{"id":23375,"date":"2026-04-25T19:54:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T10:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/?p=23375"},"modified":"2026-04-27T16:45:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T07:45:29","slug":"voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/en\/2026\/04\/25\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka\/","title":{"rendered":"Study in OSAKA \u2013 International Student Report: Tam from Vietnam Completes His Studies! Osaka Becomes His Second Home A Bridge Between Osaka and His Home Country"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Maido! Osaka Bob here.<\/strong><br \/>\nI recently heard some wonderful news from a Vietnamese student\u2014Tam\u2014that he completed his graduate studies. Having spent 10 years away from his home country, five of those years being in Osaka, his student journey just reached a milestone.<br \/>\nIn March 2026, this chapter of his student life came to a close when he graduated. During his time in Osaka, Tam met many locals, shared many laughs, supported friends, and absorbed both the Japanese language and Osaka\u2019s unique culture in his own way.<br \/>\nThis spring, instead of returning to Vietnam, he has decided to begin his professional career right here in Osaka\u2014a city he has truly fallen in love with.<br \/>\nTo celebrate his graduation, I had the chance to sit down with Tam for a special interview. I asked him things like \u201cWhat is student life in Osaka really like?\u201d and \u201cHow did you feel living here?\u201d Tam talked openly with me about everything.<br \/>\nWhether you\u2019re a young person considering studying in Osaka or planning a trip here, this interview will give you valuable insight into the real charms of Osaka.<br \/>\nNow, let\u2019s dive into Tam\u2019s personal Osaka story!<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 10px; border-radius: 0px; background: #f7f7f7;\">\n<h2 margin: 10px 0 0;\">\uff3bContents\uff3d<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor1\">Why Did You Choose Japan as Your Study Destination?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor2\">Why Osaka for University Life?<\/a>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor3\">Experiences Living in Osaka<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor3-1\">First Impressions<\/a>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor3-2\">What Surprised You<\/a>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor3-3\">What You loved<\/a>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor3-4\">What Was Challenging<\/a>\n                  <\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor4\">Supporting Osaka tourism: Activities with Study in OSAKA<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor4-1\">How Did You Discover Study in OSAKA?<\/a>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor4-2\">Which Event Was Most Memorable?<\/a>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor4-3\">Where Would you Take Visitors to Osaka?<\/a>\n                  <\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor5\">A Message for International Students from Tam<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor5-1\">Tips for Studying Abroad<\/a>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor5-2\">Job Hunting<\/a>\n                  <\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor6\">Dreams for the Future<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"anchor1\">Why Did You Choose Japan as Your Study Destination?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"chat\">\n<div class=\"chat-row left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FB-prof_OsakaBob.jpg\" alt=\"maido bob\" width=\"\" height=\"\" class=\"icon aligncenter size-full wp-image-484\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"balloon\">First of all, congratulations on your graduation! Why did you choose Japan as your study abroad destination?<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Tam :<\/strong><br \/>\nThank you Bob! So I\u2019m originally from Hanoi, Vietnam, and I\u2019ve always liked challenging myself. Japanese is considered one of the most difficult languages in the world, and that actually attracted me. I thought that if I could master Japanese, I would feel a great sense of accomplishment.<br \/>\nAt that time, a teacher of mine in Vietnam who I talked with about studying abroad introduced me to a Japanese language school in Nagano Prefecture. When I looked into it, I found out Nagano is famous for apples and also for snow, which you don\u2019t see in Vietnam. I wanted to visit ski resorts like Hakuba, so I started my study abroad journey there.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor2\">Why Osaka for University Life?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"chat\">\n<div class=\"chat-row left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FB-prof_OsakaBob.jpg\" alt=\"maido bob\" width=\"\" height=\"\" class=\"icon aligncenter size-full wp-image-484\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"balloon\">You moved from Nagano to Osaka for university. Why did you choose Osaka?<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Tam :<\/strong><br \/>\nOf course Tokyo was one of my options, but Osaka felt somewhat similar to Vietnam. There are a few reasons for that, but here are the main three:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>People in Osaka are pretty open and they\u2019re easy to talk to. Even strangers will strike up a casual conversation, which feels warm and familiar\u2014like Vietnam.<\/li>\n<li>There are tons of tourist spots and great food. Osaka is full of famous attractions and has a rich food culture\u2014it\u2019s a fun city for food lovers.<\/li>\n<li>The cost of living is relatively affordable. Rent and daily expenses are lower compared to other big cities, which is important for students.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These are the three main reasons that led me to my decision to enroll in Osaka University of Economics, and major in Marketing. Later, I was fortunate enough to skip a year and enter graduate school.<br \/>\nAnother advantage was being able to live within 30 minutes of campus, plus the tuition was affordable and the seminar classes were small making it easy to consult with professors.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor3\">Experiences Living in Osaka<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"anchor3-1\">\u2500\u2500 First Impressions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"chat\">\n<div class=\"chat-row left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FB-prof_OsakaBob.jpg\" alt=\"maido bob\" width=\"\" height=\"\" class=\"icon aligncenter size-full wp-image-484\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"balloon\">What was it like when you first started living in Osaka? Did you experience any culture shock?<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Tam :<\/strong><br \/>\nI was surprised by the Osaka dialect, aka Osaka-ben! Words like \u201cshiran shi\u201d and \u201cnande yanen\u201d were totally new to me (laughs). But people here are very friendly and easy to talk to, so I got used to it quickly.<br \/>\nNagano was quiet and peaceful, but sometimes felt lonely. Osaka, on the other hand, has great transportation. And personal connections feel closer. I immediately felt it was a very livable city.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img01-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img01-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"anchor3-2\">\u2500\u2500 What Surprised You<\/h3>\n<div class=\"chat\">\n<div class=\"chat-row left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FB-prof_OsakaBob.jpg\" alt=\"maido bob\" width=\"\" height=\"\" class=\"icon aligncenter size-full wp-image-484\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"balloon\"> Was there anything surprising about daily life in Osaka?<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Tam :<\/strong><br \/>\nDefinitely the people! Osaka people are kind but a bit impatient (laughs). I worked part-time at conveyor belt sushi and okonomiyaki restaurants, and sometimes customers got upset if they had to wait.<br \/>\nBut that\u2019s part of Osaka\u2019s charm\u2014the energy and fast pace make it unique.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"anchor3-3\">\u2500\u2500 What You Loved<\/h3>\n<div class=\"chat\">\n<div class=\"chat-row left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FB-prof_OsakaBob.jpg\" alt=\"maido bob\" width=\"\" height=\"\" class=\"icon aligncenter size-full wp-image-484\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"balloon\">What do you like most about Osaka? What were your favorites?<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Tam :<\/strong><br \/>\nThe warmth of the people here. Many people will help you out when you\u2019re in trouble, so I always felt safe.<br \/>\nAnd of course, Osaka food! I especially love the famous flour-based dishes like okonomiyaki and takoyaki\u2014I even chose my part-time jobs based on that! Osaka flavors fit my tastes perfectly.<br \/>\nOh\u2026 one thing I don\u2019t like, which isn\u2019t really an Osaka thing, is natto (laughs).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img02-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"anchor3-4\">\u2500\u2500 What Was Challenging<\/h3>\n<div class=\"chat\">\n<div class=\"chat-row left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FB-prof_OsakaBob.jpg\" alt=\"maido bob\" width=\"\" height=\"\" class=\"icon aligncenter size-full wp-image-484\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"balloon\">On the other hand, what was tough about Osaka? How did you overcome any obstacles?<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Tam :<\/strong><br \/>\nHonestly, life in Osaka itself wasn\u2019t difficult. But university and graduate school itself, all the research, papers and presentations were very challenging.<br \/>\nStill, the reason I came here to study was to learn. Even though it was tough sometimes, I overcame my difficulties by talking with friends and participating in fun events. And having a clear goal in mind helped me push through.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor4\">Supporting Osaka Tourism: Activities with Study in OSAKA<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"anchor4-1\">\u2500\u2500 How Did You Discover Study in OSAKA?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"chat\">\n<div class=\"chat-row left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FB-prof_OsakaBob.jpg\" alt=\"maido bob\" width=\"\" height=\"\" class=\"icon aligncenter size-full wp-image-484\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"balloon\">You joined Study in OSAKA, the project led by the Osaka Convention &#038; Tourism Bureau to support international students in Osaka. What led you to do that?<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Tam :<\/strong><br \/>\nI found a brochure at my university\u2019s international office, and one of the staff members encouraged me to join.<br \/>\nDuring my first time volunteering at an event, I met students from Africa, Europe, Taiwan, Korea, and beyond. By participating in tourism events like this, I made a lot of friends and learned more about Osaka. I had a lot of great experiences and made many unforgettable memories.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img02-1.jpg\" alt=\"Osaka Global Student Ambassador Network\uff08OGSAN\uff09\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img02-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img02-1-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img02-1-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"anchor4-2\">\u2500\u2500 Which Event Was Most Memorable?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"chat\">\n<div class=\"chat-row left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FB-prof_OsakaBob.jpg\" alt=\"maido bob\" width=\"\" height=\"\" class=\"icon aligncenter size-full wp-image-484\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"balloon\">You joined a lot of activities with other international students. What was the most memorable event for you?<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Tam :<\/strong><br \/>\nThere were so many great events, but one that I really remember was a fashion show where we wore traditional costumes from different countries. I wore Korean hanbok (paji chogori), and I looked really good in it! It was my first time modeling too so it became a very special memory for me.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img03.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img03-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img03-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"anchor4-3\">\u2500\u2500 Where Would You Take Visitors to Osaka?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"chat\">\n<div class=\"chat-row left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FB-prof_OsakaBob.jpg\" alt=\"maido bob\" width=\"\" height=\"\" class=\"icon aligncenter size-full wp-image-484\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"balloon\">Osaka has lots of great tourist destinations. If you have friends or family visiting from Vietnam, where would you take them?<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Tam :<\/strong><br \/>\nOsaka Castle, Dotonbori, and Umeda Sky Building are must-visits. Osaka Castle is beautiful, and the sunset view from the Sky Building is amazing\u2014you can really experience the charms of Osaka there.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img04.jpg\" alt=\"osaka castle\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img04.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img04-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img04-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img05.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img05.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img05-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img05-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor5\">A Message for International Students from Tam<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"anchor5-1\">\u2500\u2500 Tips for Studying Abroad<\/h3>\n<div class=\"chat\">\n<div class=\"chat-row left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FB-prof_OsakaBob.jpg\" alt=\"maido bob\" width=\"\" height=\"\" class=\"icon aligncenter size-full wp-image-484\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"balloon\">Do you have any advice for students coming from overseas to study in Osaka? We\u2019d love to hear from your perspective, as someone who actually studied here in Osaka.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Tam :<\/strong><br \/>\nYour experience depends heavily on your Japanese ability. I recommend learning the basics before coming. Practice pronunciation on YouTube or apps and learn some daily expressions to make your transition to life in Osaka a little smoother. Japan also has a very unique culture, so learning some customs and values before arriving will make it easier to adjust too. This can help you reduce culture shock.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"anchor5-2\">\u2500\u2500 Job Hunting<\/h3>\n<div class=\"chat\">\n<div class=\"chat-row left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FB-prof_OsakaBob.jpg\" alt=\"maido bob\" width=\"\" height=\"\" class=\"icon aligncenter size-full wp-image-484\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"balloon\">Have you decided what you are doing post-graduation?<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Tam :<\/strong><br \/>\nI decided to stay in Osaka rather than return to Vietnam. During my first year of graduate school, I received several job offers.<br \/>\nFrom April, I\u2019ll work at a textile trading\/manufacturing company headquartered in Grand Front Osaka. They also have factories in Vietnam, which allows me to stay connected to my home country.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor6\">Dreams for the Future<\/h2>\n<div class=\"chat\">\n<div class=\"chat-row left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FB-prof_OsakaBob.jpg\" alt=\"maido bob\" width=\"\" height=\"\" class=\"icon aligncenter size-full wp-image-484\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"balloon\">Oh, so you\u2019re starting your working life here in Osaka too? I\u2019d like to hear more about your dreams for the future.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Tam :<\/strong><br \/>\nMy dream is to become a bridge between Japan and Vietnam.<br \/>\nUsing everything I\u2019ve learned and experienced in Osaka, I want to build a global career and be based here in Osaka. I want to understand different cultures firsthand and apply that knowledge to business. That\u2019s my main goal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"chat\">\n<div class=\"chat-row left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FB-prof_OsakaBob.jpg\" alt=\"maido bob\" width=\"\" height=\"\" class=\"icon aligncenter size-full wp-image-484\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"balloon\">Wow! That\u2019s a great dream. Can I ask you what \u201cOsaka\u201d means to you?<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Tam :<\/strong><br \/>\nOsaka is \u201ca city full of new discoveries every day.\u201d<br \/>\nIt\u2019s my second home. Surrounded by warm people, I learned a lot and made some unforgettable memories.<br \/>\nTo everyone considering studying abroad\u2014choose Osaka!<br \/>\nYou\u2019ll find new opportunities, connections, and a future full of possibilities here.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img06.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img06-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img06-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>OGSAN (Osaka Global Student Ambassador Network) is a support network led by the Osaka Convention &#038; Tourism Bureau to make Osaka more livable for international students. It aims to enrich student life while encouraging global promotion for Osaka.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.gd\/MJwaB\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"register-button\">Registration form<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Registered members receive event and program updates.<br \/>\nThe \u201cStudy in Osaka\u201d Instagram showcases student life and activities, sharing the real voices of international students. You\u2019ll be able to see the charms of Osaka through their events and daily experiences.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voices-from-osaka-study-live-in-osaka-img07.jpg\" alt=\"Study in Osaka logo\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23392\" \/><\/p>\n<style>.chat{margin:40px auto;font-family:\"Helvetica Neue\",Arial,sans-serif}.chat-row{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:20px}.chat-row.left{justify-content:flex-start}.chat-row.right{justify-content:flex-end}.icon{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover}.balloon{padding:14px 18px;border-radius:16px;line-height:1.6;position:relative}.left .balloon{margin-left:12px;background:#f1f1f1}.left .balloon::before{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:-10px;top:18px;border-width:8px 10px 8px 0;border-style:solid;border-color:transparent #f1f1f1 transparent transparent}.right .balloon{margin-right:12px;background:#dff4ff}.right .balloon::before{content:\"\";position:absolute;right:-10px;top:18px;border-width:8px 0 8px 10px;border-style:solid;border-color:transparent transparent transparent #dff4ff}<\/style>\n<style>a.register-button{background:#b38a32;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;display:block;width:250px;display:grid;place-content:center;border-radius:27.5px;padding:8px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:border-box;position:relative}a.register-button::after{content:'\\03e';position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%) scale(.5,1);right:15px}<\/style>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maido! Osaka Bob here. I recently heard some wonderful news from a Vietnamese student\u2014Tam\u2014that he completed his graduate studies. Having spent 10 years away from his home country, five of those years being in Osaka, his student journey just reached a milestone. 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