Insurance, Medical Care, and Pension

National Health Insurance

After entering Japan, students are required to enroll in the National Health Insurance program. Once enrolled, 70% of medical expenses will be covered, and the student is responsible for the remaining 30% (certain special cases may not be covered).

When You Get Sick

Please go to a hospital immediately. The hospital closest to the school is as follows:

Hasunuma Clinic

Address: 6-51-8 Higashi-Nippori, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3891-1170

In Case of Emergency

Please dial 119 immediately (ambulance/fire).
For police assistance, dial 110.

Pension

Under Japanese law, individuals aged 20 or older and under 60 who reside in Japan are, in principle, required to enroll in the National Pension system.
If a person returns to their home country after enrolling and subsequently loses their eligibility, they may apply for a “Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment” within two years from the date of losing eligibility.
For further details, please contact your local municipal office (city, ward, town, or village office) or the Japan Pension Service.

Living Expenses

According to official data, the average monthly living expense for one international student is approximately 90,000 yen.
(*Individual cases may vary.)

How to get a mobile phone or SIM card in Japan:

With the advancement of technology, mobile phone functions have greatly improved. Even if you bring a Chinese smartphone to Japan, you can use it by completing the procedures for obtaining a Japanese SIM card and inserting it into your phone.

In principle, newly arrived students may face language barriers as well as complicated contracts and procedures. Therefore, the school can handle the procedures on their behalf. Students who need assistance should contact the school office staff in advance. Students who do not make prior contact must complete the procedures themselves.