Japan

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Healthcare in Japan

Japan is known for its world-class healthcare system, combining modern medical technology with traditional approaches to healthcare. The country boasts an extensive network of healthcare institutions and providers that offer high-quality medical services to residents and visitors alike.

Healthcare System

Healthcare expenditures in Japan by Age

Japan's healthcare system is universal, ensuring that all residents have access to essential medical services. The system is primarily funded through a combination of employer and employee contributions, as well as government subsidies. Japanese healthcare is characterized by its emphasis on preventive care, early diagnosis, and a patient-centered approach.

Top Healthcare Institutions

Here are some of the top healthcare institutions in Japan:

National Institute of Public Health of Japan

1. Tokyo General Hospital: Located in the heart of Tokyo, this renowned hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including specialized care in cardiology, oncology, and neurology.

2. Osaka Medical Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases: Known for its excellence in cancer and cardiovascular care, this center in Osaka is a leader in research and treatment.

3. National Center for Child Health and Development: Specializing in pediatric healthcare, this institution in Tokyo provides comprehensive care for children and conducts cutting-edge research in child health.

4. Kyoto University Hospital: As a major academic medical center, Kyoto University Hospital offers advanced medical treatments and is involved in groundbreaking research.

Traditional Japanese Medicine

In addition to Western medicine, Japan has a rich tradition of alternative and complementary medicine. Traditional Japanese medicine includes practices such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Shiatsu massage.

Accessing Healthcare

Foreign visitors to Japan can also access healthcare services, although it's recommended to have travel insurance. Many hospitals in major cities have English-speaking staff to assist non-Japanese speakers.

Health related lists - Japan

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List of healthsites in Japan

country	state	amenity	coordinates	specialties	operator	phone	addr street	housenumber	post code	city	local name	services
Japan	Iwate	Pharmacies	39.14820545, 141.1454692				水沢秋葉町 137Oshu		023-0041	Oshu	クスリのアオキ	Pharmacy
Japan	Kanagawa	Dentists	35.59371046, 139.5991325				下作延3丁目16番 26Kawasaki, Takatsu-ku		213-0033	Kawasaki	花村歯科医院
Japan	Kanagawa	Dentists	35.60357144, 139.5408271				南生田6丁目8番 12Kawasaki, Tama-ku		214-0036	Kawasaki	さくら歯科クリニック	Dentist
Japan	Kyoto	Hospitals	35.39306296, 135.148653				大江町河守 1950Fukuchiyama		620-0301	Fukuchiyama	大江町国民健康保険大江病院
Japan	Miyagi	Pharmacies	38.30524633, 140.8859503				黒松3丁目4番 2Sendai, Izumi-ku		981-8006	Sendai	ペンギン薬局
Japan	Shiga	Clinics	35.05455669, 135.9755964				大門町 56-1Moriyama		524-0052	Moriyama	ヤマザキ内科医院	Clinic
Japan	Aichi	Dentists	35.11417063, 136.8458743				明正1丁目 227Nagoya, Minato-ku		455-0806	Nagoya	当知歯科
Japan	Miyagi	Dentists	38.29206227, 140.8375815				中山4丁目20番 10Sendai, Aoba-ku		981-0952	Sendai	梅津歯科医院
Japan	Osaka	Dentists	34.46423736, 135.4074544				大町 439Kishiwada		596-0812	Kishiwada	泉本歯科
Japan	Hyogo	Pharmacies	35.64332135, 134.6326452				香住区若松 570Mikata, Kami Cho		669-6543	Mikata	宮脇薬局
Japan	Kyoto	Pharmacies	34.97549473, 135.6650276				大枝沓掛町 13-63Kyoto, Nishikyou-ku		610-1106	Kyoto	ひまわり薬局
Japan	Osaka	Pharmacies	34.76559326, 135.6628214				星田5丁目23番 6Katano		576-0016	Katano	アイ薬局
Japan	Aichi	Hospitals	35.27099395, 136.9784239				下原町 1920Kasugai		486-0819	Kasugai	ひがし春日井病院
Japan	Shizuoka	Doctors	35.01654325, 138.4786367				入江南町9番 24Shizuoka, Shimizu-ku		424-0832	Shizuoka	眞内科クリニック
Japan	Shizuoka	Pharmacies	34.72877877, 138.0901477				土橋 306Kikugawa		439-0025	Kikugawa	ウエルシア	Pharmacy
Japan	Tokyo Prefecture	Doctors	35.69813347, 139.651616				高円寺南2丁目4番 5Tokyo, Suginami-ku		166-0003	Tokyo	あんずクリニック
Japan	Tokyo Prefecture	Doctors	35.76430214, 139.7154323				上十条5丁目9番 3Tokyo, Kita-ku		114-0034	Tokyo	原クリニック
Japan	Tokyo Prefecture	Hospitals	35.72534297, 139.7323229				南大塚2丁目8番 1Tokyo, Toshima-ku		170-0005	Tokyo	都立大塚病院
Japan	Gunma	Pharmacies	36.31582927, 139.2084371				下植木町 457Isesaki		372-0024	Isesaki		Pharmacy
Japan	Osaka	Doctors	34.66190418, 135.5639048				足代2丁目6番 7Higashiosaka		577-0841	Higashiosaka	林田鍼灸整骨院	Doctor
Japan	Shizuoka	Doctors	34.96185427, 138.3854413				新川2丁目5番 31Shizuoka, Suruga-ku		422-8064	Shizuoka	小長井整形外科医院
Japan	Iwate	Dentists	39.14357805, 141.1450118				水沢三本木 7Oshu		023-0044	Oshu	村上歯科医院
Japan	Kanagawa	Pharmacies	35.55497677, 139.5546201				荏田西2丁目 14-5Yokohama, Aoba-ku		225-0014	Yokohama	クリエイト薬局	Pharmacy
Japan	Tokyo Prefecture	Doctors	35.6380649, 139.6840385				下馬1丁目4番 14Tokyo, Setagaya-ku		154-0002	Tokyo	斎藤医院	Doctor
Japan	Hyogo	Clinics	34.72955334, 135.3177965				南宮町7番 1Ashiya		659-0024	Ashiya	幸原医院	Clinic
Japan	Hyogo	Doctors	34.72600084, 135.2769794	Otolaryngology			田中町1丁目11番 20Kobe, Higashinada-ku		658-0081	Kobe	藤木クリニック	Doctor
Japan	Kanagawa	Doctors	35.57696652, 139.661714	内科 • 消化器内科			新丸子東2丁目 925Kawasaki, Nakahara-ku		211-0004	Kawasaki	こすぎ駅前クリニック	Doctor
Japan	Nara	Clinics	34.34388379, 135.6982594				野原西4丁目9番 25Gojo	五條市野原西４丁目９−２５	637-0036	Gojo	中谷内科医院
Japan	Saitama	Pharmacies	35.79839, 139.4659214		住商ドラッグストアーズ		並木2丁目4番 1Tokorozawa		359-0042	Tokorozawa	トモズ	Pharmacy
Japan	Tokyo Prefecture	Doctors	35.68227759, 139.6158596				高井戸東2丁目26番 5Tokyo, Suginami-ku		168-0072	Tokyo	たかいど内科	Doctor
Japan	Aichi	Dentists	35.16878284, 136.995757				高社2丁目 110Nagoya, Meitou-ku		465-0095	Nagoya	一社歯科クリニック	Dentist
Japan	Kanagawa	Doctors	35.56785447, 139.5538939				あざみ野2丁目 2-9Yokohama, Aoba-ku		225-0011	Yokohama	あざみ野クリニック	Doctor
Japan	Osaka	Pharmacies	34.83931034, 135.5541388				中河原町11番 28Ibaraki		567-0063	Ibaraki	キリン堂 中河原店
Japan	Ehime	Hospitals	33.84853393, 132.7737959				平和通1丁目5番 36Matsuyama		790-0826	Matsuyama	松山赤十字病院
Japan	Osaka	Pharmacies	34.66604509, 135.5549809				大今里南6丁目16番 20Osaka-shi, Higashinari-ku		537-0013	Osaka-shi	ラビット今里薬局
Japan	Tokyo Prefecture	Pharmacies	35.71914263, 139.6633685				沼袋3丁目4番 19Tokyo, Nakano-ku		165-0025	Tokyo	スマイル
Japan	Hokkaido	Pharmacies	42.83194368, 141.6378579		ツルハ		新富1丁目5番 10Chitose	10	066-0037	千歳市	ツルハドラッグ	Pharmacy
Japan	Tokyo Prefecture	Hospitals	35.76810996, 139.5016739				竹丘3丁目4番 25Kiyose		204-0023	Kiyose	雄心会山崎病院
Japan	Yamagata	Clinics	38.64886337, 139.8498133				板井川片茎 80Tsuruoka		997-0331	Tsuruoka	遠藤医院
Japan	Gunma	Clinics	36.61914453, 138.6025825	Surgery • Internal • Pediatrics • Dermatology • Urology • Anus • Allergy • Diabetes • Obesity outpatient • ED			草津 249-36Agatsuma district, Kusatsu Machi	36	377-1711	草津町	草津外科内科クリニック	Clinic
Japan	Kanagawa	Doctors	35.55460142, 139.5136809				たちばな台2丁目 7-1Yokohama, Aoba-ku		227-0046	Yokohama	たちばな台クリニック
Japan	Tokyo Prefecture	Dentists	35.68354049, 139.7196732				信濃町 10Tokyo, Shinjuku-ku		160-0016	Tokyo	宮下矯正歯科医院
Japan	Akita	Clinics	39.72514098, 140.0941919				八橋本町5丁目5番 20Akita		010-0973	Akita	かん眼科
Japan	Ibaraki	Hospitals	36.06315077, 140.1425429				並木4丁目1番 3Tsukuba		305-0044	Tsukuba	診療所
Japan	Kanagawa	Pharmacies	35.60012178, 139.5087586				上麻生1丁目9番 10Kawasaki, Asao-ku		215-0021	Kawasaki	新百合丘薬局
Japan	Kagawa	Hospitals	34.18723097, 133.82147				(その他) 45Nakatado district, Kotohira Cho		766-0002	Nakatado district	林泉会林病院
Japan	Shiga	Clinics	34.98480568, 135.9201964				大萱3丁目15番 7Otsu		520-2144	Otsu	桂医院
Japan	Tokyo Prefecture	Hospitals	35.63721388, 139.6760478				下馬3丁目33番 10Tokyo, Setagaya-ku		154-0002	Tokyo	いちデンタルクリニック	Hospital
Japan	Ehime	Clinics	33.97885099, 133.302616				宇高町3丁目15番 22Niihama		792-0866	Niihama	おおのぎ眼科
Japan	Mie	Clinics	34.50536736, 136.6702768				小俣町本町 284Ise		519-0505	Ise	整体めぐる	Clinic
Japan	Tokyo Prefecture	Pharmacies	35.74478798, 139.4165079				立野2丁目3番 15Higashiyamato		207-0021	Higashiyamato	クオール薬局
Japan	Kanagawa	Pharmacies	35.53543159, 139.6318479				綱島西2丁目8番 1Yokohama, Kouhoku-ku		223-0053	Yokohama	サンドラッグ	Pharmacy
Japan	Osaka	Pharmacies	34.57399419, 135.6149807				林5丁目7番 27Fujiidera		583-0007	Fujiidera	サエラ薬局 土師ノ里店
Japan	Tokyo Prefecture	Dentists	35.64280075, 139.74979				芝浦3丁目11番 8Tokyo, Minato-ku		108-0023	Tokyo	芝浦桂歯科診療所	Dentist
Japan	Aichi	Hospitals	35.08677396, 137.1437189				小坂町7丁目 80Toyota		471-0035	Toyota	三九朗病院
Japan	Hokkaido	Doctors	42.35140289, 141.0224085				中島町3丁目28番 16Muroran		050-0074	Muroran	てつのまち整形外科クリニック
Japan	Wakayama	Pharmacies	34.18472939, 135.2977148				原野 323Kainan		640-0442	Kainan	北野上薬局	Pharmacy
Japan	Ehime	Hospitals	33.93630109, 133.2983229				松原町13番 50Niihama		792-0828	Niihama	財団新居浜病院
Japan	Mie	Hospitals	34.71188295, 136.5090379				本町26番 13Tsu		514-0831	Tsu	十全会川井病院	Hospital
Japan	Tokyo Prefecture	Dentists	35.71600578, 139.5436786				新町2丁目2番 2Nishitokyo		202-0023	Nishitokyo	みずた歯科医院

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