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A practical guide for tourists and foreign residents in Japan on what to do when you get sick outside normal clinic hours. It explains when to call 119, when to use #7119 or #8000, and how to find night or holiday medical care.

A practical guide for foreign residents, students, and workers in Japan who need to understand whether public insurance or private insurance makes the most sense. It explains when National Health Insurance applies, when employer coverage is better, and when private insurance is only an extra layer.

A practical guide for new residents, students, and workers in Japan who need medical care before their health insurance is fully set up. It explains what happens at hospitals, what you may need to pay, and how to fix your insurance status quickly.