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.
- How to find epic at night in Tokyo. Go clubbing!
How to find epic at night in Tokyo. Go clubbing!
You would normally come up with Roppongi when you hear clubbing in Tokyo. However, there are many other cool s... [Read More] - Summer is here! 4 Beaches Perfect for a Day Trip from Tokyo
Summer is here! 4 Beaches Perfect for a Day Trip from Tokyo
The best way to escape the summer’s heat is taking a swim in cool water. Of course, jumping into a pool does t... [Read More] - To Do List when Leaving Japan – How to Quit National Health Insurance
To Do List when Leaving Japan – How to Quit National Health Insurance
Every foreigner living in Japan for a certain period of time is obligated to enter National Health Insurance. B... [Read More] - Totally arbitrarily chosen! TOP 5 Japanese microbrewery beers 2016
Totally arbitrarily chosen! TOP 5 Japanese microbrewery beers 2016
The temperature has been hiking since the beginning of July, everyone must be enjoying a glass of thirst-quenc... [Read More] - Full bloom in the night sky: Fireworks festivals around Tokyo
Full bloom in the night sky: Fireworks festivals around Tokyo
July, the summertime is just about to bloom. Open air music festivals, summer festivals, beach resorts, beer g... [Read More] - No more Lost in Translation: 7 best translation apps for smartphone
No more Lost in Translation: 7 best translation apps for smartphone
Along with the recent increase of inbound tourists, multi-lingual instructions and signs in public facilities,... [Read More] - The ultimate comparison: What is the cheapest way to travel Tokyo – Kyoto?
The ultimate comparison: What is the cheapest way to travel Tokyo – Kyoto?
The annual number of foreign tourists visiting Japan has been steadily increasing since Japanese government an... [Read More] - Sick or injured? What if you need medical care before insurance card arrives?
Sick or injured? What if you need medical care before insurance card arrives?
All registered residents residing in Japan are required to register for one of the public health insurance sys... [Read More] - Unveil the secret of life: Four sea turtle nesting beaches of Japan
Unveil the secret of life: Four sea turtle nesting beaches of Japan
The egg laying of sea turtles is the most mystical scene of the nature you should witness at least once in a l... [Read More] - Moving house? Don’t forget mail redirection: Online application
Moving house? Don’t forget mail redirection: Online application
A mail redirection is one of must-do’s when you move house within Japan. An application can be made by using a ... [Read More] - Beat the summer heat! Genuine natural ice Kakigori in Tokyo
Beat the summer heat! Genuine natural ice Kakigori in Tokyo
July is ending, the rainy season has gone and the summer has come all over Japan. All the best thigs about Jap... [Read More] - “Sorry, we missed you!” How to arrange parcel redelivery with Japan Post
“Sorry, we missed you!” How to arrange parcel redelivery with Japan Post
It is quite common a parcel delivery from Japan Post visit your place while you are away, and you miss the parc... [Read More]