Life in Japan
Health & Medical Care in Japan
How to see a doctor, explain your symptoms, and use the health insurance system.
Guides
When You Get Sick in Japan: Clinics, Hospitals, and PharmaciesWhere to go first, what to bring, prescriptions, and emergencies
Finding a Hospital That Speaks Your LanguageOfficial search tools for hospitals that accept foreign patients
Health Insurance in Japan: The BasicsWho must join, what you pay, and help with large bills and childbirth