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Health Benefits in Japan

What are the statutory health insurance benefits in Japan?

In Japan, statutory health insurance benefits include:

  • Annual health checkups, with costs covered up to JPY 15,000.
  • Pre-employment health checkups, with costs covered up to JPY 20,000.

According to labor law, employers must bear the cost of normal pre-employment and annual health checkups. Employees have the option to purchase additional services during these checkups at their own expense.

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