Taiwanese female artist Barbie Hsu (Big S) died in Japan due to influenza and pneumonia. The biggest reason, apart from her own weak physical condition, may be that she missed the opportunity for treatment!

If you feel unwell while traveling in Japan, how can you save yourself? Here’s the information you need to know!

The number of foreigners settling in Japan and visiting Japanese people has increased dramatically. According to data surveys, the first thing foreigners encounter in Japan is the language barrier. For example: unable to explain one’s own symptoms and unable to understand the doctor’s judgment and instructions.

To this end, the Japan National Tourism Organization has set up a medical treatment guide website to facilitate foreign tourists to seek medical treatment. If foreign tourists encounter physical discomfort or accidents in Japan and need to receive Japanese medical services, they can use the website to search for medical institutions in their area. In addition, a Japan Visitor Hotline is set up, which provides 24-hour service all year round. It supports Chinese, English, and Korean. It provides emergency support for foreign tourists who encounter illness, disasters, etc. during their travels, as well as general tourist guide advice. If you have any difficulties, call 050-3816-2787 for assistance.

If you are traveling abroad, you can seek emergency assistance from the overseas missions

About medical expenses

Tourists who stay for a short period of time for sightseeing usually pay more than Japanese. Whether you are studying or doing business in Japan, you must join the "Health Insurance". You only need to pay 30% of the expenses within the scope of medical treatment, and the remaining 70% will be paid by the National Health Insurance. Travelers without a Japanese health insurance card can only seek compensation from the travel insurance plan they have purchased.

Don’t force yourself, a healthy body is the most important