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.
- If injured or get sick in Japan, choose your doctor yourself
If injured or get sick in Japan, choose your doctor yourself
If you get sick or injured in your country, what do you do first? You may say that you would just grab a medic... [Read More] - Communicating with the dead: One of three sacred ground of Japan Osorezan is a new trend
Communicating with the dead: One of three sacred ground of Japan Osorezan is a new trend
Osorezan, the sacred ground located in Shimokita Peninsula of Aomori prefecture. The locals believe all people’... [Read More] - Held 10 times a year, when and where to go to see air show by JASDF
Held 10 times a year, when and where to go to see air show by JASDF
When you came to Japan, what sort of transportation did you use? Japan is an island nation, so most of you must... [Read More] - Taming birds to catch fish? Japanese traditional cormorant fishing
Taming birds to catch fish? Japanese traditional cormorant fishing
Cormorant fishing season in Japan starts together with the opening of sweetfish fishing season each year. A si... [Read More] - Can a tourist extend Temporary Visitor visa?
Can a tourist extend Temporary Visitor visa?
Temporary Visitor visa is most commonly used by foreign nationals who visit Japan for the purpose of sightseein... [Read More] - From Kagoshima to outer space! Rocket launch by JAXA
From Kagoshima to outer space! Rocket launch by JAXA
It has been over half a century since the first manned space flight was achieved by Vostok 1 of former USSR in... [Read More] - So, what conditions do we need to meet to get working visa in Japan?
So, what conditions do we need to meet to get working visa in Japan?
The employment of foreign nationals by Japanese corporation has been increasing in recent years. In October 20... [Read More] - Crash of the giants! Japanese bullfighting
Crash of the giants! Japanese bullfighting
Speaking of bullfighting, the first thing comes to your mind would be a Spanish matador and a bull. But did yo... [Read More] - Traveling to Japan? Be aware of rush hour
Traveling to Japan? Be aware of rush hour
No matter what country you reside, rush hour is something you can’t avoid as long as you live in an urban area... [Read More] - Attention registered residents, the Individual Number system has been newly introduced
Attention registered residents, the Individual Number system has been newly introduced
Have you ever received an unfamiliar little card with a series of numbers from your local municipal office dur... [Read More] - Must know when studying in Japan: Scholarships for international students
Must know when studying in Japan: Scholarships for international students
One of the biggest expenses in your life is educational expense. Throughout your entire student life, expenses... [Read More] - Want to stay in Japan after your working holiday ends? Apply for change of status of residence
Want to stay in Japan after your working holiday ends? Apply for change of status of residence
Working holiday, this special status of residence allows you to work while travelling within Japan. It is desig... [Read More]