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.
- 22/2 is Ninja day! The places you can meet ninjas
22/2 is Ninja day! The places you can meet ninjas
Ninjas, their enigmatic presence still fascinates people all over the world. Some might get interested in them... [Read More] - It’s a lifesaver when between jobs: Unemployment benefits
It’s a lifesaver when between jobs: Unemployment benefits
Fortunately, you found a job in Japan, but unfortunately you lost the job! Despite all of your dedication and ... [Read More] - Attention working visa holders! What if you lose your job in Japan?
Attention working visa holders! What if you lose your job in Japan?
The increasing number of foreign-born workers in Japan has become more notable in recent years. Each worker ho... [Read More] - Looking for a job in Japan? Guide to job hunting for foreign residents
Looking for a job in Japan? Guide to job hunting for foreign residents
Once you decided to settle in Japan, the next thing you need to sort out is a job. Of course it will be a grea... [Read More] - Residency card: the Residency Management System in Japan
Residency card: the Residency Management System in Japan
When you move to Japan for any reason, study, business or something else, you will most likely have load of th... [Read More] - Be privileged and pay 8% less: Consumption tax exemption for tourists
Be privileged and pay 8% less: Consumption tax exemption for tourists
Travelling is full of entertainments such as sightseeing, great foods, experiencing cultures. Among other thin... [Read More] - Best 7 Mobile Apps to Enjoy Your Stay in Japan
Best 7 Mobile Apps to Enjoy Your Stay in Japan
Japan is a relatively small island country, yet since it has a long history, there are many sightseeing destin... [Read More] - The National Pension System: Participation is mandatory for all registered residents
The National Pension System: Participation is mandatory for all registered residents
If you are coming to Japan just to have a great holiday, things are easy and you have only few things to concer... [Read More] - Potential jobs for people on Working Holiday Scheme
Potential jobs for people on Working Holiday Scheme
There are many reasons for you to visit Japan: for sightseeing, for a business trip, and for settling in for g... [Read More] - Niseko, a ski resort full of foreign tourists
Niseko, a ski resort full of foreign tourists
Niseko in Hokkaido has become the most international resort in Japan among many ski resorts across the country... [Read More] - Things that are “cheaper” in Japan
Things that are “cheaper” in Japan
Japan has an imagine of being an expensive country, but if you compare it to other countries, there are actual... [Read More] - What Foreigners find “expensive” in Japan
What Foreigners find “expensive” in Japan
Food, various goods, fashion - Japan is paradise for shopping addicts. But it seems like some prices in Japan ... [Read More]