Hospital & Pharmacy Guide

Select the information you need for using hospitals and pharmacies in Japan.

Symptom Expressions in Japanese

How to describe various symptoms in Japanese with examples

How to find the right department for your symptoms

Over-the-counter medications and how to use pharmacies

Using emergency rooms and calling an ambulance

Bringing your health insurance card reduces copayment to 30%. Always bring it.

Writing symptoms, onset time, and current medications in Japanese beforehand helps.

Japanese hospitals typically operate 9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm on weekdays.