Osaka International Friends & Language Exchange

Friendly recurring meetups in Osaka where travelers, expats and locals mingle over drinks and language practice.

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Getting there: Near Namba or Umeda Stn　Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry: Get tickets / register on Meetup (button above).
Paying: Usually free or low-cost entry; drinks separate. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
Language: An international-exchange event — English speakers are very welcome.
Good for: groups of friends, solo-goers

Osaka locals are famously chatty — these meetups are an easy, low-pressure way to make friends fast.

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