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.
- What?! Japanese entertainment restaurants are too interesting
What?! Japanese entertainment restaurants are too interesting
Have you ever encountered a restaurant that surprises you like ‘!!!’ ? Actually, if you check, there are many ... ［Read More］ - When your kids get bored, bring them to see the real Thomas the Tank Engine!
When your kids get bored, bring them to see the real Thomas the Tank Engine!
‘Thomas the Tank Engine’, the one that carries kids’ dreams as well as adults’ dreams. People are going to be ... ［Read More］ - Soul and Body are refreshed! Spiritual Retreats in Japan that anyone can take part in
Soul and Body are refreshed! Spiritual Retreats in Japan that anyone can take part in
In Japan, to strengthen your soul, to strengthen your body, there are spiritual retreats. In order to become e... ［Read More］ - Proper washoku table manners so you don’t embarrass yourself
Proper washoku table manners so you don’t embarrass yourself
Being chosen as a UNESCO world heritage, washoku (Japanese cuisine) has been gathering attention around the wo... ［Read More］ - The must-read visitation guide before going to Hatsumode
The must-read visitation guide before going to Hatsumode
Usually it is rare to visit a shrine or temple. But, once a year on New Year’s Day, almost all Japanese head t... ［Read More］ - “Mokkiri” etiquette for non-Japanese and Japanese
“Mokkiri” etiquette for non-Japanese and Japanese
At a bar or tavern in Japan, Japanese sake is served in a “tokkuri”, a glass, a “masu” or many other vessels. ... ［Read More］ - Boost your good fortune by 200%! Spiritual places in Japan with world heritage status!
Boost your good fortune by 200%! Spiritual places in Japan with world heritage status!
Spiritual places are where people go to boost their fortune. They are said to be all over Japan. Many people r... ［Read More］ - What to do in Osaka? 5 restaurants that will not disappoint
What to do in Osaka? 5 restaurants that will not disappoint
Japan’s second largest city ‘Osaka’. With Glico’s big neon sign and the very conspicuous crab signage, is a ci... ［Read More］ - A list of searching tools for halal foods and restaurants in Japan.
A list of searching tools for halal foods and restaurants in Japan.
A quarter of the world’s population, total 1.9 billion people are Muslims. Accordingly, more Muslims visiting ... ［Read More］ - A cool heaven at -10 degrees? Kyoto’s summer tradition of ’Kawayuka’
A cool heaven at -10 degrees? Kyoto’s summer tradition of ’Kawayuka’
Also one of Kyoto’s Summer traditions, ‘Kawayuka’. Open-air dining areas created on the river surface are cool... ［Read More］ - Chic adult boating! Let’s see the sights from the water atop a yakatabune
Chic adult boating! Let’s see the sights from the water atop a yakatabune
Lovely yakatabune (pleasure boats) are visually full of old-times’ Japanese spirit. It’s nice to gaze at them f... ［Read More］ - COOL JAPAN! Enjoying Wabi Sabi! 5 Japanese Landscape Gardens
COOL JAPAN! Enjoying Wabi Sabi! 5 Japanese Landscape Gardens
The ‘Japanese landscape garden’ is known as the greatest masterpiece of cool Japan. Compared with the colorful... ［Read More］
