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Japan Helpline | English | Japanese
24-hour, non-profit emergency assistance service. Nationwide in Japan call 0570-000-911. Site includes emergency and counseling telephone numbers.
(Hits: 803 Listed: 03/04/2005)
Medical Passport - Medical guide for foreigners | English
Maintained by the Osaka Prefectural Office.
(Hits: 680 Listed: 08/05/2002)
Medical Resources in Japan | English
U.S. Embassy Tokyo's list of hospitals and doctors in Japan.
(Hits: 665 Listed: 11/13/2006)
National Health Insurance Watch | English | Japanese
Information site serves as watchdog on the Japan National Health Insurance (NHI) plans. Joining and leaving the NHI. Compares government plans with private insurance plans. Neutral; does not advocate or promote particular plans.
(Hits: 182 Listed: 12/05/2007)
Pacific Prime | English
Insurance broker providing overseas medical insurance for Japanese nationals living, working or holidaying abroad. Also insurance products for expatriates in Japan. Site includes general information on health insurance and travel safety updates for many countries.
(Hits: 84 Listed: 02/24/2008)

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