Japan Insurance Guide

University Insurance vs. National Health Insurance in Japan: What International Students Actually Need

If you're preparing to study in Japan, you've likely received information about two different insurance-related things: ...

2026.08.09

International Students

If you're applying for a Japan Student visa, you may have come across conflicting information about whether health insur...

2026.08.09

International Students

Moving to Japan as an international student comes with a long checklist — and health insurance enrollment is one item yo...

2026.08.09

International Students

If you're visiting Japan for tourism, business, or a short-term stay, choosing the right travel insurance can save you f...

2026.07.05

Short-Term Visitors

A lot of foreigners moving to Japan ask the same question: can I just use travel insurance while I'm living here? At fir...

2026.06.14

Insurance Basics

A lot of foreigners moving to Japan wonder the same thing: what actually happens if I just don't enroll in health insura...

2026.06.13

Insurance Basics

One of the first questions many foreigners ask after moving to Japan is: how much does health insurance actually cost? T...

2026.05.31

Insurance Basics

Not every foreign worker in Japan has the same insurance needs. An English teacher on a modest salary, a corporate expat...

2026.05.28

Insurance Basics

Moving to Japan as an international student is exciting, but understanding the healthcare system can feel confusing at f...

2026.05.24

International Students

Japan offers one of the most reliable and affordable universal healthcare systems in the world — but figuring out which ...

2026.05.16

Insurance Basics