Professors specializing in Japanese education, linguistics and Japanese culture act as academic advisors for the Maple Program.
Below is a list of the advisors, complete with their specializations, and messages（as of 2020）directed at future students.
Minoh is a place where nature and city meet, thus providing a suitable environment for studying abroad. Nevertheless, it is not easy to lead a life surrounded by a foreign language and culture. Take care of yourself and spend a fulfilling and productive year in the Maple Program!
I specialize in Japanese culture and comparative culture, so I am very interested in the culture of your country or region. Let's learn a lot about each other's culture together.
In the era of online learning, how do you find value in studying abroad in Japan. In the long-term process of learning the Japanese language, I would like to support you to find value in studying at Osaka University.
I believe that the experiences from this program will become an asset for you. You should interact often with friends from numerous countries and areas. We will support you as much as possible, so you should undertake even the challenges you think are slightly difficult.
The Maple Program is an appealing program that meets the needs of students who wish to learn about Japan. How does it sound to study in Osaka with many other students from all over the world? We look forward to meeting you!
The most attractive thing about the Maple Program is that you can have various experiences with students and teachers from countries and regions around the world. Meet diverse values and ideas and develop your ability to collaborate with various people in the future.