Health & emergency

Heatstroke help in JapanRecognize heat illness, cool the person safely, know when to call 119 and check Japan’s seasonal heat-information service before outdoor travel.Read the guide → Autumn hiking safety in JapanCheck bear sightings, daylight, weather and trail conditions before a fall hike in Japan. Know when to turn back and why bear spray cannot fly.Read the guide → Medical costs and travel insuranceUnderstand self-pay medical costs, cashless insurance, reimbursement and the 2026 unpaid-bill reporting change before traveling to Japan.Read the guide → Earthquake and typhoon safetyProtect yourself during shaking, respond to tsunami warnings and handle transport disruption during a typhoon.Read the guide → Buying medicine in JapanExplain your symptoms, choose the right pharmacy counter and use over-the-counter medicine safely.Read the guide → Bringing medication to JapanCheck quantity limits, prohibited ingredients, advance permission and Yunyu Kakunin-sho before you fly.Read the guide → I need to see a doctorFind appropriate care, prepare for a clinic visit, and know when to call 119.Read the guide →