International Students Health Insurance When Switching from a Student Visa to a Work Visa in Japan
Graduating and landing a job in Japan is a huge milestone — but in the middle of visa paperwork, job onboarding, and pos...
International Students Work Visa Holders Is Private Health Insurance Worth It for Work Visa Holders in Japan?
If you're on a work visa and already enrolled in Shakai Hoken through your employer, you might wonder whether it's worth...
Working Holiday National Health Insurance Premium Reduction for Working Holiday Makers in Japan: How to Apply
If your income during your working holiday is low, irregular, or seasonal — which is common if you're doing farm work, h...
Short-Term Visitors Does My Credit Card’s Travel Insurance Cover Me in Japan?
If you've got a travel rewards credit card, you've probably seen "complimentary travel insurance" listed among the perks...
Working Holiday How to Enroll in National Health Insurance as a Working Holiday Visa Holder in Japan (Step-by-Step Guide)
If you've confirmed that you need to enroll in National Health Insurance during your working holiday in Japan (see our g...
Short-Term Visitors What to Do If You Get Sick or Injured in Japan as a Tourist (Step-by-Step)
Getting sick or injured while traveling is stressful anywhere, but in Japan — where you may not speak the language and a...
Work Visa Holders What to Do About Health Insurance When You Change Jobs in Japan
Changing jobs in Japan involves a fair amount of paperwork, and health insurance is one piece that's easy to overlook in...
Work Visa Holders How to Add a Dependent (Spouse or Child) to Shakai Hoken in Japan
If you're on a work visa in Japan and your spouse or child is joining you — or already living with you — one of the prac...
Work Visa Holders Health Insurance for Foreign Workers in Japan (Complete Guide)
If you're moving to Japan on a work visa — whether it's Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services, Skille...
Working Holiday Health Insurance for Working Holiday Visa Holders in Japan (Complete Guide)
If you're planning to spend your working holiday year in Japan, health insurance is one of the trickiest things to figur...