Anyone that has lived in another country knows that the systems can be quite different from back home. The medical systems are definitely one of them. So what do you do if you are sick in Japan and how does one go to the doctor here? Health Insurance There are different types of health insurance in Japan, but basically, you will need either Social Health Insurance or the National Health Insurance for any kind of visit to a medical ... Read the Post...
How to pay for things in Japan when you live here
We have all heard that Cash is King in Japan, but does that still hold true in the 21st Century? Well yes and no. It is definitely the one form of payment that is accepted everywhere in Japan, but it is no longer the only preferred method of payment. So how do we pay for things in Japan now? Cash Alright, we have to start with the obvious. Cash is accepted everywhere, though there are situations where only smaller denominations are accepted ... Read the Post...
Types of Health Insurance in Japan
So back home, you most probably had some kind of health insurance, but now you are in Japan, you need to know what kind of Health insurance you need to get. Or do you even need one? In Japan, all legal residents, meaning citizens and visa holders are legally required to have Health Insurance. Disclaimer: I do not represent any insurance firm or ward office. This is general information, so if you think you might need more professional ... Read the Post...
My Covid-19 Vaccination experience in Japan
So you've heard from friends and family overseas about how they either didn't feel much, or had a fever and stayed in bed after they got vaccinated. But what about the actual process in Japan you might be wondering. The 'not knowing what to expect' part is sometimes more stress-inducing than the actual event, let me share my Covid-19 Vaccination experience with you. Hopefully you will find some information useful or at least find some parts ... Read the Post...