Medical Guide

The following is for informational reference only and cannot replace a doctor's diagnosis or medical advice.

On-Site Guides

Calling an Ambulance
From deciding whether you need an ambulance to what the dispatcher will ask — explained step by step.
Hospital Registration
How to show your insurance card, explain why you're there, and register for the first time.
Payment & Pharmacy
Under Japan's separate prescription system — how to pay and where to pick up your medicine.
Night & Holiday Care
What to do when clinics are closed — how to find nighttime emergency care.
Buying OTC Medicine
When you'd rather not go to the hospital — how to clearly describe your symptoms to a pharmacist.

Symptom Dictionary

Symptom Dictionary
Not sure how to describe it? Search, listen, and point it out to the doctor.

System & FAQ

System & Cost Guide
How to choose a clinic, whether to join insurance, and how much a visit will cost.
Special Groups Guide
What the elderly, children, pregnant women, and those with chronic conditions need to know.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about language, cost, and documents.
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