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Features

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Overview

    • Meet locals and travellers from around the world in a relaxed setting.
    • Experience Osaka through local connections and international friendships.
    • Choose from different themes and social experiences throughout the week.
    • Get information about places, food, travel, and all you need to know about Japan

Activity location

    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒550-0014 大阪府大阪市西区北堀江１丁目２−２７ B1 | 2-minute walk from Yotsubashi Station Exit 5, or a 4-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station Exit 7. Look for the "Welcome Japan" (or "Meetup") sign outside the venue. Then head down to Basement 1, enter the store, and check in at the reception.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Party management
  • Inclusions
    Meeting with Locals
  • Inclusions
    Fun Table Games
  • Inclusions
    Socialising time
  • Exclusions
    Drinks or food
  • Exclusions
    Transport

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Audio recording, Smoking indoors
    • Not suitable for: People under 20 years, People with a cold

What you can expect

  • Looking to meet locals and fellow travellers while enjoying a fun and social experience in Osaka?
    Osaka Global Social brings together travellers, locals, and people from around the world to chat, connect, and make new friends in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

    Each day features a different theme, so choose the event that best matches your interests and travel style!

    ◎ Event Schedule
    ・Wednesday & Sunday – Solo Traveller Friendly
    Travelling solo? These events are designed to make it easy to meet people, even if you come by yourself. Join the conversation, meet other travellers and locals, and make new friends along the way.

    ・Friday – 20s & 30s Social
    A social meetup for people in their 20s and 30s. Meet new people, enjoy great conversations, and connect with locals and travellers from around the world.

    ・Saturday – Weekend Social Gathering
    Enjoy a fun and relaxed weekend meetup where you can meet locals and travellers, have great conversations, and make new friends.

    Please note: Themes, event content, and venues may change depending on the date.

    ◎ Drinks & Food
    The participation fee does not include drinks or food.
    Each participant is required to purchase at least one drink at the venue upon arrival.
    Food is also available for purchase separately.

    ◎ Event Flow
    ・Check-in & Order Your Drink
    Check in when you arrive and order your drink. Wristbands and table signs make it easy to spot other participants and start conversations.
    ・Have Fun & Mingle
    Enjoy a relaxed standing-style event where you can move around, meet different people, and mingle with locals and travellers throughout the event.
    ・Event Closing

    ◎ Who You'll Meet
    Our events bring together travellers and people who live in Osaka and the surrounding areas.
    Japanese participants also join, but the mix varies from event to event. “Locals” refers to anyone living in the Osaka area, regardless of nationality.

    Whether you're travelling solo or with friends, come meet new people, connect with locals and travellers, and experience Osaka from a different perspective.

    Meet locals. Meet travellers. Make memories in Osaka.

Location

Activity location

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    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒550-0014 大阪府大阪市西区北堀江１丁目２−２７ B1 | 2-minute walk from Yotsubashi Station Exit 5, or a 4-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station Exit 7. Look for the "Welcome Japan" (or "Meetup") sign outside the venue. Then head down to Basement 1, enter the store, and check in at the reception.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒530-0013 大阪府大阪市北区茶屋町３−４ ２Ｆ | Please come directly to the venue. It’s just a 3-minute walk from Umeda Station. Look for the “Welcome Japan” sign (or a Meetup sign) outside the building. Then, go up to the 2nd floor, enter the store, and check in at the reception.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒542-0086 大阪府大阪市中央区西心斎橋１丁目９−１６ 大京心斎橋第２ビル ２F | You can come directly—it’s just a 3-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station Exit No. 7. Look for the “Welcome Japan” or “Meetup” sign outside the venue. Then, go up to the 2nd floor, enter the store, and check in at the reception.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒541-0057 大阪府大阪市中央区北久宝寺町２丁目６−７ | Please come directly to the venue. It’s just a 5-minute walk from Sakaisuji-Hommachi Station (Exit 11) or Hommachi Station (Exit 12). Look for the "WelcomeJapan" sign (or Meetup sign) outside the building. Then, enter the venue, go up to the 2nd floor, and check in at the reception.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan