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Preventive care in Japan

Last activity 23 October 2024 by Cheryl

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Cheryl

Hello everyone,

As an expat in Japan, taking care of your health would be one of your main priorities. Preventive healthcare plays a crucial role in keeping fit and healthy. We therefore would like to invite you to share your insights on preventive care in Japan, so as to best take care or your health as an expat and navigate the local healthcare system.

Here are a few questions to start with:

What preventive care plans and measures are available in Japan?

Can expats easily access preventive healthcare services?

Does health insurance cover preventive care in Japan or is there any other scheme available? Any tips to choose the right plan?

How to get informed about preventive care plans or events: any useful website, hotline, or media that you’ve found helpful?

What is the local attitude towards preventive care and how did you adjust to it?

Share your experiences and tips to help fellow expats.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
Expat.com Team

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