Healthcare and Insurance

National Health Insurance

Foreign students who possess residence cards are required to join this program.
Although a fee for entering this program is required, once enrolled members only pay 30% of actual medical costs. In the case of serious illness and hospitalizations, there is a tremendous advantage in joining this program. Application needs to be completed at the National Health Insurance & Pension Division in the city government office where the applicants registered their residence.
Insurance fees depend on the city, town or village and the individual's income. There are reduction measures for low income residents.

When you get sick

If there is something wrong with your health, go see a doctor as soon as possible. Even a minor disorder such as a headache, insomnia, and a decrease in appetite may lead to serious illness if the symptoms continue over a long period of time. There is a Health Administration Center on campus and the doctor and nurse in the center will provide consultation, so please feel free to visit. (Open: Weekdays 9:00～17:00）

National Pension Plan

All people residing in Japan who are older than 20 years of age must join this program. This includes foreign students as well. The purpose of this pension is to provide security in the case of becoming disabled from accident or sickness after joining the program.