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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…

Tokyo Podiatry Clinic

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Tokyo Women’s Clinic

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Trust Dental Clinic

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Yoga Ladies Clinic

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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…

Yokohama Sotetsu Bld. Eye Center

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Watanabe Dermatology Clinic

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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…

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