A Study of Administrative Globalization and Policy-making in Japan : An Analysis of the Medical Support System for Foreign Residents (Facing Globalisation)

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in the number of foreign residents in Japan. However, the support system of the Japanese National Government was not sufficient, and some problems such as insufficient health insurance system and emergency medical care have emerged. In this situation, Japanese Local Governments have struggled in order to make a more effective problem-solving. This analysis suggests that thsrs is a need for making a tatal Medical Care system including Japanese and foreign residents.