Hi everyone, I'm moving to Japan from NZ on a WHV in a couple of weeks. I've researched high and low but can't find the answer I am looking for.
My plan:
arrive in Tokyo 14/10
start work in Niseko 21/10
start snowboarding in Dec (roughly)
finish snowboarding sometime in March (roughly)
work contract ends in March
travel down Japan, pick up another job along the way
at the end of my 12 month WHV, start travelling SE Asia
So, I understand I am required to join Japan's NHI – happy with this.
Questions:
Do I NEED my own travel insurance? If so, do I just get 2 weeks worth to cover me until NHI is sorted?
Am I covered by NHI if I have an accident/injury from snowboarding? I am a pretty careful person, and won't be doing any backcountry..
If I am not covered by NHI for accidents/injuries from snowboarding, is it smart to just get my own travel insurance from Oct 2024 – April 2025?
I understand the cost of NHI varies based on a number of factors, does anyone have a rough idea of cost for someone in my situation?
Points to note:
I haven't snowboarded or skied before, I am going to learn.
I would pick up travel insurance again when leaving Japan to travel SEA
I am a pretty careful, cautious person. Won't be doing many extreme activities or skiing backcountry.
Travel Insurance from NZ for 12 months ranges from $1200-$1700 NZD and that is without the added snow cover!
by BoysenberryIll1396