Culture Shock at Kansai Gaidai University
- A personal log kept by an instructor of complaints and observations for working at Kansai Gaidai University.
- http://gaidai-culture-shock.blogspot.com/

Dawn Center
- An institution established by the prefectural government serving as a base for creating a new partnership between women and men, in independence of women in society, IT for women, and international exchange.
- http://www.dawncenter.or.jp/english/

Osaka Kita-Umeda Rotary Club
- Offers profile, roster, and related links.
- http://www.kita-umeda2660rc.org/welcom.htm

Osaka Friends Party
- Holds regular parties and events for Japanese and foreigners to meet and mingle.
- http://www.osakafriendsparty.com/