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The OUFS campus is located in the northern suburb in Osaka prefecture. The time taken between Osaka
University of Foreign Studies and Rail Terminals is around an hour, depending on the mode of transport used. The bus leaves from the Hankyuu shopping center towards Osaka-Gaidai mae, which stops
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The history of OUFS dates back to 1921. The founding of the university was supported financially by Choko
Hayashi (1873–1945) an Osaka businesswoman, who made a private donation of ¥1,000,000. Based on this donation the Japanese government established the "School of Foreign Affairs (SFS)" in
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In 1949, when the Law on the
Establishment of National Schools came into effect, "Osaka University of Foreign Studies (OUFS)" was established based on the existing "Osaka College of Foreign Affairs". It was reformed to offer 12 modern languages as majors.
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University of Foreign Studies (OUFS) initially offered foreign language education in 9 world languages. The number eventually increased to 25, in accordance with OUFS's development as Japan's major center for foreign language education and research.
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OUFS held 2 multicultural festivals every year, which were renowned for ethnic food stalls selling various sorts of international cuisine. Each society at the university held performances or exhibitions. The summer festival's highlight was the
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with the aim of nurturing internationally minded personnel in Japan. However its characteristics of the education, specialized in the language and culture of certain society, was commonly understood as a training center of espionage during
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to become "Osaka
University School of Foreign Studies (OUSFS)". Since the 2008 academic year, students now apply for their entry through Osaka University. OUSFS moved its location to the current Senba-Higashi area of Minoh-city
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right in front of the university. Other buses bound for Madani Jutaku 4 are also available which stop in the nearest residential area. Access between OUFS and Osaka
University has improved due to the extension of the
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Day School and Night School closed and
Department of International Studies (Day and Evening Courses) and Department of Area Studies (Day and Evening Courses) opened.
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