This diagram is designed for expat resources, family-support pages, care articles, newsletters, and partner pages that need a simple orientation to Japan's elder care system. You may embed it with attribution and a link back to this page.
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A plain-English diagram of Japan's elder care system
Use this graphic when explaining the usual path from early family concern to community support, certification, care planning, and services in Japan.
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Source: Japan Care Concierge, "How Japan's Elder Care System Usually Starts" (https://japancareconcierge.com/en/resources/japan-care-system-diagram/)Source: Japan Care Concierge, "Japan Elder Care Facility Types Comparison" (https://japancareconcierge.com/en/resources/japan-care-system-diagram/)Recommended context
- Articles explaining long-term care insurance or care certification in Japan
- Resource pages for foreign residents or international families
- Newsletter explainers for overseas families supporting parents in Japan
- Partner pages describing how Japan Care Concierge supports care conversations
Need the full explanation?
Start with the care system guide
The diagram is only the map. The guide explains eligibility, certification, co-payments, care managers, and what families should prepare before contacting the municipality.