Compare Health Insurance in Japan
Compare health insurance plans across top insurers. Explore features, waiting periods, coverage limits, and more.
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| Feature | Nippon LifeNippon Life Medical InsuranceNeeds review · 2026-04-03 | Aflac JapanAflac Medical InsuranceNeeds review · 2026-04-03 | Dai-ichi LifeDai-ichi Medical InsuranceNeeds review · 2026-04-03 |
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| Cover range | N/A – N/A | N/A – N/A | N/A – N/A |
| Premium* | ¥3K – ¥10K/yr | ¥2.5K – ¥8K/yr | ¥2.8K – ¥9K/yr |
| Entry age | 18 – 65 yrs | 18 – 65 yrs | 18 – 65 yrs |
| Claim ratio | — | — | — |
| Renewability | Annual | Annual | Annual |
| Initial wait | — | — | — |
| PED wait | — | — | — |
| Network hospitals | — | — | — |
| Riders | |||
*Premiums are illustrative only, sourced from publicly available data. Actual premiums vary by individual. World Best Insurer does not sell insurance. Verify with the insurer directly.
All Health Insurance Plans in Japan
Cover
N/A – N/A
Premium*
¥3K/yr
- Japan's Largest Life Insurer
- Comprehensive Medical
- Cancer Rider
Cover
N/A – N/A
Premium*
¥2.5K/yr
- #1 Cancer Insurance
- Supplemental Plans
- Simple Claims
Cover
N/A – N/A
Premium*
¥2.8K/yr
- Established Provider
- Comprehensive
- Wellness Programs
Cover
N/A – N/A
Premium*
¥3K/yr
- Meiji Yasuda Life Japan's largest mutual
- 40M+ policies
- Strong agency network
Cover
N/A – N/A
Premium*
¥3.2K/yr
- Vitality wellness program partnership
- Discounts for healthy behaviors
- South African Discovery Group tie-up
Cover
N/A – N/A
Premium*
¥2.8K/yr
- Sony Group brand
- Flexible plan design
- Digital-forward insurer
Cover
N/A – N/A
Premium*
¥2.9K/yr
- Manulife Canada group
- Expat-friendly documentation
- Multi-language support
Cover
N/A – N/A
Premium*
¥3.1K/yr
- Tokio Marine Group top-rated
- Advanced medical technology benefit
- Cancer specialist care