Where do I go when I get sick in Japan?
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No referral letter? Why a big hospital costs you ¥7,700 more
Walking straight into a university hospital for a normal illness can add a fee. Here's how the two-layer system works.
Which department do I go to? A symptom-to-clinic guide
Internal medicine? ENT? Orthopedics? A simple map from your symptom to the right kind of clinic.
What does it cost? Insurance, the 30% rule, and paying as a visitor
Why residents pay 30%, why tourists pay 100% upfront, and how to avoid bill surprises.
He had stomach trouble and went straight to a university hospital — what went wrong
A resident with insurance still couldn't get seen. His story shows the navigation gap we're closing.
A stranger in Hiroshima walked me to a clinic — here's how to help yourself next time
A viral act of kindness, and the five things every traveler can learn in five minutes.
119 is not a taxi: when to call an ambulance in Japan (and #7119)
Two numbers everyone in Japan should save before they ever need them.
How to find a clinic that actually speaks English
'English OK' on a sign doesn't always mean English at the desk. How to check before you go.
The 3-minute consultation: short visits, low cost, easy to come back
Japanese outpatient care can feel fast. Here's why that's a feature — and how to get the most from a short visit.
Getting medicine in Japan: prescriptions, pharmacies, and bringing your own
How prescriptions work, what you can buy over the counter, and rules for bringing medication into Japan.
If you're hospitalized: understanding your bill in Japan
What makes up an inpatient bill — base fee, the optional private-room charge, and meals.
Mental health care in English in Japan: where to start
Anxiety, low mood, or sleep trouble? The difference between 心療内科 and 精神科, and how to find English support.
Not an emergency? Call in the morning and time your visit
For non-urgent problems, when and how you contact a clinic makes a big difference in Japan.
Always bring your medicine list (お薬手帳) — it can prevent dangerous mistakes
A short visit means the doctor can't always ask everything. Your medicine record fills the gap and prevents drug interactions.
How to tell a trustworthy clinic: board certification and red flags
Most clinics are good, but quality varies. A simple signal — a board-certified specialist — and a few warning signs.
What a Japanese ER can (and can't) do at night
At night, only the ER is open — and it handles emergencies with basic tests, not specialist work-ups.
How to get a second opinion in Japan
Unsure about a diagnosis or treatment? Here's how second opinions work — calmly and properly.
Got a cold? You probably don't need ENT or a throat scope
A common cold is usually handled by a regular clinic with a few questions and a look — no specialist scope needed.
Why the Italian food I cook most nights is good for me — a doctor's take
Home-cooked Mediterranean-style Italian is quietly one of the most evidence-backed ways to eat. A doctor explains.
日本で具合が悪くなったら、どこに行けばいい？
英語が通じる医師が、あなたに合う受診先を無料で案内します——合うクリニック・費用・受診の作法まで。
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紹介状なしで大病院に行くと+7,700円かかる理由
ふつうの体調不良で大学病院に直行すると追加料金が。日本の二段構えの仕組みを解説します。
この症状は何科？ 症状別・診療科ガイド
内科？耳鼻科？整形外科？ 症状から正しいクリニックの種類への早見マップ。
結局いくら？ 保険・3割負担・旅行者の支払い
在住者はなぜ3割、旅行者はなぜ全額前払いか。請求の不意打ちを避けるコツ。
胃の不調で大学病院に直行した彼に起きたこと
保険もある在住者なのに受診できなかった。彼の話が、私たちが埋めようとしている「案内の空白」を示している。
広島で見知らぬ人がクリニックまで付き添ってくれた——次は自分で動けるように
話題になった親切と、旅行者が5分で学べる5つのこと。
119はタクシーではない：救急車を呼ぶべき時と#7119
日本にいる人が、困る前に保存しておくべき2つの番号。
本当に英語が通じるクリニックの探し方
「英語対応」の表示が、受付で通じるとは限らない。行く前に確かめる方法。
3分診療：短いけれど、安く、何度でもかかれる
日本の外来は速く感じる。それは欠点ではなく仕組みの利点——短い診察を活かすコツ。
日本で薬をもらう：処方箋・薬局・持ち込みの注意
処方の流れ、市販で買えるもの、薬を日本に持ち込むときのルール。
入院したら：日本の請求書の読み方
入院費の中身——基本料、任意の差額ベッド代、食事代。
英語で受けるメンタルヘルス：最初の一歩
不安・気分の落ち込み・不眠？ 心療内科と精神科の違いと、英語対応の探し方。
急ぎでない症状は、午前に連絡してタイミングを計る
急がない不調こそ、いつ・どう連絡するかで日本では大きく変わる。
おくすり手帳は必ず持参を——危険な間違いを防ぎます
短い診察では全部は聞けない。おくすり手帳がその穴を埋め、飲み合わせの事故を防ぎます。
信頼できるクリニックの見分け方——専門医とレッドフラッグ
多くは良質だが質には幅がある。簡単な目印（専門医）と、いくつかの注意サイン。
日本の夜間救急ができること・できないこと
夜間は救急しか開いていない——救急は緊急対応＋基本検査の場で、専門的精査の場ではありません。
日本でのセカンドオピニオンの受け方
診断や治療に迷ったら？ 角を立てず、正しくセカンドオピニオンを受ける方法。
かぜに、耳鼻科やのどのカメラは多くの場合いりません
ふつうのかぜは、問診と口の中の診察で十分。専門のカメラ（ファイバー）は不要なことが多い。
私が平日のほとんどに作るイタリアンが体に良い理由——医師の視点
家庭で作る地中海食スタイルのイタリアンは、実はエビデンスが最も豊富な食べ方のひとつ。医師が解説。
在日本生病了，该去哪里？
会说英语的医生帮你在日本找到合适的就诊处——合适的诊所、费用和本地规则。免费。
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일본에서 아플 때, 어디로 가야 할까요?
영어가 통하는 의사가 일본에서 알맞은 진료처를 무료로 안내합니다 — 알맞은 클리닉, 비용, 현지 규칙까지.
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¿A dónde voy si me enfermo en Japón?
Un médico que habla inglés te ayuda a encontrar la atención adecuada en Japón: la clínica correcta, los costos y las reglas locales. Gratis.
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Artículos
¿Sin carta de derivación? Por qué un gran hospital te cuesta ¥7,700 más
Ir directo a un hospital universitario por una enfermedad común puede costar una tarifa extra. Así funciona el sistema de dos niveles.
¿A qué especialidad voy? Guía de síntoma a clínica
¿Medicina interna? ¿Otorrino? ¿Traumatología? Un mapa simple de tu síntoma a la clínica adecuada.
¿Cuánto cuesta? El seguro, la regla del 30% y pagar como visitante
Por qué los residentes pagan 30%, los turistas 100% por adelantado, y cómo evitar sorpresas.
Una desconocida me acompañó a una clínica en Hiroshima — así puedes ayudarte la próxima vez
Un gesto de bondad viral, y las cinco cosas que todo viajero puede aprender en cinco minutos.
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