Medical Care

Medical treatment is available at hospitals and private clinics.

With the exception of dental care, consultations function on a first-come-first-serve basis.

It is thus not necessary to make prior appointments.
(However, some hospitals are busy with many patients, so please check with the hospital/clinic beforehand.)

Examination hours are usually from 9:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00, Monday-Saturday.
However, it is advisable to check the times prior to your visit as hours may differ.

Medical care is very expensive in Japan, so please make sure you arrange for health insurance coverage as soon as possible.

After-hours Emergency Treatment

Emergency Hospitals (after-hours, Sundays and holidays), Emergency Dental Clinic (Sundays and holidays) Inquire Telephone Guide Kanoya for further information TEL:0994-42-4000(only available in Japanese)

Public Health Centers (hokenjo)

Public Health Centers provide various consultations and medical care.

  • AIDS information and counseling service •Health examinations
  • X-rays
  • Dental check-ups
  • Health guidance
  • Consultation on mental health

For more information

Kanoya Health Center Tel:0994-43-3107(direct)

Vocabulary List for Medical Purposes

When you are feeling ill, please refer to the Vocabulary List for Medical Purposes (English and Japanese) to explain your symptoms.

English(英語) Japanese(日本語)/Romaji(ローマ字)
I have a cold 風邪Kazewo引いたhiita
I have a headache Atamaga痛いitai
I have a sore throat のどNodoga痛いitai
Difficulty breathing Ikiga苦しいkurushii
I have a fever Netsugawoあるaru
Sneeze くしゃみKushami
Cough せきSeki
Nosebleed 鼻血Hanaji
Allergy アレルギーArerugii
Hoarse throat Koegaかれるkareru
Fatigue 疲れてTsukareteいるiru
Discomfort 不快感Fukaikan
Coughing up phlegm Tanga出るderu
Runny nose 鼻水Hanamizu
Lack of appetite 食欲Shokuyokugaないnai
I feel like vomiting 吐き気Hakikegaするsuru
Stomachache Iga痛いitai
Constipation 便秘Benpi
Diarrhea 下痢Geri
Abdomen pain お腹Onakaga痛いitai
High blood pressure 高血圧Kouketsu’atsu
Low blood pressure 低血圧Teiketsu’atsu

Vocabulary List for Medical Purposes (PDF)

Multilingual Medical Questionnaire(Useful Link)