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.
- Visit “Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel”: The Guardian which Protects Tokyo from Flood Disasters
Visit “Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel”: The Guardian which Protects Tokyo from Flood Disasters
Japan enjoys its abundant water resources, which, on the other hand, means that people have to come to terms w... [Read More] - Exquisite Gourmet Eateries in Tokyo – Quirky Places Where Their Unique Rules Apply
Exquisite Gourmet Eateries in Tokyo – Quirky Places Where Their Unique Rules Apply
There are plenty of restaurants in Tokyo which are loved by the locals for the reasonable prices and great dis... [Read More] - Confused by the train systems? Use Suica or PASMO!
Confused by the train systems? Use Suica or PASMO!
We often see confused foreign tourists at ticket machines at the station. What with the railway maps which loo... [Read More] - Natural Hot Springs in Tokyo? Great Onsen Spots You Can Visit After Work by Trains
Natural Hot Springs in Tokyo? Great Onsen Spots You Can Visit After Work by Trains
You might be surprised to find that Tokyo actually has many good hot springs. Tokyo has 650 public baths among ... [Read More] - Shinjuku Ni-Chome Quick Guide for Tourists
Shinjuku Ni-Chome Quick Guide for Tourists
Shinjuku Ni-Chome is one of the best LGBT district in the world. It is located on the east of Shinjuku station... [Read More] - Just Incredible! 10 Astonishing Things about Japan
Just Incredible! 10 Astonishing Things about Japan
Sometimes Japanese people deal with things in a quite different way than in other nations' way. It may be beca... [Read More] - Introduced by CNN: Cyclist’s Paradise “Shimanami”
Introduced by CNN: Cyclist’s Paradise “Shimanami”
Embracing thousands of small and large islands in the blue water, the Seto Island Sea lies between Honshu and ... [Read More] - Behind Our Favorite Product: Japanese Food Factory Tour
Behind Our Favorite Product: Japanese Food Factory Tour
The Japanese love good food. Some of our food like Teriyaki and Tempura are very much loved in overseas by loc... [Read More] - Too Beautiful to Eat: Portrays the Moments of Life, Cute Wagashi
Too Beautiful to Eat: Portrays the Moments of Life, Cute Wagashi
Wagashi is the traditional Japanese confectionery that has been handed down over the centuries. It is not just... [Read More] - A beautiful Tokyo autumn. 5 spots you can go by train to see autumn leaves
A beautiful Tokyo autumn. 5 spots you can go by train to see autumn leaves
A sky so clear it’s transparent, a park decorated with bright red autumn leaves, and a yellow Gingko tunnel. ... [Read More] - Feel the warm hospitality of a Japanese tea ceremony
Feel the warm hospitality of a Japanese tea ceremony
For everybody interested in the tea ceremony, we welcome you to the magical world of macha! As a Japanese pers... [Read More] - Unreal experiences! List of Extreme Sports in Japan
Unreal experiences! List of Extreme Sports in Japan
Are you bored?Would you like to try something a little different?This page profiles extreme sports you can exp... [Read More]