Osaka: learn fast, live loudOsaka is the conversation city: direct, funny, street-level Japanese and prices that let your budget breathe. If you want to speak from week one and pick up part-time work, Osaka usually wins.

SCHOOLS IN OSAKASchools in Osaka

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Human Academy Japanese Language School, Osaka

Osaka ・ Shinsaibashi / Honmachi ・ Intensive

¥907,500 / year

Starts: Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct · Minimum: 1 months

Long-term courses up to 2 yearsShort-term courses from 1 weekCareer & elective classes alongside core study

Fees from official site, checked Nov 2026 — confirmed before you apply.

Free Counseling Official website

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MERIC Japanese Language School

Osaka ・ Nippombashi ・ JLPT & University prep

¥730,000 / year · ¥162,500 / term

Starts: Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct · Minimum: 1 months

Founded in 1989 in Nippombashi, OsakaUniversity degree-prep & business coursesShort-term courses from 3 weeks

Fees from official site, checked Nov 2026 — confirmed before you apply.

Free Counseling Official website

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Osaka Japanese Language Education Center (JASSO)

Osaka ・ Tennoji / Uehonmachi ・ JLPT & University prep

¥822,867 / year

Starts: Apr, Oct · Minimum: 12 months

Operated by JASSO, Japan's national student-services agencyMEXT preparatory-education curriculumApril 1-year & October 1.5-year courses

Fees from official site, checked Nov 2026 — confirmed before you apply.

Free Counseling Official website

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Osaka Japanese Language Academy (OJA)

Osaka ・ Hirano / Nagayoshi ・ Intensive

¥824,000 / year

Starts: Apr, Oct · Minimum: 12 months

General, preparatory & graduate-prep coursesSupporters' association scholarshipsQuiet residential Hirano location

Fees from official site, checked Nov 2026 — confirmed before you apply.

Free Counseling Official website

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Japanese Communication International School (JCIS)

Osaka ・ Honmachi / Itachibori ・ Business Japanese

¥880,000 / year

Starts: Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct · Minimum: 3 months

Business & employment-focused JapaneseEJU preparatory course availableFour intakes a year in central Osaka

Fees from official site, checked Nov 2026 — confirmed before you apply.

Free Counseling Official website

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ISI Language School, Osaka

Osaka ・ Shinsaibashi ・ JLPT & University prep

¥942,000 / year · ¥526,000 / term

Starts: Apr, Jul, Oct · Minimum: 3 months

Opened in Shinsaibashi in April 2024Academic Japanese with pathway counsellingLarge campus — 1,720-student capacity

Fees from official site, checked Nov 2026 — confirmed before you apply.

Free Counseling Official website

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