Meiji Academy - Study Japanese in Osaka

Osaka caught my heart and yes Osaka people are the best and MOST FUNNIEST in all of Japan! I couldn't go wrong with combining this great bustling place with Meiji. Classes were fun, activities crazy and the social gatherings...I won't tell too much but be prepared for crazy Karaoke nights and hilarious outings in Namba. And yes, the food is top notch! Nandeyanen, you'll see me soon again😁

It has been a great experience and my second time studying with Meiji Academy. Last year I did their Summer course in Hokkaido but this year I was curious about their Osaka campus. To be honest, it's a completely different experience. You still got the wonderful support and family-like atmosphere that Meiji is known for. However the flair and vibe was much more bustling and much more Osaka-style? lol I loved both of my experiences a lot, but I think off the Summer season Osaka is a great choice. Especially for the city events and shopping sprees I've had. The support and lessons were as always not disappointing, but it was a bit tricky finding the school on the first day...

I've been three times to Japan and ticked all the main tourist spots to visit and yes even Okinawa and Hokkaido didn't excite me so much like Osaka! Meiji's staff did an amazing job to bring the Osaka spirit and warmth these locals have directly to my heart! Variety of fun events, cultural experiences and sometimes a bit intense classes. haha

Two weeks passed by like a mild Autumn breeze. It was more or less a spontaneous decision for me to pack my luggage and embark on this adventure. But the school made it very comfortable and accommodating for me to settle down in my new home Osaka. My apartment was very nice and centrally located. I loved the proximity to Osaka castle and also Umeda was within walking distance. The school is literally in the heart of Osaka downtown and the surrounding venues didn't disappoint for cute souvenir shopping and simply relaxing at nice cafes around Nanba and Amemura. My classes were indeed intense but I learned so much in my short time I was there and left with a big smile and love for my newly discovered place Kansai. I wish all the staff well and hope our ways cross again soon. Much love from your passionate Elizabeth:)

My time with Meiji was unforgettable and I did make a lot of friends. I loved the cultural activities and socialgatherings we had on weekends. I recommend taking the traditional culture and Japanese conversation module. Especially our excursion to a Katana performance and Karate practice was so much fun. I hope to be back soon ♡

So glad I didn't listen to my friends and went to Tokyo for studies. Osaka was such a blast and the school assisted me with everything. My sharehouse was super close located and the access to restaurants and other supermarkets was very convenient. However, I did hear from other students they stayed a bit further away about 20 mins by subway as the sharehouses seem to get filled up quick! The classes were sometimes intense but very interactive with a lot of speaking practices. Especially the events and excursion trips to Osaka castle and nearby shrines were a lot of fun. I just stayed two weeks but had a great time. Thanks for all the efforts and greetings from Linz :)

Ah yeah my dear Osaka! You brought me so much fun in the sun with these lovely people at Meiji. My time was short but nevertheless my nights going out were long. Japanese learning still feels like a hangover that never completely recovers but due to Meiji's magic teachers it felt at least enjoyable for the past two weeks :) Hope my time with you guys won't be the last and yes, next time Osaka again. Ookinii!

Osaka was much fun and the staff at Meiji definitely contributed to it. The lessons were focused on communicative Japanese with separate classes where we cracked through the grammar and Kanji writings. Vocabs took quite a bit of time but the teachers were very patient and had good revision lessons at the beginning of the lectures. Events were the best bit and the local exchanges with Japanese students and Takoyaki bar hoppings were fun too. Will be back in Osaka for sure!

From beginning to end my time in Kansai was bloody amazing. Osaka is bustling with great food choices and activities day & night. The teachers at Meiji did a wonderful job and were supportive throughout my studies. Big shout to Akira for taking me around the city and also the spa world trip was awesome. Highly recommend!

I had such a good time in Osaka and the school played a huge part in it! The 3 weeks I stayed with a host family and they were super nice, but the only drawback was I had to travel almost 50 minutes in one direction to the school! As this was my first time in Japan and I insisted to do homestay, this was my prior choice. On the other hand I have to say that the school told me in advance that the commuting time would be long so I cannot complain about them having failed this part. However if I could do it again I would definitely go for their sharehouse options which were much more centrally located and all the other students only had positive things about it to say. In terms of classes the pace was just perfect as I am intermediate level and the teachers made a lot of effort to assist me and the other two students in my class to keep the progress well balanced. Last but not least, the events! In one word simply AMAZING!!! Meiji staff really knows how to make your stay unforgettable and their connection with the locals and excursions to downtown festivals was the best way to fully immerse yourself with Japanese culture and customs. One drawback I had on my last days, I have eaten something bad and got a small food poinsoning. Therefore I recommend being extra careful when it comes to local streetfood! Again nobodys fault but part of my overall experience in Japan and worth mentioning. So would I do it all over again with Meiji?- Hell yeah!!! I loved the new school, the fun instructors and my local Japanese friends I was able to meet thanks to the school. Osaka I'll see you again soon. Servus, baba and pfiat di! Euer Jürgen😉🇦🇹

지금까지 다녀본 어학원 중에 단연 최고예요! 다른 어학원들과 비교해 봐도 이렇게 짧은 시간 안에 많은 걸 배운 건 처음이에요. 수업 진도가 빠른 편이라 처음에는 조금 어렵게 느껴질 수도 있지만, 하루하루 실력이 눈에 띄게 느는 게 보여서 정말 신기하고 뿌듯해요! 문화 체험 활동도 정말 재미있었는데, 특히 야간 보트 크루즈와 현지 일본인들과 함께한 본오도리가 가장 기억에 남아요!

Fabulous time with these bunch of amazing people. They instructors did a great job and went the extra mile to explain me all my questions in detail. I know myself very well I can be demanding so I really appreciate their patience😉 The events were top-notch and they had such a great time exploring the city and engaging in a lot of cultural events. Two weeks were not enough! Next time I make sure to stay in Kenai for at least two months!

Simply fabulous and full of culinary experiences were my two weeks in Osaka. The instructors were very well organized and classes were fun. My class was small with only three other students, which I personally preferred. The school location is within less than 10 minutes walking distance from Shinsaibashi subway station which made it super central. A lot of foodie spots around and yes I had almost every other day takoyaki or okonomiyaki! Osaka is really Japan’s kitchen hub No.1! And let me not start about the crazy karaoke and club nights I had😁 Highly recommend.

I had fun in my two weeks I've been there. The events were very unique and different from what I have experienced years ago when I went to Tokyo at another school. Osaka people are much friendlier and warmer. The school helped me a lot with finding an accommodation and also assisting with info for food recommendations as I'm Vegan. The community is very inclusive and I never felt insecure or unsafe. If I could do it all over again I would go for Osaka for sure.

Osaka hat richtig geflasht! Meine Zeit hier war einfach nur genial und ich habe viele Freunde kennen gelernt. Der Unterricht war sehr gechillt und die Lehrer waren super nett. Die Location von der Schule ist auch sehr zentral. Shinsaibashi Station ist ein kurzer Spaziergang entfernt, aber das geilste war die extrem fashionlastige und kunterbunte Amemmura Nachbarstadt mit coolen Cafés, sehr extrovertierten Leuten und einer lebendigen Nightlife Szene. Kann Meiji und Osaka nur sehr empfehlen.