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.
- Moving House? Going Back Home? How Do You Get Rid of the Big Stuff?
Moving House? Going Back Home? How Do You Get Rid of the Big Stuff?
Minimalism and Dan-shari (getting rid of unnecessary household items) have been attracting more and more atten... [Read More] - Single Person Moving House: How to Save Moving Cost
Single Person Moving House: How to Save Moving Cost
There are so many mid-to-long term residents in Japan, who are studying, working, traveling across the country... [Read More] - Maintain your shiny bright teeth! English-Speaking Dentists in OSAKA
Maintain your shiny bright teeth! English-Speaking Dentists in OSAKA
No matter where people live, there are not so many of them who like going to a dentist. Putting up with dental... [Read More] - Keep Your Bright Smile! English-Speaking Dentists in TOKYO
Keep Your Bright Smile! English-Speaking Dentists in TOKYO
Thanks to the recent endeavor by the Japanese government to attract more foreign tourists, multi-lingual servi... [Read More] - Moving house or going on holiday? How to transport your bike
Moving house or going on holiday? How to transport your bike
In Japan, many people ride bicycles in their everyday lives to commute, go to school or go shopping. In fact, ... [Read More] - Selling a car? Get your car transported
Selling a car? Get your car transported
Japan has well-developed public transport systems such as nation-wide railways and airlines, as well as locall... [Read More] - Tolerant or Harsh to Smokers? Smoking Rules in Japan
Tolerant or Harsh to Smokers? Smoking Rules in Japan
About two decades ago, smoking was allowed in JAL airplanes during flight, can you believe this? It sounds inc... [Read More] - Novels, Magazines, Manga and many more! Book Stores around OSAKA with Foreign-Language Books
Novels, Magazines, Manga and many more! Book Stores around OSAKA with Foreign-Language Books
Online shopping has been such a popular way to shop lately, so many people purchase books online instead of go... [Read More] - Novels, Magazines, Manga and many more! Book Stores in TOKYO with Foreign-Language Books
Novels, Magazines, Manga and many more! Book Stores in TOKYO with Foreign-Language Books
The prices of Japanese publications are rather cheap compared with those in Western countries. This may be the... [Read More] - Brighten your clothes: English-speaking dry cleaners in TOKYO
Brighten your clothes: English-speaking dry cleaners in TOKYO
No matter where in the world you live in, little domestic chores like cooking, cleaning and washing are someth... [Read More] - Thanks Japan! Volunteer associations for foreigners
Thanks Japan! Volunteer associations for foreigners
It seems to be common for foreign residents to start wanting to have more communications with local Japanese p... [Read More] - Get first driver license in Japan! Driving lessons in English
Get first driver license in Japan! Driving lessons in English
As can be seen in the launch of new visa in April this year, the Japanese government has been implemented acti... [Read More]