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Japan Health Insurance: NHI, Shakai Hoken, and the Arrival Gap

Everyone with a Japan residence card must enroll in health insurance. Who gets NHI vs company coverage, what year-1 premiums cost, and arrival gaps.
Jun 10, 2026 · 15 min read
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