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Are you interested in helping less fortunate children over this coming Christmas Holiday Season? We here at H&R Consultants and Japan Info Swap are very interested in volunteer activities, and we would like to get you involved in some of the charity events we participate in. This group is one of our favorites; Santa & Friends Nagoya is an informal group of Japanese and foreign ex-pats who arrange yearly gift giving Christmas parties for Nagoya City based orphanages. Santa & Friends volunteers are good-hearted people interested in showing their Christmas spirit, if this describes you too there is a very informal dinner scheduled to bring experienced participants together with new faces who want to be involved this year. The dinner takes place at Sarmale, Nagoya’s only Romanian restaurant, on Saturday, October 23 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm. I do not have information on the cost of the dinner, but it is not a fundraising event, so I would expect it to be a reasonable price. If you would like to be involved in this fantastic experience please send an email to santaandfriendsnagoya@gmail.com requesting more information, or letting them know that you plan to attend the dinner, and maybe I will see you there!

Santa & Friends Nagoya
nagoyaorphans.blogspot.com (This page has not been updated recently)
Facebook Page (The FB Page is active!)

Dinner location
Sarmale English Page

MEDICAL RESOURCES IN TOKYO


To begin with the most basic, there are two major emergency numbers in Japan. Dialing 110 will connect you with the police, while 119 will connect you with the fire department　in case of emergency, fire, injury or illness. If you need immediate emergency assistance, that is the way to get it. Emergency services suggest that you practice dialing emergency numbers before you need them. In a stressful situation, you will lose a lot of your coordination, and dialing will become difficult, let alone remembering the number in Japan. For your personal protection and safety, it is a good idea to pre-program those numbers into your phone and label them clearly as FIRE and POLICE. It may sound silly, but it will save you precious time when you, or someone else, really need it.

There are more English speaking doctors in private practice, clinics and large hospitals in Japan than you might think, but health care systems vary among countries, so even though your doctor speaks English it is a good idea to visit the clinic or hospital in your area prior to having an illness. This will give you a chance to check out the medical facilities in advance, get familiar with the registration process, and meet your doctor before the flu turns you into, well, a much less pleasant and patient person.

Hospitals and clinics included on this list range from “English friendly” locations where only some of the staff speak English, to clinics specializing in foreigners whose English speaking doctors studied abroad, or may be foreign themselves, and are accustomed to providing care to foreign patients. These specialized clinics often allow you to make appointments in advance with a specific doctor, a practice not usually available in large Japanese hospitals. It is best to start with one of these clinics if you are seeking medical attention, and get a referral to a major hospital if required.

Notes Regarding This List:
National Health Insurance accepted unless otherwise specified
Appointments required unless otherwise specified

Emergency Medical Information in Tokyo
Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Medical Information Center provides general information about medical institutions, and the medical and health insurance system in Japan for foreigners in English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Spanish
Hours: Daily 9-8 (Emergency Hotline)
Telephone: 03-5285-8181

Emergency Medical Translation Services
Interpretation provided by phone to foreign patients visiting a hospital experiencing difficulties in communication that will have a negative impact on their treatment in English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Spanish
Hours: Mon-Fri: 5:00PM -8:00PM, Weekends/Holidays: 9:00AM-8:00PM
Telephone: 03-5285-8185

GENERAL HOSPITALS
24-Hour Emergency Care
MINATO-KU

AIIKU HOSPITAL
Specialization: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Address: 5-6-8 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8580
Location: Hiroo Station on the Hibiya subway line
Telephone: 03-3473-8321
Website: www.aiiku.net (JP only)

SANNO HOSPITAL
Specialization: Obstetrics, Infertility
Language: Most Doctors Speak English
Address: 8-10-16 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
Location: Nogizaka Station, Chiyoda subway line. Aoyama 1-Chome Station on Ginza, Hanzomon, and Oedo subway lines
Website: www.sannoclc.or.jp
Telephone: 03-3402-3151
Hours: Mon-Sat 8:30- 11:30 and 1:00- 4:30

SHIBUYA-KU

JAPANESE RED CROSS MEDICAL CENTER
Japanese Name: Nihon Sekijujisha Iryo Centah
Language: Some Doctors Speak English
Address: 4-1-22 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Location: Ebisu Station on JR lines and Hibiya subway line
Website: www.med.jrc.or.jp/en/index.html
Telephone: 03-3400-1311
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30- 11:00 No Appointment Required

TOKYO METROPOLITAN HIROO HOSPITAL
Japanese Name: Tokyo Toritsu Hiroo Byoin
Address: 2-34-10 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0013
Location: Hiroo Station on the Hibiya subway line
Website: www.byouin.metro.tokyo.jp/hiroo/e_top.html
Telephone: 03-3446-8331

YOYOGI HOSPITAL
Language: Some Doctors Speak English
Address: 1-30-7 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0053
Website: http://www.tokyo-kinikai.com/yoyogi
Telephone: 03-3404-7661
Hours: Mon-Sat 8:30- 11:30 and 12:30- 4:00

SHINJUKU-KU

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF JAPAN TOYAMA HOSPITAL
Language: Some Doctors Speak English
Address: 1-21-1 Toyama Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Location: Wakamatsukawada Station, Oedo subway line, Waseda Station ,Tozai line
Website: www.imcj.go.jp/english/index.html
Telephone: 03-3202-7181

KEIO UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Language: Some Doctors Speak English
Address: 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582
Website: www.hosp.med.keio.ac.jp/index.htm
Location: Shinanomachi Station , JR Soubu Line
Telephone: 03-3353-1211
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:40- 11:00 No Appointment Required

SEIBO INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC HOSPITAL
Japanese Name: Seibo Byoin
Language: International Desk Staff Speak English, French, Spanish
Address: 2-5-1 Naka Ochiai, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 161-8521
Location: Shimo Ochiai Station on the Seibu Shinjuku line
Website: www.seibokai.or.jp (JP Only)
Telephone: 03-3951-1111
Hours: Mon-Sat 8:00- 11:00 and 12:30- 2:00

CHUO-KU
ST. LUKE’S INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL
Japanese Name: Seiroka Kokusai Byoin
Address: 9-1 Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-8560
Location: Tsukiji Station,Hibiya subway line,
Shintomicho Station,Yurakucho subway line
Website: www.luke.or.jp/eng
Telephone: 03-3541-5151,
Hours: Mon-Sat 8:30- 11:00

MEGURO-KU
NATIONAL HOSPITAL ORGANIZATION TOKYO MEDICAL CENTER
Language: Most Doctors Speak English
Address: 2-5-1, Higashigaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8902
Website: http://www.ntmc.go.jp
Telephone: 03-3411-0111
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30- 11:00 No Appointment Required

SUGINAMI-KU
TOKYO ADVENTIST HOSPITAL
Japanese Name: Tokyo Eisei Byoin
Address: 3-17-3 Amanuma, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 167-8507
Location: Ogikubo Station, on JR Chuo and Marunouchi subway lines
Website: www.tokyoeisei.com (JP Only)
Telephone: 03-3392-6151

CLINICS AND GENERAL PRACTITIONERS
MINATO-KU
AMERICAN CLINIC TOKYO
English: Native English Speaking Doctor
Address: 4F. BOA Bldg, 2-11-13 Higashi Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0044
Location: Akabanebashi Station on the Oedo subway line
Website: www.americanclinictokyo.jp
Telephone: 03-5449-9983
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00- 12:30 and 2:30- 5:30 Sat: 10:00-12:30

AKASAKA INTERNATIONAL CLINIC
English: English Friendly
Address: 3F., 3-16-11 Akasaka Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
Location: Nagatacho Station on Ginza, Hanzomon, Marunouchi subway lines
Website: www.e-doctor.ne.jp/aic/english
Telephone: 03-5570-2288
Hours: Mon- Fri 1:00 -7:00

AKASAKA SEKIGUCHI CLINIC INTERNATIONAL
Specialization: Cardiology.
Language: English, German
Address: 406 OAG-Haus (German Cultural Center) 7-5-56 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
Location: Aoyama 1-Chome Station on Ginza, Hanzomon, Oedo subway lines
Website: www.h3.dion.ne.jp/~sekiguch/index-e.html
Telephone: 03-3584-1727
Hours: Mon, Tue, Fri 10:00-12:00, and 2:00-6:00; Sat 9:30-12:00
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Thurs, 15:00-18:00

HIROO INTERNATIONAL CLINIC
Language: English Speaking Doctor
Address: 7F. Barbizon 34 Bldg., 4-14-6 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
Location: Hiroo Station on the Hibiya subway line
Website: www.hiroo-ic.com
Telephone: 03-5789-8861
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-5:30, Sat 9:00 -1:00

INTERNATIONAL CLINIC
Specialization: General and Family Practice, Travel Clinic,
Serving Foreigners
English: Native English Speaking Doctor
Address: 1-5-9, Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Location: Kamiyacho Station, Hibiya subway line, Roppongi Station on Hibiya and Oedo subway lines
Website: web.mac.com/international_clinic
Telephone: 03-3582-2646
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00-12:00 and 2:00-5:00, Sat 9:00-12:00

NATIONAL MEDICAL CLINIC
Specialization: General and Family Practice, Travel Clinic,
Serving Foreigners
Language: Doctors and Staff Speak English
Address: #202, 5-16-11 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Location: Hiroo Station on the Hibiya subway line
Website: www.nmclinic.net/html/introduction.htm
Telephone: 03-3473-2057,
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00-7:00, Sat, 9:00-4:30 *see site*
Insurance: National Health Insurance is NOT Accepted

ROPPONGI HILLS CLINIC
Specialization: General Medicine, Cardiology, Dermatology, Orthopedics,
Gastroenterology
Language: Doctors and Staff Speak English
Address: Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 6F 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku
Telephone: 03-3796-0066
Website: www.66clinic.lcom/english/clinic/index.html
Hours: Mon-Fri, 10:00-1:00 and 2:30-6; Sat, 10:00-1:00

TOKYO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CLINIC
Language: Doctors and Staff Speak English
Specialization: Serving Foreigners
Address: 2F. 32 Shibakoen BLDG., 3-4-30 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011
Location: Onarimon Station, Toei Mita subway line, Akabanebashi Station, Oedo subway line, Kamiyacho Station on Hibiya subway line
Website: www.tmsc.jp
Telephone: 03-3436-3028
Emergency: 03-3432-6134
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30; Sat, 8:30-12:00
Insurance: National Health Insurance is NOT Accepted

TOKYO MIDTOWN CLINIC
Language: Doctors and Staff Speak English
Address: 6F. Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Location: Roppongi Station on Hibiya, Oedo subway lines
Website: tokyomidtown-mc.jp/en/index.html
Telephone: 03-5413-0080
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 -1:00 and 3:00 ~ 7:00; Sat 9:00 - 12:00

SHIBUYA-KU
LEE MEDICAL CLINIC
Specialization: Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Address: 3-39-5-1B Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0013
Location: Hiroo Station on the Hibiya subway line
Website: www.igcjapan.com/lmchistory.htm
Telephone: Tel: 03-5420-0168
Hours: *see site*

TOKYO BRITISH CLINIC
Specialization: Serving Foreigners
Language: Doctors and Staff Speak English
Address: 2F. Daikanyama Y Bldg., 2-13-7 Ebisu-Nishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0021
Location: Shibuya Station on JR lines, Denentoshi line, Inokashira line and Hanzomon, Ginza subway lines
Website: www.tokyobritishclinic.com
Telephone: 03-5458-6099
Hours; Mon-Fri 9:00-17:30; Sat 9:00-12:30
Insurance: National Health Insurance is NOT Accepted

THE KING CLINIC
Specialization: Serving Foreigners
Language: Doctors and Staff Speak English
Address: Olympia Annex, 6-31-21 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Location: Harajuku Station on JR Yamanote line, Meiji Jingumae Station on Chiyoda and Fukutoshin subway lines
Website: www.thekingclinic.com
Telephone: 03-3409-0764
Hours: *See site*

SETAGAYA-KU

EXPAT IRAKO CLINIC
Specialization: Internal Medicine, Dermatology
Address: 5-3-2 Kyodo, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 156-0052
Location: Kyodo Station on the Odakyu line
Website: irako-clinic.com
Telephone: 03-3426-0220
Hours: *See site*


PRIMARY CARE TOKYO
Address: 3F. Urbanity Shimokitazawa, 2-1-16 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 155-0031
Location: Shimokitazawa Station on Odakyu and Inokashira lines
Website: www.pctclinic.com/engindex.html
Telephone: 03-5432-7177
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-12:30 and 2:30-6:00; Sat 9:00-12:30

SETA MEDICAL CLINIC
Specialization: Internal medicine, Pediatrics.
Address: 4-24-15 Kaminoge, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0093
Location: Kaminoge Station, Tokyu Oimachi line
Website: home.t00.itscom.net/setamed/SMCindex.html
Telephone: 03-3700-4369
Hours: *See site*

KOTO-KU

HIRANO KAMEIDO HIMAWARI CLINIC
Specialization: Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation, Orthopedics,
Work Related Accidents and Occupational Diseases.
Address: 7-10-1 Kameido, Koto-ku, Tokyo 136-0071
Location: Kameido Station on JR lines
Website: himawari-clinic.jp
Telephone: Tel: 03-5609-1823, Monday ~ Thursday, 9:30 ~ 12:30noon
Hours: *See site*

SHINAGAWA-KU
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CLINIC
Specialization: General and Family Practice, Internal Medicine
Address: 3F. ThinkPark Tower, 2-1-1 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-6003
Location: Osaki Station on JR lines
Website: www.thinkparkclinic.com
Telephone: 03-5745-3088
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-12:00 and 3:00-6:00; Sat 9:00-12:00

PEDIATRICS
MINATO-KU
DR. KARL CHE
Address: #202 National Medical Clinic, 5-16-11 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku 106-0047
Location: Hiroo Station on the Hibiya subway line
Telephone: 03-5420-5866
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-11:30 and 1:30-4:30; Sat 9:00-11:30

SHIBAURA CHILDREN’S CLINIC
Address: 1F. Shibaura Island Bloom Homes, Doctors’ Port, 4-20-4 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Location: Tamachi Station on JR lines
Telephone: 03-5730-0108
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-12:00 and 3:00-6:00; Sat 9:00-12:00

SHIBUYA-KU

DR. MICHIKO SUWA
Suwa Michiko Kodomo Clinic
Address: 103 Nikko Royal Palace, 5-16-4 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Location: Hiroo Station on the Hibiya subway line
Telephone: 03-3443-7060
Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9:00-12:00 and 14:00 4:30; Weds and Sat 9:00-11:30

KIJIMA PEDIATRIC & OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
Address: 2-21-10, Tomigaya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0063
Location: Shibuya Station on JR lines, Inokashira, Denentoshi lines and Ginza, Hanzomon, Fukutoshi subway lines
Website: http://www014.upp.so-net.ne.jp/kijimaentclinic/e_index.html
Telephone: 03-3467-6740
Hours: *See site*

SHINAGAWA-KU

ENDO CLINIC
Address: 305 Meguro Nishiguchi Mansion, 2-24-13 Kami Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021
Location: Meguro Station on JR, Meguro lines
Telephone: 03-3492-6422,
Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 9:00-12:30 and 2:30-6:00; Sat 9:00-1:00

Additional Resources

Tokyo Medical Resources Information Database
www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp/qq/qq13enmnlt.asp

US Embassy Listing of English Medical Service Providers
tokyo.usembassy.gov

I hope you find this list useful. For more information about any of the providers on this list, please contact them directly.

If you have been in Japan for a while, you may already be aware that the Japanese government conducts a population census every five years, and 2010 is the next scheduled count. Everyone residing in Japan is required to respond to the questionnaire, and the Bureau of Statistics promises that responses will not be used in any way for immigration control, police investigations. All information gathered will be used for statistical purposes only, and privacy is guaranteed. The data collected from the Population Census will be used as a baseline for city planning and other measures which benefit foreign residents as well as Japanese citizens, and all residents are asked to cooperate in the effort!

The census will officially begin on October 1, 2010, but census workers will begin distributing forms directly, door to door, in late September. Forms are available in 27 languages, so if you require a survey in a language other than Japanese you can ask the visiting census workers for one, or get one from your local ward office’s Statistics & Election office in the General Administrative Section (総務課 souma-ka).

More information is available from the Bureau of Statistics Website

Fun population facts about Japan:

• Japan is the world's tenth most populated country with a population of 127,510,000 as of March, 2009, which represents 1.9 percent of the world’s population.


• The population of Japan is dropped steadily every year. Currently 10, Japan was ranked 8th in 1990, 9th in 1998, and fell to 10th after that.


• The number of foreign residents in Japan is steadily increasing, and foreign residents (excluding illegal immigrants and short-term visitors) numbered over 2.2 million people in 2008.
  North and South Koreans 1 million
  Chinese 0.6 million
  Filipinos 0.5 million
  Brazilians 250,000
  Peruvians 200,000
  Other


• Every year Japan accepts a steady flow of 15,000 new Japanese citizens by naturalization. The Japanese Statistics Bureau asks for nationality rather than ethnic background during their census, so naturalized Japanese citizens and Japanese nationals with multi-ethnic background are counted as ethnically Japanese by the population.


• Japan has a population density of 341 persons per square kilometer, which is nearly identical to the density of India, Belgium. The UK has a density of 249, France of 111, and the US can really stretch their legs out with their density of 31.


• The average Japanese household contains 2.55 people.


• The Japanese are credited with the longest life span of anyone in the world at an average of 82.6, but the death rate is still 100%


• Insert your fun Japan population fact here by leaving us a comment below!

Hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I liked surfing Wikipedia at work! Feel free to leave your comments on our Facebook page, or on teh blog! I am waiting to hear from you.

The summer heat is finally starting to die down, and it is once again safe to go outside. To celebrate that, I thought I might suggest an itinerary for you for this weekend, Sunday, September 26, specifically. There are two events on Sunday that would keep you happily busy from 12-10 about 4,000.

Beginning at 12:00, the folks over at RAN Magazine are hosting a French BBQ in Shonai Ryokuchi Koen. The BBQ scene is pretty stale generally, but the addition of Chef Denis Salmon makes this an event worth trying out. Denis is a relatively recent arrival to the Nagoya community, but his passion and skill in the kitchen are a welcome addition, and this is a great time to find out why! The set menu is too long to list here, and includes all you can drink. The price is 3,500 if you want to drink alcohol, 3,000 if you do not, and you must make reservations to participate: reserve your spot today!

French BBQ
Sunday, September 26 • 12:00pm - 7:30pm
Location : Shonai Ryokuchi Koen

The second event on Sunday is definitely a Nagoya classic. Nagoya Swings is an international social/interest group based in Nagoya that is dedicated to swing dance in its many styles including: West Coast, East Coast, Lindy Hop, Charleston, Rock Step, etc...The group meets at least once a month, and offers dance lessons to anyone who is interested. You don't need a partner, just a will to dance. Daniel Ostrander has been running Nagoya Swings for a number of years, and has built up quite a dedicated community around a passion for swing dancing, and the great group of people who consistently show up and dance the night away.

There is no better time to drop in on this community than this Sunday. You will have to leave the BBQ a bit early, as the monthly swing workshop begins at 6, but after consuming all that haughty cuisine in the sun, you should be ready by then to do something else by then. Whether you are an expert in swing, or generally associate the word with an axe or hammer, you can enjoy this event. Swing dance lessons are available; just show up at the appropriate time slot for your skill level, pay Shooters 500, and you are golden.

Lesson Schedule
Beginners I: for new students 18:00 19:00:
Beginners II: review & learn new steps 19:00 ~ 20:00:
Open Dance Party: 20:00 – 23:00:


Sunday, September 26
French BBQ
12:00pm - 7:30pm at Shonai Ryokuchi Koen - \3,500 – Reservations
Reserve on Facebook

Nagoya Swings
6:00-10:00 at Shooters Sports Bar in Fushimi - \500 – Just show up!

Thai Festival going on near Yaba-Cho Station at Hisayaodori Park September 4 & 5 (10:00 - 20:00)

One of the most famous spots in Japan to see the changing of the fall leaves is right here near Nagoya. Korankei, near Toyota City, offers views of 4,000 maple trees exploding with vibrant red, yellow, and orange leaves as the trees begin to shed their summer clothes in preparation for the long winter. It is best to arrive at Korankei in the early evening during the latter part of November. The trees will be in full color by then, and will be lit from below by floodlights, giving the area a magical atmosphere where many couples can be seen walking hand in hand under the trees. The light up begins November first, and the hours are from 6-9.

If you are coming by car take route 153 from Toyota city to Asuke City. There is always a lot of traffic during the month of November, and it may take you quite some time to get there and parked before you can enjoy the scenery, but it is worth the trek!

Contact
www.mirai.ne.jp/^asuke
www1.citytoyota-kankou-jp.org