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Osaka Global E-mail Newsletter NO.82 April 30， 2026
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Hello， Osaka Global E-mail Newsletter readers! We are sending you 11 topics this time.

Table of Contents
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◆Notice
* NEW! World Masters Games 2027 Kansai， Japan. Now Accepting Entries!
* “Osaka e-Collection” Enjoy treasured books from the Osaka Prefectural Library in digital format!
* Recruiting Students for Night School in Osaka!
* Dai-Tore (The Diamond Trail) Digital Stamp Rally
* Visit vibrant ”Nakanoshima Gate， South Pier”!
* Let’s explore Osaka’s attractive spots with “Bicycle Navitime”!!
* Wahha Kamigata， the archive of kamigata comedy and performing arts that is the only of its kind in Japan!
* Information and free advice about daily life in many languages for foreign residents in Osaka!
* Please use the Osaka Labor Consultation Center!
* Let’s support hardworking students! -Osaka Prefecture Global Human Resource Development Fund
* Please consider making a donation to the “Children’s Bright Future Fund”


◆Notice
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* NEW! World Masters Games 2027 Kansai， Japan. Now Accepting Entries!
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The World Masters Games 2027 Kansai， one of the world’s largest lifelong sports events， will be held across the Kansai region starting in May 2027.
Anyone aged approximately 30 or older who enjoys sports can participate without preliminary selection.
Entries are now open. Please apply!

URL: https://wmg2027.jp/(can select language)

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* “Osaka e-Collection” Enjoy treasured books from the Osaka Prefectural Library in digital format!
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“Osaka e-Collection” is a digital archive that allows users to view digital images of treasured books held by Osaka Prefectural Library.
Users can search and view image data and information based on registered categories.

URL: https://da.library.pref.osaka.jp/ (in Japanese only)

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* Recruiting Students for Night School in Osaka!
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Junior high schools in 8 cities in Osaka Prefecture are accepting new students for night classes.
The program is open to residents who could not graduate from junior high school or who graduated from junior high school without receiving an adequate education.
Available for all ages and nationalities.
For details， please visit the website below.

URL: https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/o180080/shochugakko/yakanngakkyuu/yachuannai.html　(can select language)

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* Dai-Tore (The Diamond Trail) Digital Stamp Rally
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A digital stamp rally will be held along the Diamond Trail， a long-distance nature trail across the Kongo-Katsuragi mountain range， and at nearby roadside stations， train stations， and tourist spots.
Participants who meet the requirements will have a chance to win nice prizes!
Please check our website for more details.

URL: https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/o120170/minamikawachinm/m_index/t_dairore_spot2025.html　(can select language)

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* Visit vibrant ”Nakanoshima Gate， South Pier”!
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As a new lively location for Osaka the Aqua Metropolis， “Nakanoshima Gate， South Pier” has opened.
It has a terminal for transfers between ocean and river boats， restaurants， and multi-purpose facilities.

URL: https://nakanoshimagate.jp/(can select language)

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* Let’s explore Osaka’s attractive spots with “Bicycle Navitime”!
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The smartphone cycling navigation app， ”Bicycle Navitime”， provides cycling routes that are introduced in the cycling map issued by Osaka Prefecture.
Please see Osaka’s spectacular views and attractive spots by bicycle!

URL: https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/moyo/o140020/000007.html　(can select language)
Flyer：https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/documents/107974/001.pdf

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* Wahha Kamigata， the archive of kamigata comedy and performing arts that is the only of its kind in Japan!
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Wahha Kamigata is a Laughter-themed archive that is the only of its kind nationwide.
It was established not only to preserve and promote Kamigata Comedy and the Performing Arts， but also to provide residents of Osaka Prefecture with opportunities where they can get familiar with these things too!
This archive aims to contribute to the development and preservation of Osaka’s culture.
Please come and check it out!

URL: https://wahha-kamigata.jp (can select language)

X (former Twitter): https://x.com/WKamigata
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wahha.kamigata
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wahha_kamigata

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* Information and free advice about daily life in many languages for foreign residents in Osaka!
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In order to support foreign residents’ ability to have safe and secure lives in Japan， the Osaka Foundation of International Exchange (OFIX) offers information and advice on a wide range of issues including daily-life-related matters in many languages (11 including Japanese).

URL: https://ofix.or.jp/life-japanese/(can select language)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/osakafoundation

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* Please use the Osaka Labor Consultation Center!
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Free consultation is available about your worries， problems， and troubles.
Interpretation service is also available (Advance reservation is required).
Please feel free to seek support via phone， online， through face-to-face counseling， or with a chatbot!

URL: https://roudou-soudan-center.pref.osaka.lg.jp/ (can select language)
Chatbot: https://embed.chatbot.digital.ricoh.com/shokorodo/app/index.html

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* Let’s support hardworking students! -Osaka Prefecture Global Human Resource Development Fund-
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There is a new promotional video for the Osaka Prefecture Global Human Resource Development Fund.
The Fund supports students， especially those going above and beyond to improve their English and those wishing to study abroad!
Your donation to the Fund would be highly appreciated.

URL: https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/o070090/kanko/kifu/index.html(can select language)


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* Please consider making a donation to the “Children’s Bright Future Fund!”
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Osaka Prefecture provides support for children’s learning and various activities through the ”Children’s Bright Future Fund” to ensure that all children can start from the same starting line and move toward a bright future.
Your warm support is greatly appreciated.

URL: https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/o090120/kosodateshien/kodomo-mirai/index.html(can select language)

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Related links
* Osaka Prefectural Government:
https://www-pref-osaka-lg-jp-e.athp.transer.com/index.html
* facebook（International Affairs Division， Osaka Prefectural Government)：
https://ja-jp.facebook.com/osakaglobal
* Instagram（International Affairs Division， Osaka Prefectural Government)：
https://www.instagram.com/osakaglobal/
* Osaka Foundation of International Exchange:
https://ofix-or-jp.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en

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Osaka Prefectural Government
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