As a foreigner living in Japan, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?

"Yes, as a foreigner living in Japan, you will have access to public healthcare. The public healthcare system in Japan is comprehensive and provides a wide range of services, including preventive care, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. The system is funded by taxes and premiums paid by citizens and residents, and is managed by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The quality of care is generally high, and the cost of services is relatively low compared to other countries," said a member in Japan.

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It's impossible to confuse citizenM with any other hotel. We don't look or sound like anyone else. Bold, vibrant, and artistic - that's us. Our rooms cater to modern travelers - enormous ultra-comfortable beds, unlimited free Wi-Fi and 24/7 food and drinks always waiting at canteenM. And best of all, our ambassadors are every guest's best friend.
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"I have Social Health Insurance as an full-time employee. National Health Insurance also exists if one's job does not pay for half of insurance. Everyone is entitled to public insurance and may enroll if a resident. It costs me about 5% of my salary (and my employer pays another 5%) based on my salary in the previous year. I was enrolled with no questions of my pre-existing conditions. There are public hospitals, but I have not been to one yet. It is often the case that people with some health issue will go to a local, small practitioner that specializes in that field," remarked another expat who made the move to Tokyo, Japan.