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Vaccine passport in Japan – how to get one?
Vaccine passport applications in Japan are now open. What is a vaccine passport, do you need it and how can you get one in Japan?
COVID-19 in Japan: the new penalty laws
From Feb 13, people and businesses that do not cooperate with the Japanese authorities’ efforts to stop the spread of COVID face fines of up to 500,000 yen.
Sick pay in Japan (Shoubyouteate): How to apply
Unable to work due to sickness or injury? You could get 2/3 of your salary via Japan’s Injury and Sickness Allowance (傷病手当, shoubyouteate). Read on for a short introduction to this insurance and learn how to apply.
MARTA TAKAHASHI
Photographer and explorer with 10 years of experience leaving and working in Japan
