaki.” A tour comparing flour-based gourmet foods
  • A tour of the deep-rooted kushikatsu restaurants frequented by locals
  • Osaka’s “grilled squid” and “kitsune udon” – must-try dishes
  • And more…
Tour Activities

At Osaka JaLS, we run many day trips, and even overnight stays. Throughout the year, there are also many local festivals to enjoy in Osaka.

  • Nara Sightseeing
  • Kobe Sightseeing
  • Himeji Castle Sightseeing
  • Awaji Island Tour
  • And more…

CULTURE

Taiko
Drumming
Explore the traditional style of Japanese drumming that is so famous all over the world and try your own hand at keeping rhythm and perfecting your technique.
Tea
Ceremony
Enjoy one of the most classically renown Japanese cultural experiences and begin to understand the meanings behind the deep tradition.
Kimono
Enjoy wearing traditional Japanese clothing and learn how to wear for yourself. Afterwards, enjoy photo opportunities and some local sightseeing in full kimono!
Sushi
Making
Learn how to make the most famous of all Japanese foods: sushi! It’s a lot harder than it looks, but a lesson from a professional will help you to go a long way.
Fan & Seal
Printing
Make traditional Japanese crafts to take home and create a memory that will last far after your trip has finished. In this session we learn the classical art of creating a family seal and printing for yourself.
Kendo
Enjoy one of the most loved Japanese martial arts and take part in a basic kendo class. Learn the foundational skills you need to keep progressing in the future too.