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.
- It’s tax time! Tax return tips for foreign residents
It’s tax time! Tax return tips for foreign residents
In Japan, residents must file tax return between 16th February and 15th March for January to December of the p... ［Read More］ - Work visa holders, get certificate of authorized employment when changing jobs
Work visa holders, get certificate of authorized employment when changing jobs
While working in Japan, sometimes you have a chance to change jobs. Or, you may be in the middle of job huntin... ［Read More］ - Changing jobs? Switch to National Health Insurance or continue membership
Changing jobs? Switch to National Health Insurance or continue membership
Along with pension systems, all registered residents residing in Japan must be covered by the public health ins... ［Read More］ - 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］
