Insurance

Protect yourself, your family, and your belongings thanks to our essential information about mandatory and optional insurance coverage in Japan.

Long-term Care Insurance in Japan for Expats

Learn how long-term care insurance in Japan works for expats. Our guide explains eligibility, costs, cover and where private insurance fits for newcomers.

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Nomad insurance in Japan for expats and digital Nomads

Learn how nomad insurance in Japan works. Our guide covers visa rules, healthcare costs, cover options, and how to pay doctors or buy medication in Japan.

Shakai hoken vs kokumin kenko hoken in Japan: an expat guide

If you live and work in Japan, you will usually need health cover, but the route depends on your job and status. The key difference between shakai hoken and kokumin kenko hoken is who enrols you, how contributions are paid, and what wider benefits may be included.

Student health insurance in Japan (2026 guide)

Most international students planning to live in Japan for three months or longer must enroll in National Health Insurance (NHI), unless they are covered by another Japanese public health insurance scheme. Understanding what the insurance costs, what it covers, and how to pay the premiums can help you manage healthcare expenses on a student budget.

Insurance in Japan

Protect yourself and your belongings against unplanned events by taking out (both mandatory and optional) insurance in Japan.

Guide to getting health insurance in Japan in 2026

Learn all you need to know about public and private health insurance in Japan in 2026, from getting registered to treatment costs.