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The Expat's Guide to Japan
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Yearly Archives: 2015
Plaza Plastic Surgery
Plaza Clinic is run by Dr. Robert Kure – the only doctor in Japan certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and was former chief resident at UCLA. Botox for wrinkles, hyperhidrosis, and migraine headaches. Plaza also offers facelifts,…
Sendagaya International Clinic
“Accurate Diagnosis promotes Quick Recovery!” -This clinic provides high-level medical services in English during convenient consultation hours, at reasonable prices. There are 2 consultation rooms, 3 beds, and 4 high-end diagnostic apparatuses. “Health insurance and Fee setting” -The medical fee…
St. Luke’s MediLocus
Located conveniently in the center of Tokyo’s business district, Otemachi. Internal medicine and gynecology consultations are available, as well as advanced medical examinations.…
Tokyo Chiropractic
Tokyo Chiropractic, located in Aoyama, was originally established as Tokyo Chiropractic Research Center in 1949. This clinic is a certified office by the Japanese Association of Chiropractors, a national member of the World Federation of Chiropractic. Doctors of Chiropractic licensed…
Tokyo Midtown Clinic
Tokyo Physio
Tokyo Physio provides physiotherapy / physical therapy within walking distance from Hiroo. They specialize in sports injuries, knees, headaches, women’s health, tendon issues and back and neck pain. On-site free parking, health insurance rebates, and a sports massage and pilates…
Club360 – Physiotherapy & Sports Massage
Club 360 is Tokyo’s premier physiotherapy and multidisciplinary practice. Club 360 seeks to find and correct the root cause of your problem to provide long-term pain relief and a preservation of the lifestyle you enjoy. Their highly qualified therapists liaise with a…
Nakamaru Dental Clinic
A private dental clinic offering a standard of care and treatment not possible under Japanese health insurance. Dr. Nakamaru is a UCLA-certified dentist offering general dentistry and implants, in addition to endodontic, periodontic and prosthodontic care, using a dental microscope…
The Bluff Medical and Dental Clinic
The Bluff Clinic, a non-profit organization continues its mission of providing quality medical care to their community ranging from foreign residents as well as Japanese locals. A unique part of their mission is to provide their services that include medical…
How to separate your garbage
Garbage is separated by type and collected at specific locations on specified days. There are broadly 6 categories: burnable garbage (燃えるごみ / 可燃ごみ, moeru-gomi / kanen-gomi), Kitchen waste, tissues, scrap paper, rubber products, leather products, CDs, videotapes, clothing, disposable diapers,…
Child Immunization
If you are bringing children to Japan, or have a child here, it is vitally important to ensure they receive the recommended vaccinations. Get more information about vaccinations available in Japan and the childhood vaccination schedule on this page.
Having a Baby in Japan
Pregnant women must register their pregnancy at the local municipal office. They will receive a handbook Boshi-Techo (“母子手帳”, maternity health record book) and Haha-to-Ko-no-Kenko Bag (“母と子の健康バッグ”, health bag for mother and child), filled with all the important detailed information and forms necessary for having a baby in Japan.
In the Event of a Large-scale Earthquake
First Steps When you feel strong tremors, take cover, protecting your head with your arms or belongings such as a bag, cushion, or coat. Tremors can cause doors and windows to warp, so ensure your escape route by opening one…
