Japan
Risk / Health Info for Japan
Make sure your shots are up to date when you visit Japan. Regular visitors should consider getting vaccinated against hepatitis B, which is spread by contact with contaminated blood or body products. Japanese and tick-borne encephalitis are also present in Japan, and are both preventable by vaccines. It is also a good idea to get your regular flu shot before you go.
Japan has good medical facilities, although not all offer service in English, and visitors often must pay in advance or provide proof that the bill will be paid before they are discharged. Remember that your Canadian health care plan will not cover you when you travel, so make sure you have travel insurance before you leave for Japan. Consult your provincial or territorial health authority for more information. Canadians employed by Japanese companies must have full medical coverage. The Japanese National Tourism Organization has good information on what to do if you feel ill in Japan and where to find English-language treatment.
- Altitude in Japan
- Parts of Japan are higher than 2,400m, and travellers planning to spend time at a high altitude should take steps to protect themselves against the potentially life-threatening acute mountain sickness. Your healthcare provider can help with this.
Recommended Vaccines for Japan
| Vaccine Name | Course |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis B | 3 Doses |
| Hepatitis B (paediatric) | 3 Doses |
| Japanese encephalitis | 2 Doses |
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About Japan
Japan, with a distinct and rich culture and history, sets trends of all sorts and offers fascinating culinary adventures. One of the world’s major economic powers, it depends heavily on imported energy and raw materials, but supplies many of the world’s vehicles and leads in fashion and technology.
top Tips for travelling to Japan
Japan is famous for the cherry blossoms in the spring, but don’t overlook the opportunity to go skiing in Hokkaido. Or the chance to soak in an outdoor onsen — thanks to its volcanic terrain, the country is full of hot springs. Japan’s national broadcaster offers short documentaries, including Japanese language lessons, at NHK World, so you can learn more before you go.