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.
- The Most Popular Japanese Food for Foreigners is “Meat Dish”! 5 Must-go Places in OSAKA
The Most Popular Japanese Food for Foreigners is “Meat Dish”! 5 Must-go Places in OSAKA
Ramen is a very familiar food for Japanese people, and the number of ramen shops reaches as many as 30,000. If... [Read More] - The Most Popular Japanese Food for Foreigners is “Meat Dish”! 5 Must-go Places in TOKYO
The Most Popular Japanese Food for Foreigners is “Meat Dish”! 5 Must-go Places in TOKYO
Ramen is Japanese soul food, also well-recognized in many other countries thanks to local ramen shops run by l... [Read More] - The Most Popular Japanese Food for Foreigners is “Meat Dish”! 5 Must-go Places in OSAKA
The Most Popular Japanese Food for Foreigners is “Meat Dish”! 5 Must-go Places in OSAKA
It’s been 10 years since “Washoku (Japanese cuisines)” joined the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Human... [Read More] - The Most Popular Japanese Food for Foreigners is “Meat Dishes”! 5 Must-go Places in TOKYO
The Most Popular Japanese Food for Foreigners is “Meat Dishes”! 5 Must-go Places in TOKYO
When it comes to “Washoku (Japanese food)”, we have thought of sushi or tempura straight away without thinking... [Read More] - Flying to Japan! Current Border Measures for Entering Japan
Flying to Japan! Current Border Measures for Entering Japan
It’s been almost 3 years since the outbreak of COVID-19. The Japanese government once imposed strict border res... [Read More] - Japanese Winter Wonderland! Best Sightseeing Destinations of December
Japanese Winter Wonderland! Best Sightseeing Destinations of December
2022 is coming to an end. The rapid depreciation of Japanese yen has been invigorating the once-slumped Japane... [Read More] - Craft Beer Tasting in Tokyo! 7 Must-go Beerhouses
Craft Beer Tasting in Tokyo! 7 Must-go Beerhouses
Kirin, Asahi, Sapporo are Japan’s major beer manufacturers and their products are exported worldwide and loved... [Read More] - Japan’s New Domestic Travel Assistance Program Comes into Effect on October 11
Japan’s New Domestic Travel Assistance Program Comes into Effect on October 11
Do you remember the “Go to program” which was launched by the Japanese government in 2020? This program was to... [Read More] - Drunk Driving Regulations, What Type of Vehicle are Subject to?
Drunk Driving Regulations, What Type of Vehicle are Subject to?
You know, Japan has very strict regulations against drunk driving. There are many countries where laws tolerat... [Read More] - It’s Been 3 Years! What is Life in Japan Like Now?
It’s Been 3 Years! What is Life in Japan Like Now?
It's already been the 3rd year since the coronavirus pandemic broke out. With quite a high level of booster sh... [Read More] - Tourists Are Back! What is Japan’s Border Control Like Now?
Tourists Are Back! What is Japan’s Border Control Like Now?
This is already the third year since the coronavirus pandemic started. The pandemic hasn’t ended yet, but many... [Read More] - Are foreign residents eligible to live in public housing?
Are foreign residents eligible to live in public housing?
While the commodity price is hiking around the world, Japan is having rather moderate inflation. Also, overall... [Read More]