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.
- Summer has come! Firefly watching destinations by train around Tokyo
Summer has come! Firefly watching destinations by train around Tokyo
Fireflies, they are indispensable items of the early summer sight of Japan. They used to be found everywhere ne... ［Read More］ - Get connected! 6 free call apps to make international phone calls
Get connected! 6 free call apps to make international phone calls
You have many occasions to ring your family, boyfriend/girlfriend or close friends in your country while you a... ［Read More］ - Let’s revise how to make an international phone call
Let’s revise how to make an international phone call
I know everyone has a smartphone nowadays and making an international phone call has become a lot easier thank... ［Read More］ - The Funaya of Ine: Life beside the sea
The Funaya of Ine: Life beside the sea
Located at the northern region of Kyoto prefecture, on the east of Tango peninsula poking into the Japan Sea, ... ［Read More］ - No bank account required! Sending money to bank account
No bank account required! Sending money to bank account
So, you have just arrived in Japan. What if you have to transfer money to someone’s bank account before you ope... ［Read More］ - Rice with grated yam!? Unique and delicious “tororo-rice”
Rice with grated yam!? Unique and delicious “tororo-rice”
Three most loved Japanese rice dish by the Japanese are “natto-rice”,”raw egg rice” and “tororo-rice”. First t... ［Read More］ - Magnificent artwork of the earth in Inakadate, the home of rice paddy art
Magnificent artwork of the earth in Inakadate, the home of rice paddy art
Inakadate in Aomori prefecture is a little quiet village with a population of only 8000 most of the time. But ... ［Read More］ - So you lost your job, apply for special exemption of NPS
So you lost your job, apply for special exemption of NPS
While you steadily work for a company, you wouldn’t pay much attention to contribution payments for the employe... ［Read More］ - Attention, short term students: contribution postponement system of NPS
Attention, short term students: contribution postponement system of NPS
Contribution payments of the National Pension System is mandatory for all residents residing in Japan. Even so... ［Read More］ - Looking for a second job? Precautions for working visa holders
Looking for a second job? Precautions for working visa holders
As you know, there are many foreign nations residing in Japan these days and many of them work for Japanese co... ［Read More］ - Check before driving! Traffic offences in Japan
Check before driving! Traffic offences in Japan
While foreign residents live in Japan, many of them might have opportunities to drive a motor vehicle. Those f... ［Read More］ - 7bars to visit in Tokyo when you miss English conversations
7bars to visit in Tokyo when you miss English conversations
With good foods, lots of sightseeing spots, advanced public transports, Japan is recognized a great tourist’s ... ［Read More］
