How To Register With The Health System In Japan

If you are living and working in Japan, you will need to sign up with the national health insurance system. This is compulsory and will allow you to access public healthcare. Health insurance in Japan is based on a two-tier

How To Look After Your Mental Health In Japan

Although the public healthcare system in Japan is generally considered to be of a very high quality, and most of the Japanese population are covered by national health insurance, mental health care in the country is often considered to be

How To Keep Fit And Healthy In Japan

Japan is a great destination for those looking to keep fit and well. If you are an expat living and working there, then you’ll find plenty of ways to keep yourself healthy, from exercising in beautiful scenery to exploring traditional

How Does Cancer Care In Japan Compare With The UK?

Cancer care in both Japan and the UK is of a high standard. The two nations have rather different ways of organising their national healthcare systems, but both make oncological treatment a priority.Oncological treatment in the UK If you are

How To Rent Or Buy Property In Japan

Renting property If you’re looking to stay in Japan for the short- to medium-term and want to rent property, you’re in luck, as the process is pretty straightforward. However, be prepared to pay for extra costs, on top of rent,

Complementary Therapies In Japan And How To Access Them

If you are living and working in Japan, you should have little difficulty in accessing a wide range of alternative and complementary therapies. The country is home to many traditional therapies, from forms of herbalism to energy-centred therapies.Some examples of

How To Apply For A Visa In Japan

Japan is one of the world’s major tourist destinations, and it is also an appealing employment destination to some expats. Visiting the country from most Western nations is usually straightforward, but you will find some additional regulatory requirements if you

How To Find A Job In Japan

Japan remains a popular choice among expat workers: it is prosperous, safe, and has an interesting culture. But how easy is it to find work in this Asian nation? Japan currently has a shortage of workers, due in part to

Why Are So Many Expats Moving To Japan?

Welcome to Japan, or should we say, 日本へようこそ (pronounced Nihon e yo-koso). For the past 1,400 years or so, the world has referred to Japan as Nippon, the land of the rising sun; and for those who have decided to