Walking along Shinsaibashisuji Street in Osaka, most people are foreigners. Probably more than Japanese people. A foreigner friend of mine got lost and asked Japanese-looking people for directions, but they were all foreigners (laugh).
As the number of visitors to Japan increases, more and more people are being treated for illness or injury and returning to their home countries with unpaid medical bills. As a result, medical institutions and local governments are being hit hard. It is recommended that they purchase overseas travel insurance in their home country.
This is not limited to Japan, but is also happening in other countries around the world.
Some countries require travelers to purchase travel insurance before entering the country. Differences in traffic rules (Japanese people habitually look right first and then left when crossing the street, so they are likely to get hit twice; traffic lights are few and cars have priority), culture, food, language, stress in an unfamiliar place, and the possibility of illness and injury are all possible.
Once you are in the hospital for a checkup or even hospitalization, it is a frightening amount of money. Sudden illness, myocardial infarction, or stroke can also be frightening. Overseas travel insurance also includes coverage for transportation to Japan. Although the premiums are increasing every year, we strongly recommend that you purchase this insurance.
You can subscribe on the spot with your cell phone.
▼From Japan to Overseas
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