It is essential for all program participants to purchase travel insurance for the entire duration of Kyo-Clue program. One of the main reasons to buy travel insurance is to cover medical expenses. Even if you are fit and healthy, we still recommend you to buy good travel insurance before coming to Japan. Medical treatment is not something we expect our applicants to require while on our programs. However, when it comes to serious care or surgery, the costs can surge quickly. So having a good travel insurance policy can save you a bundle. Therefore, it is very important that you come to Japan with good travel insurance. Besides, travel insurance covers not only medical care but also theft and loss. Indeed, Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, but theft does exist and its rarity is no reason for carelessness. Be sure to come to Japan with your insurance card or other certificate of insurance!