Travel insurance is necessary evil of any working holiday. It’s frustrating paying for something you’ll probably never use but you one day you might need it.
Japan is one of the safest countries in the world with an incredibly low crime rate. I always feel safe where ever I go at any time of day or night and I’m constantly amazed by the trusting nature of the Japanese people.
However Japan is prone to threats of a different kind, natural disasters. Earthquakes, tsunami, volcanoes and Typhoons, Japan has them all. A comprehensive travel insurance policy could save you millions of yen if the worst should happen.
Then there is the chance of any everyday accidents that can obviously happen anywhere any time to anyone. It is worth getting a good travel insurance policy for peace of mind if nothing else.
Which Travel Insurance Policy to Choose?
When it comes to working holidays there is a huge difference in travel insurance policies. Most insurance policies do not cover you for work in a foreign country and only let you buy insurance from within your own country.
I’ve only found one company that insures most nationalities, for most types of work with a policy that is extendable while you are away from home and that is World Nomads. They specialise in all things backpacking and travelling.
