New here? Start with our expat health setup checklist and insurance guide before you browse clinics.
Before you book: make sure you know how you will pay.
Most clinics accept Japan’s National Health Insurance (NHI), but new arrivals, tourists, and some procedures are private-pay. If you are between jobs, waiting on NHI enrollment, or want international coverage, compare a portable expat plan.
Read: International health insurance for expats in Japan · NHI vs private insurance
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Got a Japanese letter from city hall or a clinic?
Photograph tax notices, insurance forms, and hospital letters — get a plain-English summary and the dates that matter.