In Japan, many municipalities subsidize medical expenses for children. Learn how the system works, how to apply, and what foreign residents must check. 1. What is the “Children’s Medical Expense Subsidy”? Japan’s local governments provide a system commonly called “Kodomo no Iryōhi Josei” (子ども医療費助成), meaning “Children’s Medical Expense Subsidy”. The basic goal is to reduce … Continue reading Child Medical Expense Subsidy in Japan: What Foreign Residents Should Know