Medical Care
If you have health insurance, you can pay less when you go to a hospital or clinic.
In Japan, medical care is provided not only for physical health, but also for mental health. Everyone has a risk of suffering mental health due to the traumatic experience or the unfamiliar circumstances. In such cases, you can talk to a doctor.
- How to find a hospital and make preparations → Japan Association for Refugees "Life in Japan Information Medical Care" (Japanese / English)
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Phone calls
Anyone can make a call using public telephones. They can be found in public facilities including stations, parks, and municipal offices. If you own a SIM-free phone, which can be u(...)
Opening a Bank Account
To open a bank account in Japan, you must go to the bank counter. You may be asked to provide an identification paper, documents showing your address and period of stay（e.g. reside(...)
Nursing Care
Those who are over 40 years old and have public medical insurance are obligated to enroll in long-term care insurance. If you are in need of long-term care insurance, you can recei(...)
Refugee Status
Seeking asylum abroad is a fundamental right under international law. Japan is a signatory state of the Refugee Convention, so the Japanese Government has a responsibility to those(...)
Housing and Accommodation
In Japan, there are low-rent public housing that local authorities offer for people with low incomes, apart from rental properties. Particularly for those who fled from Ukraine, lo(...)
