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.
- What You Need to Prepare Before Coming to Japan
What You Need to Prepare Before Coming to Japan
Finally, the spread of delta variant showed a sign for slowing down as the vaccination rates raised. Then now ... [Read More] - No more new entries to Japan in 2021: Japan’s border controls after the omicron variant
No more new entries to Japan in 2021: Japan’s border controls after the omicron variant
The omicron variant which was first found in South Africa. It is said that the omicron variant spreads faster ... [Read More] - [OSAKA] Support for foreign residents under the COVID-19 crisis
[OSAKA] Support for foreign residents under the COVID-19 crisis
Japan’s re-open of its border for some new entries in November 2021 showed a sign to revive international trav... [Read More] - [TOKYO] Support for foreign residents under the COVID-19 crisis
[TOKYO] Support for foreign residents under the COVID-19 crisis
2021 was the year that people were forced to cope with many restrictions in everyday, such as requests for sho... [Read More] - The border opens! Japan’s Current Boarder Controls
The border opens! Japan’s Current Boarder Controls
After a long-lasting new entry ban, Japan finally started letting some of new entries in from November. Entry t... [Read More] - Stay in Japan During COVID-19 Pandemic: Relaxation of Visa Requirements
Stay in Japan During COVID-19 Pandemic: Relaxation of Visa Requirements
Same as other counties that impose strict boarder restrictions due to the spread of the Delta variant, Japan p... [Read More] - Shortage of Hospital Beds! Japan’s Medical System on the Edge
Shortage of Hospital Beds! Japan’s Medical System on the Edge
The number of Delta infected patients in Japan has been increasing since the first infection case was detected... [Read More] - Foreigners in Japan Facing Severe Change of Employment
Foreigners in Japan Facing Severe Change of Employment
It has been more than 20 months since the COVID-19 pandemic started. In line with vaccination campaign spreadi... [Read More] - Is this Japan, or Not? Brazilian Towns in Japan
Is this Japan, or Not? Brazilian Towns in Japan
Japan has diplomatic relations with many countries, especially and maybe surprisingly, with Brazil. As you kno... [Read More] - Is this Japan, or Not? Korean Towns in Japan
Is this Japan, or Not? Korean Towns in Japan
Thanks to today’s advanced public transport systems, Japan is now connected to countries around the world. But... [Read More] - Learn Japanese at Other Than Language School: Low Cost/Free Japanese Classes in Osaka
Learn Japanese at Other Than Language School: Low Cost/Free Japanese Classes in Osaka
Among many advanced countries, Japan is a rather rare case that maintains a mono-language society where people ... [Read More] - Learn Japanese at Other Than Language School: Low Cost/Free Japanese Classes in Tokyo
Learn Japanese at Other Than Language School: Low Cost/Free Japanese Classes in Tokyo
Lately, Japan has increasing number of foreign national residents along with accepting more technical interns a... [Read More]