To get to the Renrakubashi-guchi gate on the 3rd floor of Osaka Station, you can go through the North Gate Building (LUCUA/LUCUA 1100) and South Gate Building (Daimaru Umeda) of Osaka Station City, which are connected by the north-south connecting bridge on the 3rd floor.
And, there is a resting area with seating on the glass window side in front of the Renrakubashi-guchi ticket gate.
27 black, three-person cushion benches are installed.
The seating comfort is better than a regular bench, as it is a cushion bench.
The rest area is outside the ticket gates, but there is an arched ceiling above Osaka Station City, so you don't have to worry about rain or wind.
Also, you can use the JR-WEST FREE Wi-Fi provided by JR-WEST.
Given the large number of seats and the availability of free Wi-Fi near the station ticket gates, I think it is a very convenient place to meet in Osaka Station.
It seems like a good place to quickly grab some rice balls or other food at Osaka Station as well.
Why not use it as a meeting place or a resting place with seating around Osaka Station and Umeda Station?