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.
- [TOKYO] Support for foreign residents under the COVID-19 crisis
[TOKYO] Support for foreign residents under the COVID-19 crisis
2021 was the year that people were forced to cope with many restrictions in everyday, such as requests for sho... [Read More] - The border opens! Japan’s Current Boarder Controls
The border opens! Japan’s Current Boarder Controls
After a long-lasting new entry ban, Japan finally started letting some of new entries in from November. Entry t... [Read More] - Stay in Japan During COVID-19 Pandemic: Relaxation of Visa Requirements
Stay in Japan During COVID-19 Pandemic: Relaxation of Visa Requirements
Same as other counties that impose strict boarder restrictions due to the spread of the Delta variant, Japan p... [Read More] - Shortage of Hospital Beds! Japan’s Medical System on the Edge
Shortage of Hospital Beds! Japan’s Medical System on the Edge
The number of Delta infected patients in Japan has been increasing since the first infection case was detected... [Read More] - Foreigners in Japan Facing Severe Change of Employment
Foreigners in Japan Facing Severe Change of Employment
It has been more than 20 months since the COVID-19 pandemic started. In line with vaccination campaign spreadi... [Read More] - Is this Japan, or Not? Brazilian Towns in Japan
Is this Japan, or Not? Brazilian Towns in Japan
Japan has diplomatic relations with many countries, especially and maybe surprisingly, with Brazil. As you kno... [Read More] - Is this Japan, or Not? Korean Towns in Japan
Is this Japan, or Not? Korean Towns in Japan
Thanks to today’s advanced public transport systems, Japan is now connected to countries around the world. But... [Read More] - Learn Japanese at Other Than Language School: Low Cost/Free Japanese Classes in Osaka
Learn Japanese at Other Than Language School: Low Cost/Free Japanese Classes in Osaka
Among many advanced countries, Japan is a rather rare case that maintains a mono-language society where people ... [Read More] - Learn Japanese at Other Than Language School: Low Cost/Free Japanese Classes in Tokyo
Learn Japanese at Other Than Language School: Low Cost/Free Japanese Classes in Tokyo
Lately, Japan has increasing number of foreign national residents along with accepting more technical interns a... [Read More] - Sending Online Auction Items or Gifts to Your Friends, How to Send a Parcel within Japan
Sending Online Auction Items or Gifts to Your Friends, How to Send a Parcel within Japan
While the global economy has been sluggish for a long time because of the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce such a... [Read More] - Sending a Gift to Your Family! How to Send a Parcel Overseas
Sending a Gift to Your Family! How to Send a Parcel Overseas
While we are physically separated because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many international residents living in Jap... [Read More] - Special Measures for International Students under COVID-19 Crisis
Special Measures for International Students under COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has given significant impacts on Japanese society, affecting peoples’ lives in negative ... [Read More]