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.
- Beauty of Japanese autumn, Best 5 autumn view spots around Osaka accessible by train
Beauty of Japanese autumn, Best 5 autumn view spots around Osaka accessible by train
October is about to end and air feels deep fall everywhere. What highlights Japanese fall is beautifully color... [Read More] - How many times can tourists enter Japan on Temporary Visitor visa?
How many times can tourists enter Japan on Temporary Visitor visa?
Temporary Visitor visa, which is unofficially called “tourist visa” or “short stay visa”, is the most commonly... [Read More] - 5bars to visit in Osaka when you miss English conversations
5bars to visit in Osaka when you miss English conversations
Osaka, the second largest city of Japan. It is one of the most popular tourist destination in Japan for totall... [Read More] - 4 things you should prepare before living in to Japan for more than 3months
4 things you should prepare before living in to Japan for more than 3months
Moving to Japan for study or work? Residents who stay in Japan for 3month or longer are recognized as mid-to-l... [Read More] - 6 things you should prepare before going holiday in Japan
6 things you should prepare before going holiday in Japan
First trip to Japan! Traditional culture, historical streetscapes, unique pop culture and authentic Japanese c... [Read More] - Roadway or sidewalk? Things to know before cycling in Japan
Roadway or sidewalk? Things to know before cycling in Japan
While wandering around Japanese city, you may find quite a few people riding bicycles. The number of cyclists ... [Read More] - Must buy in Japan? Don’t ask the Japanese, get it right from the Tourist’s mouth
Must buy in Japan? Don’t ask the Japanese, get it right from the Tourist’s mouth
What do you think of Must-buy-in-japan? Kimono, Yukata, hand fan, Japanese sake, traditional hand crafts, or c... [Read More] - Driving tips in Japan: Traffic ticket
Driving tips in Japan: Traffic ticket
You left your car unattended just for a few minutes to do something, then next thing you see is a suspicious y... [Read More] - Driving tips in Japan: Car accident
Driving tips in Japan: Car accident
It is just a decade ago that Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, which are the most known cities of Japan, were dominant t... [Read More] - Soaked in the world of Buddhism: Top 4 temple lodgings with English speaking monks
Soaked in the world of Buddhism: Top 4 temple lodgings with English speaking monks
In accordance with the enthusiastic tourism campaign by Japanese government and local governments, the number ... [Read More] - Driving tips in Japan: Toll roads
Driving tips in Japan: Toll roads
When you travel a long way to a resort or other tourist destinations in Japan, you can hardly avoid toll roads.... [Read More] - Driving tips in Japan: General roads
Driving tips in Japan: General roads
Air flights, trains and buses, there are so many public transports in Japan. But if you are with a group of yo... [Read More]