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.
- 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] - Financial Supports for Foreign Residents under COVID-19 Crisis
Financial Supports for Foreign Residents under COVID-19 Crisis
The coronavirus pandemic which started at the end of 2019 has not showed a sign of ending yet. In Japan, vacci... [Read More] - Stop the Coronavirus by Smartphone App! Useful Apps During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Stop the Coronavirus by Smartphone App! Useful Apps During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the entire 2020, we all were pushed around by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, there still is no sign of... [Read More] - COVID-19 Suspected! What Should You Do and When?
COVID-19 Suspected! What Should You Do and When?
In December 2019, the coronavirus infection was first recognized in China. The third wave rapidly spread in Ja... [Read More]