How-tos | GETTING THINGS DONE Sep 22, 1999

Qualified clarification

by Jean Pearce

Today's column attempts to clarify some common questions about Japanese health insurance. First it is necessary to understand the differences between the two types. Shakai Hoken (SH), or Employees Health Insurance, covers employees/dependents of companies that subscribe to some health insurance plan. Kokumin Kenko ...

How-tos | GETTING THINGS DONE Sep 19, 1999

Encounters

by Jean Pearce

Recently I had a minor automobile accident. How often have you seen drivers discussing their accident with the police and felt great sympathy for the participants, who were obviously going to be there for a very long time. This time one of the participants ...