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)
We will update this website to provide accurate information, as it changes constantly.
Please
make sure that your information is up to date. If you have any questions, please contact
Support-R.
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(...)
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(...)
Financial Assistance
For people with a guarantor There is no financial support from the government, but there is support from local governments and private organizations. The Nippon Foundation provides(...)
COVID-19
When you have symptoms Go to a specialized hospital or clinic for a checkup. PCR testing is free, but you may have to pay at the hospital to get a diagnosis.The government will pay(...)
Learning Japanese
For Adults If you want to study Japanese, you can study at local Japanese classes and Japanese schools.You can also study online by yourself. If you need assistance with learning J(...)
