This article explores the health care system, access to medical care, quality of care, environmental factors impacting health, mental wellness in Japan, exercise and diet habits in Japan. It concludes that living in Japan can be a healthy choice provided one has access to quality healthcare and maintains good exercise and dietary habits. The Japanese government offers universal healthcare coverage which covers doctor visits, hospital stays, prescriptions drugs etc at affordable prices if enrolled into their national health insurance program. Environmental concerns such as air pollution from burning fossil fuels or radiation exposure from nuclear power plants accidents should be taken into account when living in Japan.