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.
- 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］ - From Kagoshima to outer space! Rocket launch by JAXA
From Kagoshima to outer space! Rocket launch by JAXA
It has been over half a century since the first manned space flight was achieved by Vostok 1 of former USSR in... ［Read More］ - So, what conditions do we need to meet to get working visa in Japan?
So, what conditions do we need to meet to get working visa in Japan?
The employment of foreign nationals by Japanese corporation has been increasing in recent years. In October 20... ［Read More］ - Crash of the giants! Japanese bullfighting
Crash of the giants! Japanese bullfighting
Speaking of bullfighting, the first thing comes to your mind would be a Spanish matador and a bull. But did yo... ［Read More］
