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[Ajmich86]

I have recently accepted a teaching position in Suita, Osaka, and I'm scheduled to arrive at the end of October. I browsed the city's official website, but I couldn't find the information I was looking for. Is winter in Suita very cold? Should I dress very warmly when I arrive? What is there to do for fun? Where can I find a gym?

If anyone can provide any information, I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

[kzjohn]

Google is your friend: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osaka

Click on 3.2 for a climate chart.

End of October you might need a light jacket/sweater, depending on time of day. As you can see from the chart, winters are very mild.

You've gotten a nice part of town. One of our kids went to uni there (阪大), I liked the area.

[urbanadventurer]

Hi There,

Osaka English Village ?

[Ajmich86]

[mitsui]

Depends what fun is for you.
Kyoto and Kobe are not far away.

I would drink in Umeda.

Winter is not bad but Osaka has hot summers.

[TokyoLiz]

English Village looks interesting.

Some Japanese friends who live there are involved in the music scene there, and a European friend went there to check it out, and married a local guy. Her wedding was in the winter, and I found it quite mild.

[urbanadventurer]

Music scene ? Now that's what I wanna hear about! Looking forward to sussing out some indie rock action in Osaka!

[untrust_us]

Hey guys/girls, I'll be working at OEV with you guys as well.

Has anyone made a FB group or anything of the sort yet?

P.S. I love indie music as well, looking to hit up all sorts of concerts if possible.

[Ajmich86]