COLUMNA Beginner`s Guide to Japan
No matter where you go, the most important good is information. We are reporting on various topics all around Japan, for foreigners interested in Japan. If there is some specific topic or information you would like to hear about, please feel free to request.
- Japanese people no longer into owning cars? Car sharing in Japan
Japanese people no longer into owning cars? Car sharing in Japan
It’s been a while since the downturn of car sales to Japanese youngsters became a frequent topic on news. Acco... ［Read More］ - What are insured? Check this before hiring a car in Japan
What are insured? Check this before hiring a car in Japan
Rental car is a handy method to tour around Japan. More foreign tourists choose rental cars to travel from cit... ［Read More］ - If you are buying a car in Japan: Guide to Japanese car insurance
If you are buying a car in Japan: Guide to Japanese car insurance
While you live in Japan for a long time, you may have a need to own a car. When you own a car in Japan, you ne... ［Read More］ - Spring has come, pollen has come: Hay fever treatment in Japan
Spring has come, pollen has come: Hay fever treatment in Japan
No one can deny that hay fever is a national disease in Japan. Itchy eyes and endless sneezes annoys you throu... ［Read More］ - Stuck on the road? Call JAF for roadside assistance
Stuck on the road? Call JAF for roadside assistance
Drivers in Japan, have you got a membership in JAF? If you own a car and drive on a daily basis, you may have ... ［Read More］ - Best for driving trip! Regional expressway passes
Best for driving trip! Regional expressway passes
In accordance to the rapid increase of the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan, many discounted tickets a... ［Read More］ - Touring Japan by car: Rental-car guide for tourists
Touring Japan by car: Rental-car guide for tourists
The winter of record—making coldness is over, and spring is in the air. Many of you must be looking forward to... ［Read More］ - Unlimited use of expressways! Japan Expressway Pass for foreign tourists
Unlimited use of expressways! Japan Expressway Pass for foreign tourists
Japan has been one of the hottest tourist destinations among travelers and its popularity seems to keep growin... ［Read More］ - For all Temporary Visitor visa holders: Check these JR passes
For all Temporary Visitor visa holders: Check these JR passes
Transportation costs typically occupy the majority of travel expense during your stay in Japan. Japan Rail Pass... ［Read More］ - Mobile phone is not working? How to use public telephone in Japan
Mobile phone is not working? How to use public telephone in Japan
Twenty years ago, finding a pay phone was such an easy task. But now, we hardly see them anywhere since mobile ... ［Read More］ - Can’t afford National Health Insurance tax? Apply for mitigation or reduction of tax measures
Can’t afford National Health Insurance tax? Apply for mitigation or reduction of tax measures
No matter of nationalities, all residents who reside in Japan must enroll in public health insurance system. Ot... ［Read More］ - National Health Insurance member? Your medical cost in overseas may be covered
National Health Insurance member? Your medical cost in overseas may be covered
Getting travel insurance is quite common practice before people go abroad and you probably got one before you ... ［Read More］
