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.
- 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］ - Driving tips in Japan: Car parks
Driving tips in Japan: Car parks
When you go out for a drive, the first thing you concern may be what to do with a car park. If there is a park... ［Read More］ - Beach holiday this summer! Top 5 beaches accessible from Osaka by train
Beach holiday this summer! Top 5 beaches accessible from Osaka by train
July is about to come to an end. First timers in Japan must have been overwhelmed by shocking summer heat. Amo... ［Read More］ - Temple lodging: Touch the world of Japanese Buddhism
Temple lodging: Touch the world of Japanese Buddhism
2020 Tokyo Olympic Games is not so long ahead, the number of inbound tourists visiting Japan has been increasi... ［Read More］ - Driving tips in Japan: Gas Stations
Driving tips in Japan: Gas Stations
Have you ever been startled by a gas station staff running straight up to your car when you dropped by a gas s... ［Read More］ - If injured or get sick in Japan, choose your doctor yourself
If injured or get sick in Japan, choose your doctor yourself
If you get sick or injured in your country, what do you do first? You may say that you would just grab a medic... ［Read More］ - Communicating with the dead: One of three sacred ground of Japan Osorezan is a new trend
Communicating with the dead: One of three sacred ground of Japan Osorezan is a new trend
Osorezan, the sacred ground located in Shimokita Peninsula of Aomori prefecture. The locals believe all people’... ［Read More］ - Held 10 times a year, when and where to go to see air show by JASDF
Held 10 times a year, when and where to go to see air show by JASDF
When you came to Japan, what sort of transportation did you use? Japan is an island nation, so most of you must... ［Read More］ - Taming birds to catch fish? Japanese traditional cormorant fishing
Taming birds to catch fish? Japanese traditional cormorant fishing
Cormorant fishing season in Japan starts together with the opening of sweetfish fishing season each year. A si... ［Read More］ - Can a tourist extend Temporary Visitor visa?
Can a tourist extend Temporary Visitor visa?
Temporary Visitor visa is most commonly used by foreign nationals who visit Japan for the purpose of sightseein... ［Read More］
