Raising A Child In Japan: The Three-Year Health Check
What To Expect When The Notice Arrives
Discover all about the history and setup of Japan’s three-year health check, which targets all-around physical and social abilities, for a seamless time for you and your family.
When I first received the notice in the mail for my daughter’s three-year health check, I was not sure what was expected of either of us.
A few months earlier, the ward office had informed me that the checks had been delayed due to Covid-19, but that hers should come up a few months after her third birthday. Yet, when it arrived, the bulk of the contents surprised me, as did the many forms and tests enclosed. In Canada, I never had attempted to test my kid’s hearing or sight by myself or gathered her urine for collection before! Read on to find out our story and what awaits at the