Healthcare & medicine
Can I get a health checkup in Japan as a foreigner?
Yes. Foreigners can receive health checkups in Japan, including employer health checks, municipal screenings and private comprehensive checkups.
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What you need to know
Requirements & exceptions
- Who pays depends on whether the checkup is employer-mandated, municipal, insured/subsidized, or private.
- Many preventive checkups are not treated the same way as insured treatment for illness.
Documents
- Passport/ID
- Insurance information if applicable
Likely cost
Provider/program-specific; confirm insurance coverage, subsidy eligibility and the facility's self-pay price.
Where to act
Medical institution / pharmacy; municipality or insurer for public-insurance/subsidy procedures.