healthcare
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At-Home Flu & COVID Kits in Japan: What You Need to Know
At-Home Flu & COVID Kits in Japan: What You Need to Know For years, the only way to get a flu test in Japan was to let a doctor stick a long swab up your nose.2 But as of 2026, you can now skip the clinic waiting room for your initial screening by picking up a Combination…
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Understanding Japan’s Healthcare System
Learn about Japan’s healthcare system, including how it works and what expats need to know for effective medical care.
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Caught the Flu in Japan? Here is the “Gaijin” Survival Guide
Getting the flu while traveling is a nightmare, but in Japan, there is a very specific “script” for how this is handled. If you start feeling that tell-tale body ache and high fever, don’t just suffer in your hotel room—here is how to navigate it.
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Emergency Care in Japan
What you need to know about accessing emergency care in Japan, including procedures and important contacts.