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.
- Flying to Japan! Current Border Measures for Entering Japan
Flying to Japan! Current Border Measures for Entering Japan
It’s been almost 3 years since the outbreak of COVID-19. The Japanese government once imposed strict border res... [Read More] - Japanese Winter Wonderland! Best Sightseeing Destinations of December
Japanese Winter Wonderland! Best Sightseeing Destinations of December
2022 is coming to an end. The rapid depreciation of Japanese yen has been invigorating the once-slumped Japane... [Read More] - Craft Beer Tasting in Tokyo! 7 Must-go Beerhouses
Craft Beer Tasting in Tokyo! 7 Must-go Beerhouses
Kirin, Asahi, Sapporo are Japan’s major beer manufacturers and their products are exported worldwide and loved... [Read More] - Japan’s New Domestic Travel Assistance Program Comes into Effect on October 11
Japan’s New Domestic Travel Assistance Program Comes into Effect on October 11
Do you remember the “Go to program” which was launched by the Japanese government in 2020? This program was to... [Read More] - Drunk Driving Regulations, What Type of Vehicle are Subject to?
Drunk Driving Regulations, What Type of Vehicle are Subject to?
You know, Japan has very strict regulations against drunk driving. There are many countries where laws tolerat... [Read More] - It’s Been 3 Years! What is Life in Japan Like Now?
It’s Been 3 Years! What is Life in Japan Like Now?
It's already been the 3rd year since the coronavirus pandemic broke out. With quite a high level of booster sh... [Read More] - Tourists Are Back! What is Japan’s Border Control Like Now?
Tourists Are Back! What is Japan’s Border Control Like Now?
This is already the third year since the coronavirus pandemic started. The pandemic hasn’t ended yet, but many... [Read More] - Are foreign residents eligible to live in public housing?
Are foreign residents eligible to live in public housing?
While the commodity price is hiking around the world, Japan is having rather moderate inflation. Also, overall... [Read More] - Funny? Weird? Office etiquettes which are only common in Japan
Funny? Weird? Office etiquettes which are only common in Japan
As you know, Japan is an island nation with almost a single race, some many habits and customs may look weird ... [Read More] - Bicycle accident! What should you do?
Bicycle accident! What should you do?
School, commuting, shopping in the neighborhood, and bicycles are so useful when you live in Japan. Lately, ma... [Read More] - Short stay in Japan, what public facilities can you use?
Short stay in Japan, what public facilities can you use?
The omicron variant hasn’t gone away yet, though, things are getting a little easier than at the beginning of ... [Read More] - Taxes and Social Insurance Premiums, What Will Happen If You Ignore a Payment?
Taxes and Social Insurance Premiums, What Will Happen If You Ignore a Payment?
Hi, everyone! How’s your work every day? If you are working for a company or someone, probably you are paid wa... [Read More]