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Japan Healthcare Handbook 2026
A practical guide to healthcare in Japan for international residents and visitors. Nationwide edition, 32 pages.
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What's inside
- Emergency numbers and your first five moves
- Your first 30 days: enrolling in insurance, what a visit costs
- How the healthcare system and insurance work
- When you get sick: clinics first, finding a doctor, fees
- Going to a clinic: what to bring, kanji, a booking script
- Medications, hospitalization, pregnancy and dental care
- Medical emergencies, holidays and disaster preparation
- Preventive care, mental health and a tear-out reference card
General information, not medical advice. Local services differ by prefecture and municipality.