Healthcare and Insurance

When you get sick

If you experience any health problems, please see a doctor as soon as possible.

Even symptoms such as headaches, insomnia, or loss of appetite can develop into a serious illness if left untreated.

You may also visit the Health Administration Center on campus, where doctors and public health nurses are available for medical consultations. Please feel free to seek advice.

(Open: Weekdays, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM）

National Health Insurance

Individuals who hold a Residence Card are required to enroll in the National Health Insurance program.

Although enrollment in this program requires payment of insurance premiums, once enrolled, individuals are generally responsible for only 30% of their medical expenses. Even if hospitalization or medical treatment becomes necessary due to a serious illness or injury, out-of-pocket medical expenses are generally limited to 30% of the total cost, helping to reduce the financial burden.

After completing resident registration at the city government office, please proceed to the National Health Insurance counter to complete the enrollment procedure.

Insurance premiums vary depending on the municipality where you live and factors such as your income. Premium reduction programs are also available for individuals with low income.

National Pension Plan

Individuals who hold a Residence Card and are between 20 and 59 years of age are required to enroll in the National Pension System.

By enrolling in the National Pension System, you may be eligible to receive a Disability Basic Pension if you become disabled due to an illness or injury.

In addition, there is a Special Payment System for Students (Gakusei Nōfu Tokurei Seido) for students whose income is below a certain level. If your application is approved, payment of National Pension premiums may be deferred during your period of study.

After completing resident registration at the city government office, please proceed to the National Pension counter to complete the application procedure.

Health Checkup

A student health checkup is conducted every spring. Health certificates required for scholarship applications and applications for on-campus Teaching Assistant (TA) and Research Assistant (RA) positions are issued based on the results of this checkup. Please make sure to undergo the health checkup every year.