Outre les assurances que donnent les sites que l'on vous a soumis, je peux attester que les Japonais sont très soucieux de la santé de leurs hôtes et de l'image du pays à l'étranger, ils auront donc à coeur de ne pas exposer des visiteurs à des risques ou dangers quelconques.
Mon seul caveat: veillez à ce que votre fille passe par un organisme sérieux et bien répertorié auprès des autorités (consulat du Japon en France et de France au Japon), qui dispense des cours de valeur et reconnus ultérieurement par les autorités scolaires des deux pays.
Le niveau de radioactivité est redevenu quasiment normal dans la région de Tokyo comme le démontrent les mesures prises par les autorités ou des instituts indépendants. Il n'y a donc aucun risque avéré lié à la radioactivité ambiante dans la région de Tokyo ou plus au sud dans le pays.
Dans le Nord-Est du pays, et plus particulièrement dans les régions non-évacuées relativement proches de la centrale de Fukushima, on peut observer un niveau de radioactivité ambiante clairement supérieur à la normale. Même si ces niveaux restent en-dessous du seuil de dangerosité, il se pourrait que des poussières radioactives accumulées à certains endroits (par exemple au pied des gouttières des maisons) produisant ainsi des petites zones à radioactivité élevée.
Tant que ces emplacements à risque n'auront pas été identifiés et décontaminés, et tant que les émanations radioactives de la centrale de Fukushima n'auront pas cessé, j'éviterais un séjour prolongé dans le Nord-Est. Mais une courte excursion ou une traversée de la région en train pour se rendre par exemple à Hokkaido ne présente pas de risque significatif.
En ce qui concerne la nourriture, il faut garder à l'esprit que la probabilité de retrouver dans son assiette des aliments fortement radioactifs est quasiment nulle. Comme l'a mentionné CalamityGin, les Japonais sont eux-mêmes très soucieux sur les questions de santé. Les magasins et les restaurants ne se fournissent ainsi plus dans les zones à risque; et même s'ils le faisaient, il est peu probable que cette nourriture soit contaminée (vu qu'elle aurait été produite en dehors du périmètre d'exclusion); et même si elle l'était, il est peu probable qu'elle échappe aux contrôles.
Dans tous les cas, je pense qu'un séjour au Japon, malgré la catastrophe nucléaire de Fukushima, reste plus sûr qu'un séjour en Europe, où le taux de criminalité, le nombre d'accidents de la route et les risques alimentaires (E.coli, contrefaçons de produits de consommation, etc.) y sont certainement beaucoup plus élevés.
Après avoir été " Bassiné " chaque jours par les médias façon Poids des mots Choc des photos ... ce silence et manque d'information parait tellement suspect qu'on ne sait plus quoi penser.
Bien sur certain diront de ne pas s'alarmer, d'autres diront le contraire ...
Même les laboratoires chargés de donner les analyses restent bien discret ...ou bien trop spécialisés, et trop compliqué pour moi pauvre quidam.
Plus d'enquête, plus d'info nous sommes vraiment manipulés
Face à moi ma fille qui n'imagine pas que l'homme est le cancer de cette terre ... qu'il est capable de tout pour ne pas ralentir le système.
Je dois assumer mes responsabilités ... sans trop d'infos fiables
Vous êtes loin de Tokyo ? Avez vous des enfants avec vous ??
le risque sanitaire est une chose (il existe partoutr sous diferente forme : OGM au US .. E coli en allemagne ...) par contre je peux te donner l'experience de ma fille partie mineure aussi au japon l'an dernier
au debut c'est qd meme tres dure de ne rien comprendre (à moins que ta fille ait qq notions de japonais) peu de japonais parlent anglais et les premiers mois sont rudes (il faut avoir une vie interieure riche dixit ma fille !!) le japon c'est un VRAI depaysement (un pays moderne mais completement different du notre ce qui le rend attachant )
ma fille etait scolarisée dans un lycée 100% japonais donc à part les cours d'anglais elle ne comprenait rien de rien (les heures de literraure japonaise ancienne paraissait bien longue..)
ensuite je te rassure si ta fille est volontaire en 2 / 3 mois elle se debrouillera tres bien
cote securite il y a peu de pays si sure ma fille a oublié son portable , son porte monaie son sac dans les transports et elle a toujours tous retrouvé ...
ce fut une exprience super
nous sommes actuellement au japon avec elle et c'est une grande fierte de la voir evoluer et parler (j'experimente à mon tours les diners ou l'on ne comprends quasi rien ..)
J'habite à Yokohama, dans l'agglomération du Grand Tokyo, soit à environ 250 km de Fukushima. Lorsque les médias occidentaux ont annoncé "l'Apocalypse" après les explosions survenues à la centrale nucléaire de Fukushima, je dois avouer avoir été pas mal angoissé, d'autant plus que nous étions dans un contexte de répliques sismiques incessantes et de pénuries en tous genres. Mais on peut aujourd'hui analyser la situation avec un peu plus de recul qu'au début de la crise, même s'il n'est pas évident de faire le tri des informations.
Un point important à considérer est que même si la catastrophe de Fukushima est classée au niveau 7 sur l'échelle internationale des événements nucléaires, comme Tchernobyl, il ne s'agit de loin pas du même degré de gravité qu'à Tchernobyl. Le niveau 7, le plus élevé de l'échelle, indique qu'un accident conduit à un rejet majeur de radioactivité dans l'environnement. A Fukushima, ces émanations se font par des brèches dans les enceintes de confinement fissurées des réacteurs et par des fuites ou des relâchements d'eau contaminée des systèmes de refroidissement défectueux. A Tchernobyl, en revanche, l'enceinte de confinement du réacteur No 4 a été complètement désintégrée lors de l'explosion du réacteur et il n'y a plus rien eu pour retenir les émissions de matières radioactives.
Croyez-moi, le scénario de Fukushima est largement préférable à celui de Tchernobyl, et personne ne voudrait échanger quatre réacteurs endommagés comme ceux de Fukushima contre un seul comme Tchernobyl. A Fukushima, les particules radioactives qui s'échappent à petite dose ne sont pas projetées à haute altitude par des explosions ou par des incendies (à la différence de Tchernobyl), elles ont donc peu de chances de parcourir de grandes distances et donc de contaminer des régions éloignées de plusieurs dizaines ou centaines de kilomètres. Ces particules restent ainsi essentiellement confinées dans les environs immédiats de la centrale, ce qui a permis de limiter le rayon de la zone d'évacuation inconditionnelle à 20 km.
Voilà pourquoi les mesures de radioactivité ambiante à Tokyo sont quasiment normales. On peut continuer d'y avoir une vie normale sans risques pour la santé liés aux radiations. Mais évidemment, si votre inquiétude persiste (ce qui peut se comprendre), il vaut peut-être mieux annuler ou repousser le séjour prévu au Japon. Chacun est responsable de ses décisions ! Cependant, une bonne alternative, à mon sens, pourrait être d'offrir à votre fille un séjour linguistique dans le Sud du Japon, loin des soucis de Fukushima, à Osaka, Kyoto, ou même à Hiroshima ou à Nagasaki, par exemple 😉
Hi there,
A friend has osteoarthritis in the knee and a meniscus problem, treated with regular injections.
Do you know of any insurance companies that cover pre-existing conditions in case their knee locks up in Africa?
Thanks a bunch!
Hi,
I’m planning a trip to Namibia for 3 weeks in November: should I take malaria prophylaxis, which medication, when to take it, and are there any side effects?
At the end of my trip, I’ll spend 5 days up north near the Angolan border and in Etosha National Park.
Thanks for sharing your travel tips and advice!
Martine
I’m planning a trip to Japan next year and I have asthma...
I wanted to know about the regulations regarding Ventolin (Salbutamol) in Japan—is it considered a drug? Can I bring my inhaler with me, or do I need to buy a similar product in Japan?
I have two American cousins. The older one was born in Paris, and his sister was born in California. The latter is planning a trip to Paris this summer, but she recently fell ill, and American doctors don’t know what’s wrong. I had the idea of letting her take advantage of her trip to get treated here, avoiding the high healthcare costs of the American system in the process. The problem is, I can’t find anything online about this—just testimonials from French people who used to be American, but nothing for a simple tourist.
I’m traveling to Portugal with my family and I have a treatment that requires injections. How can I take a flight with these? They look like injectable pens.
Thanks
We’re planning a trip to the Philippines from April 22 to May 8, 2026. Flight from Geneva with a layover in Turkey and Manila. Our itinerary: Angeles – Busuanga – Palawan…
The Philippines are a dream destination, but is it possible to travel there safely? I’ve heard that checked luggage often gets lost, tap water isn’t safe to drink, and mosquitoes are everywhere.
For water, what’s the best solution to carry in a backpack? Is a filtering water bottle 100% reliable?
For mosquitoes, should we treat our clothes with repellent? Are you vaccinated against hepatitis A, malaria, or dengue? Or is there an oral treatment to take?
Hi there,
Does anyone know if there’s travel insurance for someone who’s had a heart attack?
I can’t find an insurer that covers a pre-existing condition, even if it’s stable.
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone, next month my wife, our 6-year-old daughter, and I are flying to Thailand. It’ll be a great chance to soak up some sun—something we’ve been missing lately here in France! But speaking of sun, I burn easily, and our daughter even more so. I was wondering what SPF to get for sunscreen and whether it’s better to buy it there or before we leave? Thanks for your tips!
Hello,
We’re planning to spend 3 months in Madagascar starting in mid-February.
Areas: Mahajanga, Tulear, Diego Suarez, and Sainte Marie—the order isn’t set yet. We’ll either drive for part of the trip or take flights.
We’ve heard all sorts of things about required vaccines and medications (is anti-malarial mandatory?). What’s the exact situation for travelers?
I’ll come back to you for other topics (like finding a reliable driver, among others).
Thank you.
Best wishes to you all,
Nicole
We're about to go on an organized trip to South Africa, including Kruger Park. We were told that Malarone should preferably be taken in the evening at the same time during a meal. But it's hard to know what time we'll have dinner, especially since I've read that in South Africa, dinner is usually around 6 PM.
I'd love to hear from people who've been on organized trips to this destination and could share their experience. We were thinking of taking Malarone around 7:30 PM, assuming dinner would be closer to 7 PM than 6 PM. Also, if the meal ends up being earlier or later than when we take the pill, would a cookie or a piece of bread be enough to take with Malarone?
I’m planning to set off on a "round-the-world" trip/long journey at the start of next year, lasting between 4.5 and 6 months. For now, the itinerary looks like this: South Korea (2 weeks) -> Japan (1 month) -> New Zealand (1 month) -> Argentina (1 month) -> United States (1 month).
I’m on medication (paroxetine 20 mg/day) and was hoping to bring enough for the entire trip so I wouldn’t have to find a doctor on the spot, deal with a molecule that might be slightly different from what’s available in France, or wonder if that’s even a possibility. Basically, it seemed simpler on paper...
But after looking into the regulations for each country, it’s suddenly way less simple . Many seem to only allow the amount corresponding to the length of your "stay" in the country... Which is a problem if I arrive in Korea with 4.5 months’ worth of medication, for example.
After all that, and even though I’ll obviously contact the relevant authorities in each country (fingers crossed for a response 😛), here’s my question:
Has anyone here had any experience with this? (Even if it’s a different medication or different countries, any input would be helpful!)
I’m trying to plan a trip to Dubai with my mom. I’ve seen that some of our medications require prior authorization (sleeping pills, codeine, anti-anxiety meds, etc.).
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been in our situation. A friend of mine applied to bring her tramadol, but it was denied—though she needed high doses!
Has anyone here gone through this process? Do we *really* need a prescription in English?
We just found out my wife is pregnant, and we’ve planned a trip to the Barlavento Islands in Cape Verde this November.
We’d like to know if there’s a real risk of Zika contamination on those islands, because from what we’ve found online, the recorded cases are old and come from the Sotavento Islands.
We’re thinking about canceling our trip.
If you’ve recently traveled to Cape Verde or live there, do you have any thoughts on this?
hi, I’m looking for information about the possibility of returning to Thailand with a portable liquid oxygen system and whether it’s possible to recharge it in Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai. thanks
I’m starting a new discussion on this topic since there doesn’t seem to be a recent one.
I have several chronic conditions (including asthma and related ones), and I’m planning to travel for a year across different countries.
Generally, I understand it’s possible to travel with approved medications (which should be my case), but often with a limit of 3 months’ worth of treatment.
Since I’m going for 12 months, that means for three-quarters of my trip, I’d have more than 3 months’ worth of medication.
I plan to bring my prescriptions with the INN (International Nonproprietary Name), as well as the original packaging (even though it’s a nightmare, but from what I understand, it’s necessary). But I’m not sure if that’s enough...
Have any of you been in this situation before? How does it work at customs—do I need to declare everything that exceeds the 3-month limit? Do I need a letter from my doctors?
I'm currently in Bangkok: How can I find a good doctor for a consultation? It's for a friend who'd like a second medical opinion compared to what they got in their country of residence.
Any professionals you'd recommend? How much does it cost?
I’ve already visited quite a few countries across several continents, but I’m pretty new to Asia.
I’m planning a trip to Thailand in October or November, and I wanted to check about health precautions: malaria treatment, vaccinations (hepatitis A or others...).
I’ll mostly be in the northern region, around Chiang Mai, where I’ll spend a lot of time in nature and the mountains. Then I’ll head south to Phuket or Krabi and visit Khao Sok National Park. I’ll finish up in Bangkok, with a likely detour to Kanchanaburi.
From what I understand, for a stay of less than 60 days, I don’t need a visa (I’m a French national)? I just need to fill out the TDAC form 3 to 5 days before arrival?
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone is heading to Cuba soon and could bring me some over-the-counter Sildenafil (viagra) tablets—available at Varadero Airport, among other places.
Hi there! So, I'm hesitating about taking a long trip. I'd like to go away for 2 to 3 months and travel across several continents. I’d love some advice. I often have unexplained allergies and need to follow a daily treatment for my diabetes (insulin). I think I can get authorization from my doctor to travel for 6 months with the treatment—is that correct? After those 6 months, is it possible (instead of bothering a relative to send the medication) to see a foreign doctor to get another 6-month travel authorization? How does it work at the airport? Do I need just one medication transport authorization, or do I have to request a new one in each country (once the treatment runs out) for both the flight and a DCI? Also, travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so will I have to pay for foreign consultations out of pocket? I’m not sure if I explained myself clearly. Oh, and just to repeat—travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so foreign consultations will be at my own expense? Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone.
After years of traveling to the USA without any medical insurance subscriptions—and luckily never having any major health issues (though I did get a scorpion sting buried in the sand at CBSouth, 😇)—life has caught up with us, and we’re now being forced into "wisdom" and leaving our carefree days behind.
So, I’m looking for the best compromise for a 2-month health insurance plan.
I’ve read the discussions on this topic, but the most recent one is from last year, and I’d love your take on the current situation.
I’m familiar with the usual options like Europ Assistance and AXA, but I’ve just discovered Chapka and Heymondo (the latter seems interesting in terms of both price and coverage).
What do you think of these last two? How do they compare in terms of value for money against the bigger companies?
Hi,
We’ve planned a 3-week trip to Bali this summer with our 7-year-old daughter. The itinerary includes Sanur, Nusa Lembongan, Sidemen, Amed, and Ubud. The more time passes, the more we read about people getting sick—some with mild to severe traveler’s diarrhea, and many ending up in the hospital. We, as parents, have been through it in Egypt with pretty bad cases, but we’d really like to avoid that for our daughter. Even though there’s no zero risk, and we’ll be careful, can any of you reassure me? Not everyone got sick, right? I’d love to hear positive feedback from parents, but not just them 😊. Thanks in advance!
Hi there...
I’m traveling with a friend for a month in November.
We booked our round-trip tickets from Paris to Phnom Penh, and yes, I know—it was a mistake. We should’ve flown out of Laos, but here we are.
But is it doable to backpack through both countries in a relaxed way?
I’ve seen that the transport takes a while...
Thanks so much for your replies.
Hi there,
I’ve started looking into getting dental implants, possibly in Costa Rica or Mexico.
Do you have any clinics to recommend or ones I should avoid?
For the next steps, I need to choose between Cuba Medika or Medigo—these are agencies that help with medical procedures. Do you have any info on either of them?
Hi everyone, a question for those who’ve been lucky enough to visit Raja Ampat—should you consider preventive malaria treatment given its proximity to Papua? And how was the food hygiene situation?
Thanks for your feedback! !
For several years now, increased aggression has been observed in Cape fur seals.
At least 70 unprovoked attacks on humans.
It was recently confirmed that this is due to rabies.
The suspected origin is contamination in Namibia by jackals.
The contagion seems to be spreading.
Preventive vaccination (of the animals) is being considered.
Just a reminder:
Rabies affects all mammals.
Once symptoms appear—sometimes weeks or even months later—death is inevitable.
It’s the bite that transmits the disease.
There are so-called "furious" forms with aggression, but also forms without aggression.
In case of a bite, in addition to standard wound care, tetanus prevention… rabies prevention is essential.
Stay careful out there…
Seeing seals from a boat along the coast isn’t rare in these parts…
I need 2 dental implants and I'd like to get them done abroad (it's a question of price).
Thanks for helping me with my search (Turkey, Spain, Romania???)
Can you tell me if you're satisfied with the services provided by Dentist Miguel at Club Amigo in Holguin? I'd like to go there in mid-December. Is it worth the trip to get dental prosthetics done?
Thanks for getting back to me... Michelle from Quebec