u/Ok_Sound_6713

Unsure of where to ask but figured I could start here.

I’m visiting the US for the first time since moving to Japan. I will be there for about a month but need advice on what travel insurance to get. It feels like I’m going in circles looking up reviews and hearing people say not to go with one insurance and instead go with a different one.

When I first came to Japan before going on the national health insurance, I was using SafetyWing but never needed to use it, so I’m not sure how reliable it could be..

Thank you in advance!

Edit: I apologize I meant travel health insurance!

Some context:

I am from the US. I moved to Japan about a year ago and received a spousal visa. In the US, I was an art teacher for 3 years, originally just as a way to pass the time while I figured out what I wanted to do for a career – and not much surprise, I REALLY enjoyed teaching art. I had to move to Japan for a job offer my husband received, which had thrown my idea of going back to school to become a certified teacher in art out. Now I am living here (near Tokyo) and will be working my first part time as an English teacher while I focus on self studying Japanese on my days off (I passed the N5 in December).

While we’re not sure yet as to where we will end up (the US or Japan, depending on how much I enjoy living here) I still want to think about planning for my future career. I know for certain that I want to teach art, whether it’s with a school or a separate business (or I even start my own business.. maybe). I know that art as a curriculum is very limited and also very competitive. However, if we were to stay in Japan (I’m aware of what I would need to do in the US for the most part), how could I go about it? What should I look for? Do I need to go back to school or get a teaching certificate/degree(I only have a BA in Studio Art)? From anyone’s experience, how possible is this reality or should I give it up and think of something else.

Obviously I know that unless I work in an international school (which I am aware of is really hard to get into) I will need to know Japanese. Please also do not tell me the first step is to be able to speak Japanese. I am aware. I’m hoping for any more practical advice should we decide to remain in Japan. Or if it’s a dead end, please just break it to me. Mentoring or teaching in art is truly my end goal, no matter where I end up.

Thank you in advance!