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How Japan’s National Health Insurance Works for Foreign Residents

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Japan has a universal health insurance system (国民皆保険), and most foreign residents who live in Japan and are not covered by another public health insurance plan are required to have health insurance. Depending on your situation, this may be employer-based health insurance or National Health Insurance (国民健康保険, often called Kokuho). Understanding how the system works […]

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How to Visit a Hospital in Japan Without Speaking Japanese

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Walking into a Japanese hospital or clinic for the first time without confident Japanese can feel intimidating, but the actual process is fairly structured once you know the general steps. Short answer: bring your insurance card (or My Number Card/certificate), be prepared for a reception process that’s more paperwork-heavy than some countries, and know that

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Finding an English-Speaking Doctor in Japan

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Needing medical care while still building your Japanese vocabulary is stressful, but finding English-speaking (or other language) medical support in Japan is more possible than it might seem, especially in larger cities. Short answer: dedicated directories, international clinics, and your municipal or prefectural multilingual health consultation services are generally your best starting points, rather than

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