Medical and health information columns for international visitors in Japan
An honest guide to medical care in Kyoto for tourists. English-language support is more limited here than in Tokyo or Osaka — we explain what to realistically expect, where to go by neighborhood, what things cost, and what to do in an emergency.
A practical guide to medical care in Osaka for tourists and foreign visitors. Find English-speaking clinics by area, understand costs without insurance, and locate emergency and after-hours care across Namba, Umeda, Tennoji, and beyond.
Everything tourists and visitors need to know about medical care in Tokyo. Find English-speaking doctors by area, understand costs, locate emergency and after-hours clinics, and get practical tips for a smooth hospital visit.
A practical guide to finding English-speaking doctors in Japan. Includes a searchable directory, city-by-city listings, and tips for communicating at Japanese hospitals when no English is available.
A complete guide to handling medical emergencies in Japan as a foreigner. Covers emergency numbers, ambulance service (free!), ER procedures, costs, and how to find 24-hour hospitals.
A practical, step-by-step guide for tourists who need to see a doctor in Japan. Covers finding a clinic, what to expect during your visit, costs, prescriptions, and how to handle the language barrier.
A comprehensive guide to navigating Japan's healthcare system as a tourist or foreign resident. Covers insurance, costs, emergency care, finding English-speaking doctors, and practical tips for hospital visits.