Need medical care in Japan?
Clear steps and simple Japanese you can show to medical staff.
What this site helps you do
- Understand how to see a doctor in Japan
- Know what to bring, where to go, and how to pay
- Show simple Japanese on your phone or on paper
Show-to-staff Japanese card
Show-to-staff Japanese card (Example)
日本語がわかりません。英語での対応は可能でしょうか。
(I don’t understand Japanese. Could you support English?)
Please show this card to medical staff.
In a medical emergency
Call 119 for an ambulance in Japan.
This guide explains what to say and what will happen.
How medical visits work in Japan
- Choose a clinic or hospital
- Reception and forms
- Doctor visit
- Payment
- Pharmacy
Why trust this site
This site is written by a graduate of Kyoto University, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and a medical translator.
Content is based on official Japanese sources.
Disclaimer
This site does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment.
In an emergency, call 119.
Sources:
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Fire and Disaster Management Agency (Japan)
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