{"id":11219,"date":"2026-08-24T16:19:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T07:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/?p=11219"},"modified":"2026-08-24T16:19:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T07:19:13","slug":"how-to-access-medical-care-japan-foreign-visitor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/how-to-access-medical-care-japan-foreign-visitor\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Access Medical Care in Japan as a Foreign Visitor: A Practical Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Japan&#8217;s healthcare system<\/strong><\/em> is among the best in the world by clinical outcomes, but it is not designed around <strong>English-speaking visitors<\/strong>. For a first-time medical tourist \u2014 or for any visitor who suddenly needs care during a trip \u2014 knowing how the system actually works saves significant time and frustration.<\/p>\n<p>This guide covers how to access medical care as a foreign visitor to Japan, from choosing the right type of facility to navigating payment, language, and follow-up.<\/p>\n<h2>The Three Types of Medical Facility You Will Encounter<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Japan medical access \u2014 The Three Types of Medical Facility You Will Encounter\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_31377751_1787545558.webp\" alt=\"Japan medical access \u2014 The Three Types of Medical Facility You Will Encounter\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Japan divides medical facilities primarily by size and function. Understanding which type matches your need saves hours of misdirected effort.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Clinics (\u8a3a\u7642\u6240 shinry\u014djo, \u30af\u30ea\u30cb\u30c3\u30af kurinikku)<\/h3>\n<p>Small outpatient practices, usually with 1 to 5 doctors, no inpatient beds (or fewer than 20). Cover general internal medicine, dermatology, otolaryngology, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, obstetrics\/gynaecology, dentistry, and specialised areas including cosmetic surgery. Most consultations are handled here.<\/p>\n<p>Practical points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Walk-in acceptance varies by clinic \u2014 most take reservations but will see walk-ins with a wait.<\/li>\n<li>Opening hours typically 9 AM to 6 PM weekdays with a lunch break, half-day Saturday, closed Sunday.<\/li>\n<li>Payment is at the time of visit, cash or credit card.<\/li>\n<li>English capability varies widely \u2014 clinics near international districts (Roppongi, Hiroo, Shirokane, Aoyama) are more likely to have English-speaking staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Hospitals (\u75c5\u9662 by\u014din)<\/h3>\n<p>Larger facilities with 20+ inpatient beds and multiple departments. Split into general hospitals, specialty hospitals (cardiovascular, cancer, etc.), and university hospitals. Emergency departments are usually attached to hospitals, not clinics.<\/p>\n<p>Practical points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General hospitals require a referral letter (\u7d39\u4ecb\u72b6 sh\u014dkaij\u014d) from a clinic for non-emergency consultations, or charge an unreferred-patient fee (typically JPY 5,000 to 15,000 on top of the treatment fee).<\/li>\n<li>Emergency departments accept walk-ins 24\/7 but expect long waits for non-urgent complaints.<\/li>\n<li>University hospitals (\u6771\u4eac\u5927\u5b66\u533b\u5b66\u90e8\u9644\u5c5e\u75c5\u9662 University of Tokyo Hospital, \u6176\u61c9\u7fa9\u587e\u5927\u5b66\u75c5\u9662 Keio University Hospital, etc.) are the highest tier for complex cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Emergency medical services (\u6551\u6025 ky\u016bky\u016b)<\/h3>\n<p>Dial <strong>119<\/strong> for an ambulance. Fire and ambulance services are combined in Japan under a single number.<\/p>\n<p>Practical points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ambulance service is free of charge in Japan for genuine medical emergencies, regardless of nationality or insurance status.<\/li>\n<li>Ambulance dispatchers speak Japanese; some cities have translation services on the line, but response time matters more than perfect language.<\/li>\n<li>The ambulance takes you to the nearest hospital with capacity, not necessarily the closest or the one you prefer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What to Do Before You Travel<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Japan medical access \u2014 What to Do Before You Travel\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_8459996_1787545559.webp\" alt=\"Japan medical access \u2014 What to Do Before You Travel\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>1. Buy travel insurance<\/h3>\n<p>See our separate guide on <a href=\"\/english\/?p=11146\">travel insurance for Japan<\/a>. Standard travel insurance covers unexpected emergencies, not elective treatment. Confirm your policy details and save the 24\/7 assistance number to your phone.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Bring a prescription list<\/h3>\n<p>Any regular medications should be brought in original pharmacy packaging with a printed prescription list. Japanese pharmacies do not fill foreign prescriptions, but hospital pharmacies can prescribe equivalents if you require an emergency refill.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Know the drug import rules<\/h3>\n<p>Some medications common in Western countries are controlled or prohibited in Japan \u2014 including certain ADHD medications (Adderall, Vyvanse), some cough syrups containing pseudoephedrine at doses over the limit, and some allergy medications. Check the Ministry of Health website before travelling and, if needed, apply for a <em>Yakkan Sh\u014dmei<\/em> (medication import certificate) in advance. The process takes 1 to 2 weeks by email.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Save translated key phrases<\/h3>\n<p>Have written translations for allergies, current medications, and any pre-existing conditions available on your phone. Google Translate and Yakobi Yamete (drug allergy) app are both useful. A short medical summary from your home-country physician is invaluable.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Save the JNTO helpline<\/h3>\n<p>The Japan National Tourism Organization operates a 24\/7 tourist information hotline that includes medical guidance: <strong>050-3816-2787<\/strong>. English, Chinese, Korean available.<\/p>\n<div class=\"kjmc-en-booking-inline\" style=\"background: #f7fbf7; border: 1px solid #d5e6d8; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 26px 0; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #1a3a1f; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.65;\"><strong>Have a question about this treatment?<\/strong><br \/>\nMessage us on LINE or WhatsApp \u2014 our English-speaking team usually replies the same day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: #06C755; color: #fff; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.92em; margin: 4px 6px; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: middle;\" href=\"https:\/\/line.me\/R\/ti\/p\/@710uitns?ts=05311801&amp;oat_content=url#~\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book via LINE<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: #25D366; color: #fff; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.92em; margin: 4px 6px; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: middle;\" href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VbCA1v85K3zY4MLX2a1h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Message on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How to Find an English-Speaking Clinic<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Japan medical access \u2014 How to Find an English-Speaking Clinic\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_7789616_1787545560.webp\" alt=\"Japan medical access \u2014 How to Find an English-Speaking Clinic\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Several practical routes for identifying English-capable facilities:<\/p>\n<h3>Ministry of Health &#8220;JMIP&#8221; and JNTO &#8220;Medical Travel to Japan&#8221; directories<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Japan Medical Service Accreditation for International Patients (JMIP)<\/strong> certifies hospitals that meet standards for foreign-patient acceptance. The JNTO maintains an online directory of accredited facilities searchable by region and specialty.<\/p>\n<h3>Embassy-recommended clinics<\/h3>\n<p>Most major embassies in Tokyo maintain a list of clinics that regularly see their nationals. The US Embassy, British Embassy, and Australian Embassy websites all publish current lists. These clinics tend to have strong English capability and familiarity with Western insurance claim processes.<\/p>\n<h3>Concierge services<\/h3>\n<p>High-end hotel concierges (particularly at Peninsula, Mandarin Oriental, Aman, Bulgari, Park Hyatt) maintain relationships with English-speaking clinics for guest referrals. Same-day appointments can often be arranged.<\/p>\n<h3>Personal recommendation<\/h3>\n<p>English-speaking expatriate communities in Tokyo \u2014 LinkedIn, Facebook groups, InterNations events \u2014 routinely share clinic recommendations for specific specialties. Community knowledge is often more current than published directories.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happens at a Japanese Clinic Visit<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Japan medical access \u2014 What Happens at a Japanese Clinic Visit\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_6235234_1787545561.webp\" alt=\"Japan medical access \u2014 What Happens at a Japanese Clinic Visit\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Registration and initial paperwork<\/h3>\n<p>On arrival, you present your passport (for identity verification and address confirmation) and any insurance card, then complete an intake form. Foreign-friendly clinics have English-language forms; others require translation help. Registration typically takes 10 to 15 minutes for a first visit.<\/p>\n<h3>Waiting room and calls<\/h3>\n<p>You wait in the reception area and are called by name or number. Japanese medical culture is punctual \u2014 appointments run to schedule and delays are usually short.<\/p>\n<h3>Consultation<\/h3>\n<p>The consultation itself is often shorter than in Western countries \u2014 5 to 15 minutes is common for straightforward cases. This is not a sign of dismissal; it reflects the efficiency of the Japanese system. Bring specific questions and a written list.<\/p>\n<h3>Tests, if needed<\/h3>\n<p>Blood tests, urine tests, and imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI) are usually performed on-site in Japanese clinics and hospitals, often the same day. Waiting time for results ranges from 30 minutes (blood, urine) to several hours (imaging).<\/p>\n<h3>Payment and prescriptions<\/h3>\n<p>Payment is at the reception desk after consultation, before you leave. Foreign-friendly clinics accept major credit cards; smaller clinics may be cash only. Prescriptions (\u51e6\u65b9\u7b8b shoh\u014dsen) are dispensed at a nearby pharmacy (\u85ac\u5c40 yakkyoku) \u2014 usually across the street or in the same building \u2014 with 15- to 30-minute waits.<\/p>\n<h2>What Care Costs (Approximate)<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Japan medical access \u2014 What Care Costs (Approximate)\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_7108351_1787545562.webp\" alt=\"Japan medical access \u2014 What Care Costs (Approximate)\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Approximate cash-pay costs for common services at private-pay rates (visitors without Japanese health insurance):<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 24px 0; font-size: 0.95em;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Service<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Typical cost (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">General clinic consultation (first visit)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">5,000 to 15,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Hospital ER visit (unreferred, non-admitted)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">15,000 to 50,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Basic blood panel<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">3,000 to 10,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">X-ray (chest, single view)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">3,000 to 8,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">CT scan (single region)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">15,000 to 30,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">MRI scan (single region)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">25,000 to 60,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">One night hospital admission (general ward)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">30,000 to 80,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Emergency surgery (appendicitis, minor)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">500,000 to 1,500,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>These are ballpark figures for private-pay rates. Actual costs vary by facility and specific service. Bring a credit card with adequate limit and keep travel insurance details accessible.<\/p>\n<h2>Language Support Options<\/h2>\n<h3>Facility-level English capability<\/h3>\n<p>At English-friendly clinics and JMIP-accredited hospitals, medical consultation can proceed in English throughout. Reception and billing may still be Japanese-primary; polite persistence usually resolves this.<\/p>\n<h3>Interpretation services<\/h3>\n<p>Larger hospitals often have in-house medical interpreters for English (and sometimes Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Portuguese). Booking in advance is recommended for scheduled consultations.<\/p>\n<h3>Phone interpretation<\/h3>\n<p>Tokyo Metropolitan Government and several prefectures operate free multilingual medical interpretation phone lines. Ask reception if the facility can connect a phone interpreter.<\/p>\n<h3>Translation apps<\/h3>\n<p>Google Translate&#8217;s conversation mode works acceptably for basic exchanges. VoiceTra (developed by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology) is specifically tuned for medical and travel language and performs better than general translators in clinical contexts.<\/p>\n<h2>Emergency Situations: What to Do<\/h2>\n<h3>Life-threatening emergency<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Dial 119 immediately. Ambulance service is free.<\/li>\n<li>Give your location \u2014 street address, nearest landmark, or the name of the establishment you are in.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a passport and phone with you when the ambulance arrives.<\/li>\n<li>Contact your travel insurance 24\/7 line as soon as you are able (or ask a companion to).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Urgent but not life-threatening<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Dial <strong>#7119<\/strong> from a mobile in Tokyo, Osaka, and several other regions for a nurse triage line that recommends whether to call an ambulance or go to an ER on your own.<\/li>\n<li>If the situation is manageable, take a taxi to the nearest hospital with ER capacity. Ask the taxi driver for &#8220;ky\u016bky\u016b no aru by\u014din&#8221; (ER hospital).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Non-urgent but same-day care<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact your hotel concierge or a clinic directory service. Same-day clinic appointments are usually available.<\/li>\n<li>Do not use the ER for non-urgent care \u2014 long waits, high fees, and displeased staff are all likely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Follow-Up After You Return Home<\/h2>\n<h3>Request English-language records before you leave<\/h3>\n<p>Any Japanese medical facility can provide records in Japanese as standard. English-language operative summaries and discharge documents require a specific request and often a small fee. Request them at the time of consultation, not weeks later from your home country.<\/p>\n<h3>Coordinate with your home-country physician<\/h3>\n<p>Any medication continuation, follow-up imaging, or wound care after you return should be coordinated with your home-country primary care physician. Handing over the English-language records from Japan makes this smooth.<\/p>\n<h3>Insurance claim submission<\/h3>\n<p>Most insurers require submission within 60 to 90 days of the covered event. Include itemised bills (\u9818\u53ce\u66f8 ry\u014dsh\u016bsho with breakdown), operative reports, discharge summaries, and any imaging.<\/p>\n<h2>Special Considerations for Medical Tourists<\/h2>\n<h3>Verify facility credentials before booking<\/h3>\n<p>For elective procedures, verify that the operating facility is a licensed medical clinic or hospital (not a &#8220;beauty salon&#8221; or &#8220;aesthetic salon&#8221;). Only medical facilities can legally perform invasive procedures, prescribe controlled medications, or manage complications.<\/p>\n<h3>Confirm English-language documentation in advance<\/h3>\n<p>Confirm at consultation booking that the facility provides English-language pre-operative consent, operative summary, discharge instructions, and follow-up documentation. This is standard at internationally-oriented clinics.<\/p>\n<h3>Ask about hospital access<\/h3>\n<p>For higher-risk elective procedures (major surgery, general anaesthesia), ask which hospital the clinic uses if inpatient care becomes necessary. This should be arranged in advance, not during an emergency.<\/p>\n<h3>Plan for the follow-up appointment<\/h3>\n<p>Suture removal, splint removal, and post-operative check-ups are usually not optional. Plan your trip length around these appointments. Rescheduling in your home country is expensive and adds risk.<\/p>\n<h2>What BIOTOPE Provides for International Patients<\/h2>\n<p>For visitors to <strong>BIOTOPE CLINIC<\/strong> in Shirokanedai (Minato-ku, Tokyo), directed by Dr. Jun Karibe, board-certified plastic surgeon, standard international-patient services include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>English-speaking intake and reception<\/li>\n<li>English-language consent forms and consultation<\/li>\n<li>English-language operative summary and discharge documents<\/li>\n<li>Written aftercare instructions in English<\/li>\n<li>Hospital arrangement for procedures requiring inpatient stay<\/li>\n<li>Remote follow-up via LINE and WhatsApp for international patients back in their home country<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our sister clinic, Kojimachi Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Clinic in Ichigaya, focuses on Japanese-language insurance dermatology. English-speaking patients are booked at BIOTOPE.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Can I use my home-country health insurance in Japan?<\/strong><br \/>\nOnly if the insurer has a direct-billing arrangement with the Japanese facility, which is uncommon. Most visitors pay out of pocket and claim reimbursement afterwards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do Japanese doctors speak English?<\/strong><br \/>\nVariable. Doctors trained abroad, or working at internationally-oriented clinics and hospitals, usually do. General clinics in residential areas often do not.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are Japanese hospitals safe for foreign patients?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. Japan has among the lowest hospital-acquired infection rates in the world, high standards for anaesthesia and surgical safety, and well-trained staff.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I get a second opinion in Japan?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. Second opinion consultations are common and generally welcomed. Bring imaging and reports from the first provider.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What if I need mental health care as a visitor?<\/strong><br \/>\nEnglish-speaking psychiatric and psychological services exist in Tokyo and Osaka. TELL Japan (Tokyo English Lifeline) operates a crisis line: 03-5774-0992.<\/p>\n<h2>Summary \u2014 The Realistic Plan<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Japanese healthcare<\/strong> is highly capable and, once you understand how to enter the system, straightforward to access as a foreign visitor. Buy travel insurance before your trip, save the<strong> JNTO tourist<\/strong> helpline and your insurer&#8217;s 24\/7 line to your phone, know which type of facility matches which need, and request English-language records at the time of any consultation. For elective procedures, choose a clinic with proven English-language capability and clear follow-up processes rather than optimising purely on price.<\/p>\n<p>Our English-speaking team at <strong>BIOTOPE CLINIC<\/strong> in Shirokanedai or <strong>Kojimachi Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Clinic \u00a0i<\/strong>s happy to discuss how care is coordinated for international patients \u2014 including for procedures we do not perform ourselves, where we can suggest appropriate referrals within our clinical network. Message us on LINE or WhatsApp with any questions before your trip.<\/p>\n<div class=\"kjmc-en-booking-box\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f1faf3 0%,#e6f3ea 100%); border-radius: 14px; padding: 32px 24px; margin: 36px 0 24px; border: 1px solid #c5dccd; text-align: center;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; color: #3a6e3a; border: none; padding: 0; font-size: 1.3em;\">24\/7 Consultation &amp; Booking<\/h3>\n<div style=\"width: 48px; height: 2px; background: #3a6e3a; margin: 0 auto 22px;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #1a3a1f; font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\">Book a Consultation or Treatment<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; color: #2c4a35; line-height: 1.75;\">Our English-speaking team responds via LINE or WhatsApp \u2014 usually the same day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; line-height: 1;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; background: #06C755; color: #fff; padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.02em; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(6,199,85,0.25); min-width: 240px; white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"https:\/\/line.me\/R\/ti\/p\/@710uitns?ts=05311801&amp;oat_content=url#~\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book via LINE<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; background: #25D366; color: #fff; padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.02em; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37,211,102,0.25); min-width: 240px; white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VbCA1v85K3zY4MLX2a1h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Message on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>References<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (Japan). Guide for Medical Services in Japan for Foreign Visitors. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhlw.go.jp\/english\/policy\/health-medical\/health\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.mhlw.go.jp\/english\/policy\/health-medical\/health\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Japan National Tourism Organization. Medical Services for Tourists. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.japan.travel\/en\/plan\/medical-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.japan.travel\/en\/plan\/medical-travel\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Japan Council for Quality Health Care. Japan Medical Service Accreditation for International Patients (JMIP). <a href=\"https:\/\/jmip.jcqhc.or.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/jmip.jcqhc.or.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Foreign Language Medical Institution Search. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp\/qq13\/qqport\/tomintop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp\/qq13\/qqport\/tomintop\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (Japan). Yakkan Sh\u014dmei \u2014 Import Certificate for Personal Medications. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhlw.go.jp\/english\/policy\/health-medical\/pharmaceuticals\/01.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.mhlw.go.jp\/english\/policy\/health-medical\/pharmaceuticals\/01.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"margin: 2.5em 0 1em; padding: 1.5em; border: 1px solid #d5d5d5; border-radius: 10px; background: #fafafa; font-size: .9em;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: .72em; font-weight: bold; color: #888; margin: 0 0 1.2em; letter-spacing: .08em;\">SUPERVISED BY<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.2em; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n<div style=\"flex-shrink: 0; text-align: center; min-width: 110px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100px; height: 100px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center; display: block; margin: 0 auto; border: 3px solid #e0e0e0;\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/hon\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photo-karibejun-400-3_re-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Jun Karibe MD \u2014 Board-certified Plastic Surgeon, Director of Kojimachi Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Clinic\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: .6em 0 .1em; font-weight: bold; font-size: .95em; color: #222;\">Dr. Jun Karibe<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 .1em; font-size: .75em; color: #999;\">MD<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: .75em; color: #555; font-weight: bold;\">Director<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: .75em; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #ebebeb; border-radius: 6px; padding: .7em 1em;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 .35em; font-size: .78em; font-weight: bold; color: #666; border-bottom: 1px solid #f2f2f2; padding-bottom: .3em;\">Education &amp; Career<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: .82em; color: #444; line-height: 1.75;\">\n<div>Juntendo University School of Medicine<\/div>\n<div>Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Tokyo Hospital<\/div>\n<div>Assistant Professor, Plastic &amp; Cosmetic Surgery, Saitama Medical University<\/div>\n<div>Assistant Professor &amp; Chief Resident, Yamanashi University Hospital<\/div>\n<div>2019: Founded Kojimachi Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Clinic (Ichigaya, Tokyo)<\/div>\n<div>2021: Founded BIOTOPE CLINIC Shirokanedai (Minato-ku, Tokyo)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: .75em; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #ebebeb; border-radius: 6px; padding: .7em 1em;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 .35em; font-size: .78em; font-weight: bold; color: #666; border-bottom: 1px solid #f2f2f2; padding-bottom: .3em;\">Certifications<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: .82em; color: #444; line-height: 1.75;\">\n<div>Board-certified Plastic Surgeon \u2014 Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery<\/div>\n<div>Specialist \u2014 Japan Society of Anti-Aging Medicine<\/div>\n<div>Certified Industrial Physician \u2014 Japan Medical Association<\/div>\n<div>Allergan VST-certified Injector (Botox &amp; Hyaluronic Acid)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #ebebeb; border-radius: 6px; padding: .7em 1em;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 .35em; font-size: .78em; font-weight: bold; color: #666; border-bottom: 1px solid #f2f2f2; padding-bottom: .3em;\">Awards<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: .82em; color: #444; line-height: 1.75;\">\n<div>Best Presentation Award \u2014 Dept. of Plastic Surgery, University of Tokyo (2016)<\/div>\n<div>Excellence Award \u2014 Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2018)<\/div>\n<div>Featured Presentation \u2014 ASPS Annual Scientific Meeting, USA (2018)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1em; padding-top: .75em; border-top: 1px solid #e8e8e8; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: .5em;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #e1306c; color: #fff; padding: .4em .9em; border-radius: 4px; text-decoration: none; font-size: .8em; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dr.jun_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Practical guide for foreign visitors on how to access Japanese medical care \u2014 clinic vs hospital vs emergency, cost expectations, language support options, JMIP-accredited facilities, and what to prepare before your trip.","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":11224,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[850,851,852,853,693,263],"class_list":["post-11219","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guide-for-foreigners-in-tokyo","tag-japan-medical-system","tag-foreign-visitors","tag-medical-guide","tag-emergency-care","tag-tokyo","tag-english-speaking-clinic-2"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11219","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11219"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11219\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11248,"href":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11219\/revisions\/11248"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11224"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11219"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11219"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11219"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}