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Medical Matters・National PensionBack to Contents≫For those who require continuing medical treatment or medication:MEDICAL MATTERS・NATIONAL PENSION　If you require continuing medical treatment or medication during your stay in Japan, please consult carefully with the doctor in your home country before coming to Japan. Provided that you can continue the necessary treatment in Japan, you should bring along a letter from your doctor detailing your medical history and medication (written in Japanese or in English) and complete the necessary procedures to bring your medicines into Japan.Some medicines (especially psychotropics and hormonal agents) cannot be prescribed in Japan, and your parental consent may be required if you are under 20 years old. It is the individual’s responsibility to prepare treatment plans for studying in Japan.Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: Information for those who bring medicines for personal use into Japanhttps://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/policy/health-medical/pharmaceuticals/01.htmlFor more information on medical care in Japan, please refer to the following website:・ Immigration Services Agency: Chapter 6 “Medical Services” of “Guidebook・ADMA Medical International Information CenterIt provides guidance on medical institutions where foreign-languagesupport is available, in addition to the Japanese medical welfare system.https://www.amdamedicalcenter.com/welcome/english・Kusuri-no-Shiori (Search for prescription drugs)Please contact the Health Support Center and the branch office of each campus as needed.on Living and Working” It provides easy-to-understand explanations of Japanese systems andrules necessary for foreign nationals so that they can live a safe andsecure life.https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/001392753.pdfhttps://www.rad-ar.or.jp/siori/english/75▍