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Expats share their experiences with healthcare and expat health insurance in Japan.

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Mental Health Care in Japan

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Living abroad as an expat comes with its own set of challenges and stressors. Being familiar with the mental healthcare support services available in Japan is important.

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Betsy Burlingame, Expat Exchange

Having a Baby in Japan

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If you're going to be pregnant while living in Japan and want to learn what it's like to have a baby in Japan, this article is a must read. Topics covered include public vs. private hospitals, pain management, finding a doctor and more. Plus, expats share their experiences having a baby in Japan.

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Joshua Wood, Expat Exchange

Do I need Health Insurance When Moving to Japan?

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Is health insurance a requirement when you are moving to Japan? This article explores health insurance requirements for newcomers to Japan.

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Joshua Wood, Expat Exchange

Dengue Virus in Japan

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In Japan, the dengue virus, transmitted by the Aedes mosquito, poses a health risk. Familiarizing yourself with the signs of dengue and implementing effective measures to prevent mosquito bites is essential for residents and visitors alike.

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Joshua Wood, Expat Exchange

Health Insurance in Japan

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Making the move to Japan? One critical choice you'll face is between local health insurance and expat health insurance. Our article provides a comprehensive comparison of both, enriched with insights from expats in Japan on their personal insurance decisions.

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Joshua Wood, Expat Exchange
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Expat Healthcare & Health Insurance in Tokyo, Japan

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What's the difference between Social Health Insurance and National Health Insurance in Japan? Are there some English-speaking doctors in good hospitals in Tokyo? What's a typical doctor visit like? An expat in Tokyo answers these questions and more.

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Expat Healthcare & Health Insurance in Tokyo, Japan

I tell them that everyone is under the same health insurance and not to worry about choosing from medical insurance plans. Also, for those with chronic diseases, I would advise them to check if their medicine and care is available in Japan, as a lot of medicine that is available in America is not available in Japan.

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Having a Baby in Chitose, Japan

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I had a beautiful baby boy in an Army Medical Center on an Army base on the northern island of Japan. I was late arriving at the hospital, so only local anesthesia! It was so fast, I didn't have time to hurt! The care was wonderful. I went home the next day, feeling fine, and so happy!

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Expat share advice about healthcare and health insurance in Japan.

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Living abroad as an expat comes with its own set of challenges and stressors. Being familiar with the mental healthcare support services available in Japan is important.

Living abroad as an expat comes with its own set of challenges and stressors. Being familiar with the mental healthcare support services available in Japan is important....

Healthcare-in-JapanDo I need Health Insurance When Moving to Japan?

Is health insurance a requirement when you are moving to Japan? This article explores health insurance requirements for newcomers to Japan.

Is health insurance a requirement when you are moving to Japan? This article explores health insurance requirements for newcomers to Japan. ...

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If you're going to be pregnant while living in Japan and want to learn what it's like to have a baby in Japan, this article is a must read. Topics covered include public vs. private hospitals, pain management, finding a doctor and more. Plus, expats share their experiences having a baby in Japan.

If you're going to be pregnant while living in Japan and want to learn what it's like to have a baby in Japan, this article is a must read. Topics covered include public vs. private hospitals, pain m...

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What's the difference between Social Health Insurance and National Health Insurance in Japan? Are there some English-speaking doctors in good hospitals in Tokyo? What's a typical doctor visit like?

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I tell them that everyone is under the same health insurance and not to worry about choosing from medical insurance plans. Also, for those with chronic diseases, I would advise them to check if their

expat healthcare surveyAnswer Questions about Healthcare in Japan

Help others moving to Japan by answering a set of questions about health insurance, public healthcare in Japan, prescription medicine, quality of medical care and emergency services.

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Read recent baby reports submitted for Tokyo and Chitose.

If you're an expat parent who had a baby abroad, write a report about your childbirth experiences to help other expecting expat parents.

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