Japan's paper health insurance card is no longer accepted as of August 2026. Here's exactly how foreign residents get a Myna Hokensho or Shikaku Kakuninsho — and how to fix the name-mismatch problem that trips up so many of us.
Japan Health Insurance Foreigners 2026: Skip It and Lose Your Visa
Japan health insurance foreigners 2026 guide: skipping NHI or pension payments will block your visa renewal from June 2027. Who must enrol, what it costs, August 2026 copay changes, and what to do if you are behind.