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.
- Big celebration in different way: Valentine’s Day culture in Japan
Big celebration in different way: Valentine’s Day culture in Japan
Wow, January 2019 is nearly ending, and February is almost there. In Japan, there is one more big celebration ... ［Read More］ - Japanese addressing system: why streets in Japan don’t have names
Japanese addressing system: why streets in Japan don’t have names
While most other countries use the street based addressing system that an address is identified by “street nu... ［Read More］ - Comfortable camping in winter! Renting campervan in Japan
Comfortable camping in winter! Renting campervan in Japan
It is ski season now! All ski fields across Japan are all busy with ski and snowboarding lovers. You may have ... ［Read More］ - BRRR-lliant holiday in Japan! Rental motor bike
BRRR-lliant holiday in Japan! Rental motor bike
Tokyo Olympic Games is just a year ahead, the number of foreign tourist visiting Japan still keeps growing. Un... ［Read More］ - Don’t just eat, cook it! Japanese cooking lessons for foreigners
Don’t just eat, cook it! Japanese cooking lessons for foreigners
Until recently, traveling in Japan was almost about just visiting major cities such as Tokyo and Osaka and eat... ［Read More］ - 2018-2019 snow season has started! 5 easy access ski resorts around Osaka
2018-2019 snow season has started! 5 easy access ski resorts around Osaka
Where the summer heat has gone? Winter has come. Same as in many other countries, snow activities such as ski ... ［Read More］ - When in Japan, do as the Japanese do: Rubbish and recycling in Japan
When in Japan, do as the Japanese do: Rubbish and recycling in Japan
Daily rubbish and waste is something you can’t eliminate from your life. Rubbish and recycling collection may ... ［Read More］ - Read this before your trip to Japan! How to use foreign credit cards at Japanese ATMs
Read this before your trip to Japan! How to use foreign credit cards at Japanese ATMs
Before coming to Japan, credit cards are probably the most commonly used way for most of foreign travelers to ... ［Read More］ - Enjoy art! Must-visit museums in Japan
Enjoy art! Must-visit museums in Japan
The summer heat has finally gone, and autumns has come. In Japan, it is often said that autumn is the best sea... ［Read More］ - Japan is full of unique islands! 5 Japanese islands you should visit
Japan is full of unique islands! 5 Japanese islands you should visit
When it comes to popular tourists destinations of Japan, historic cities like Kyoto and Nara, or Hokkaido with... ［Read More］ - Want to save bank fees? Use Japan Post Bank
Want to save bank fees? Use Japan Post Bank
Japan Post Bank is popular among foreign residents living in Japan as it is easy to open accounts. Because it ... ［Read More］ - Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance: Lost Wage Benefit
Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance: Lost Wage Benefit
Getting injured due to an accident occurred while working or commuting, becoming ill because of poor working c... ［Read More］
