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.
- No bank account required! Sending money to bank account
No bank account required! Sending money to bank account
So, you have just arrived in Japan. What if you have to transfer money to someone’s bank account before you ope... [Read More] - Rice with grated yam!? Unique and delicious “tororo-rice”
Rice with grated yam!? Unique and delicious “tororo-rice”
Three most loved Japanese rice dish by the Japanese are “natto-rice”,”raw egg rice” and “tororo-rice”. First t... [Read More] - Magnificent artwork of the earth in Inakadate, the home of rice paddy art
Magnificent artwork of the earth in Inakadate, the home of rice paddy art
Inakadate in Aomori prefecture is a little quiet village with a population of only 8000 most of the time. But ... [Read More] - So you lost your job, apply for special exemption of NPS
So you lost your job, apply for special exemption of NPS
While you steadily work for a company, you wouldn’t pay much attention to contribution payments for the employe... [Read More] - Attention, short term students: contribution postponement system of NPS
Attention, short term students: contribution postponement system of NPS
Contribution payments of the National Pension System is mandatory for all residents residing in Japan. Even so... [Read More] - Looking for a second job? Precautions for working visa holders
Looking for a second job? Precautions for working visa holders
As you know, there are many foreign nations residing in Japan these days and many of them work for Japanese co... [Read More] - Check before driving! Traffic offences in Japan
Check before driving! Traffic offences in Japan
While foreign residents live in Japan, many of them might have opportunities to drive a motor vehicle. Those f... [Read More] - 7bars to visit in Tokyo when you miss English conversations
7bars to visit in Tokyo when you miss English conversations
With good foods, lots of sightseeing spots, advanced public transports, Japan is recognized a great tourist’s ... [Read More] - Spring illusion in Toyama bay: Firefly squids on the shore
Spring illusion in Toyama bay: Firefly squids on the shore
Do you know firefly squids? Yes, those little squids that often turn up on the dinner table in many types of d... [Read More] - Studying in Japan for over a year? Apply for Special Payment System for Students
Studying in Japan for over a year? Apply for Special Payment System for Students
Foreign students studying in Japan, have you enrolled in the National Pension System of Japan? All residents re... [Read More] - Traveling, working, studying, all in one status “Working Holiday”
Traveling, working, studying, all in one status “Working Holiday”
You probably have heard of the name “working holiday” before, right? But do you really know what you can do un... [Read More] - Super saver train & bus tickets only for foreign tourists
Super saver train & bus tickets only for foreign tourists
Foreign tourists visiting Japan often encounter a dilemma between their desire to visit as many places as poss... [Read More]