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.
- Changing jobs? You may have to switch pension systems
Changing jobs? You may have to switch pension systems
In Japan, all registered residents aged 20 to 59 are required to enroll in a public pension system. Among thos... ［Read More］ - Need a resident record? The certificate issuance service at convenience stores
Need a resident record? The certificate issuance service at convenience stores
When you move to Japan from your country, you are likely to experience culture differences in many occasions. ... ［Read More］ - Going abroad without leaving Japan? Shin-Okubo Korean town
Going abroad without leaving Japan? Shin-Okubo Korean town
Japan’s largest nightlife district, Kabukicho in Shinjuku city. Shin-Okubo is located just one station away to... ［Read More］ - Leaving for another job or between jobs? Different procedures for different situations
Leaving for another job or between jobs? Different procedures for different situations
While working on working visa in Japan, you may have an occasion to change jobs. You may unfortunately get red... ［Read More］ - SAYONARA Nippon, 5 things to do before you bid a farewell to Japan
SAYONARA Nippon, 5 things to do before you bid a farewell to Japan
So, your stay in Japan is about to end. You must be excited about finally going home and a little saddened abo... ［Read More］ - Jigokudani Wild Snow Monkey Park: Only place you can meet bathing wild monkeys
Jigokudani Wild Snow Monkey Park: Only place you can meet bathing wild monkeys
Jigokudai Hot Spring in Nagano prefecture, one of the most famous natural hot spring area of Japan. Describing... ［Read More］ - No more dual pension contribution: International Social Security Agreement and Certificate of Coverage
No more dual pension contribution: International Social Security Agreement and Certificate of Coverage
You know all residents aged 20 to 59 years residing in Japan are required to enroll in National Pension System... ［Read More］ - National Pension: Procedures to update residential address when moving house
National Pension: Procedures to update residential address when moving house
Packing, sending, sorting and going to the local office, you have to deal with so many things when moving hous... ［Read More］ - Students and employees, learn about Notification concerning the accepting organization or the spouse
Students and employees, learn about Notification concerning the accepting organization or the spouse
While staying in Japan, all foreign nations must have appropriate resident statuses. It may be permanent resid... ［Read More］ - Working holiday in Japan! 4 applications you must complete after arriving in Japan
Working holiday in Japan! 4 applications you must complete after arriving in Japan
Once in a life time, you can come to Japan as a working holiday maker. This unique status allows you to work t... ［Read More］ - Running for over 400 years!? Japan’s 5 super-long-established eateries
Running for over 400 years!? Japan’s 5 super-long-established eateries
You know the Japanese love good foods. There are a variety of restaurants and diners on city streets, Japanese... ［Read More］ - Driver license: Procedures to update residential address when moving house
Driver license: Procedures to update residential address when moving house
We know we need a driver license to drive a motor vehicle in Japan. So, many of us already have one. If you ar... ［Read More］
