Japan

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A constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building; coat with a lacquer, as done in Japan.

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Healthcare in Japan[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

List of healthsites in Japan[edit | edit source]

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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