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.
- Before a crossroad in life, check if you have Pension Handbook
Before a crossroad in life, check if you have Pension Handbook
Year 2018 has started and January has almost gone. For expected graduates who are starting their jobs in coming... ［Read More］ - Landing at Haneda airport? Find the best access to Shinjuku
Landing at Haneda airport? Find the best access to Shinjuku
Haneda airport, the busiest airport among all airports in Japan. Although it is named as an international airp... ［Read More］ - Landing at Narita airport? Find the best access to Central Tokyo
Landing at Narita airport? Find the best access to Central Tokyo
Narita airport, the main gateway of Japan for visitors who arrive by air. The number of international airlines ... ［Read More］ - Had enough of transaction fees? Send money from your credit card through PayPal
Had enough of transaction fees? Send money from your credit card through PayPal
PayPal is a very common payment method for ebay users. Accepted by Japanese e-commerce giant “Rakuten” and many... ［Read More］ - Heading west? The best way to travel between Tokyo and Osaka
Heading west? The best way to travel between Tokyo and Osaka
Osaka, the second largest city of Japan. Its unique culture so different from Tokyo always attracts many touris... ［Read More］ - First time in Japan! How long it takes to clear immigration inspection procedures?
First time in Japan! How long it takes to clear immigration inspection procedures?
Before 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, Japanese government have been the greatest effort ever to entice foreign touri... ［Read More］ - What happens if you don’t pay your residential tax?
What happens if you don’t pay your residential tax?
If you have been living in Japan for a certain period of time, you probably know about the resident registry ne... ［Read More］ - What happens if you don’t pay your National Health Insurance tax?
What happens if you don’t pay your National Health Insurance tax?
Introduced based on one of the guiding principles of Japanese social security system “Universal health insuranc... ［Read More］ - What would happen if a foreign national resident neglect to pay pension contributions?
What would happen if a foreign national resident neglect to pay pension contributions?
If you are living in Japan as a mid-to-long term resident, you probably are a member of one of the public pens... ［Read More］ - Important tips for foreign travelers. Things to do after losing your ID, credit card or wallet
Important tips for foreign travelers. Things to do after losing your ID, credit card or wallet
Losing your wallet is a nightmare. It doesn’t happen very often in everyday life, but once it happens, your da... ［Read More］ - Heading south? The best way to travel between Tokyo and Okinawa
Heading south? The best way to travel between Tokyo and Okinawa
Okinawa is the best known resort island of Japan. The beauty of the ocean of Okinawa is on top of all other re... ［Read More］ - No Japanese required! 2 Japanese banks providing online banking service in English
No Japanese required! 2 Japanese banks providing online banking service in English
Hi there! When you were in your own country, what payment method were you using to pay monthly bills? Probably... ［Read More］
