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.
- The must-read visitation guide before going to Hatsumode
The must-read visitation guide before going to Hatsumode
Usually it is rare to visit a shrine or temple. But, once a year on New Year’s Day, almost all Japanese head t... [Read More] - “Mokkiri” etiquette for non-Japanese and Japanese
“Mokkiri” etiquette for non-Japanese and Japanese
At a bar or tavern in Japan, Japanese sake is served in a “tokkuri”, a glass, a “masu” or many other vessels. ... [Read More] - Boost your good fortune by 200%! Spiritual places in Japan with world heritage status!
Boost your good fortune by 200%! Spiritual places in Japan with world heritage status!
Spiritual places are where people go to boost their fortune. They are said to be all over Japan. Many people r... [Read More] - What to do in Osaka? 5 restaurants that will not disappoint
What to do in Osaka? 5 restaurants that will not disappoint
Japan’s second largest city ‘Osaka’. With Glico’s big neon sign and the very conspicuous crab signage, is a ci... [Read More] - A list of searching tools for halal foods and restaurants in Japan.
A list of searching tools for halal foods and restaurants in Japan.
A quarter of the world’s population, total 1.9 billion people are Muslims. Accordingly, more Muslims visiting ... [Read More] - A cool heaven at -10 degrees? Kyoto’s summer tradition of ’Kawayuka’
A cool heaven at -10 degrees? Kyoto’s summer tradition of ’Kawayuka’
Also one of Kyoto’s Summer traditions, ‘Kawayuka’. Open-air dining areas created on the river surface are cool... [Read More] - Chic adult boating! Let’s see the sights from the water atop a yakatabune
Chic adult boating! Let’s see the sights from the water atop a yakatabune
Lovely yakatabune (pleasure boats) are visually full of old-times’ Japanese spirit. It’s nice to gaze at them f... [Read More] - COOL JAPAN! Enjoying Wabi Sabi! 5 Japanese Landscape Gardens
COOL JAPAN! Enjoying Wabi Sabi! 5 Japanese Landscape Gardens
The ‘Japanese landscape garden’ is known as the greatest masterpiece of cool Japan. Compared with the colorful... [Read More] - Very Japanese views through non-Japanese eyes: images from flickr
Very Japanese views through non-Japanese eyes: images from flickr
It might be just an ordinary Japanese view. But non-Japanese eyes have very different viewpoints than those of... [Read More] - 10 things that foreigners misunderstand about Japan
10 things that foreigners misunderstand about Japan
Japanese anime and comics are all over the world nowadays. Sometimes people from overseas take Japan for some ... [Read More] - Top 10 Thrilling Roller Coasters in Japan – Beware of having your glasses blown away!
Top 10 Thrilling Roller Coasters in Japan – Beware of having your glasses blown away!
Whether or not you are a lover of roller coasters, you may feel tempted to have a ride to earn an anecdote tha... [Read More] - Beginners guide to watch Sumo at the Kokugikan Sumo Stadium
Beginners guide to watch Sumo at the Kokugikan Sumo Stadium
Sumo wrestling is the national sport in Japan. Same as watching other sports such as soccer or baseball, watch... [Read More]