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Blog
Health guides
for travelers in Japan.
Practical medical guides written by the doctors of Dr. Coming International Clinic — what to do when you get sick in Japan, how medication rules differ, and how to stay well on your trip.
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- Travel Health Guide
Private ED Treatment in Japan for Travelers and Residents
What travelers and residents can expect from private, self-paid ED care at our Kyoto and Osaka Namba clinics, including health assessment and medication.
- Travel Health Guide
GLP-1 Weight Management in Japan: How Our Self-Paid Program Works
How our self-paid GLP-1 weight management program works, including weekly injections, the first consultation, blood testing, and follow-up care.
- Travel Health Guide
Need a Doctor Near Namba Station? Direct Access from Exit 6
A station-focused guide to Dr. Coming International Clinic Osaka Namba from Osaka Metro Exit 6, Nankai Namba, and Kintetsu Osaka-Namba.
- Travel Health Guide
Feeling Sick Near the End of Your Japan Trip? Fever and Stomach Trouble Before You Fly
What to do when fever or stomach trouble begins before your flight home, how a medical assessment can inform travel plans, and when to seek care after returning.
- Travel Health Guide
Back Pain from Flights and Heavy Luggage: Care for Travelers in Osaka
Practical steps for back pain after a long flight, heavy luggage, or an unfamiliar hotel bed, plus when travelers in Osaka may want medical advice.
- Travel Health Guide
Can't Sleep in Japan? Jet Lag, Insomnia and When to Ask a Doctor for Help
Practical sleep-hygiene steps for jet lag in Japan, what to know about melatonin, and when to discuss ongoing sleep trouble with a doctor.
- Travel Health Guide
Red, Itchy or Watery Eyes in Japan: Pollen, Dust and What Actually Helps
Focused advice for red, itchy, or watery eyes in Japan, including pollen, dust, contact lens care, and when to seek a doctor's assessment.
- Travel Health Guide
Sudden Rash or Hives While Traveling: What It Might Be and Where to Go in Osaka
What travelers can do when a sudden rash or hives appears, why the cause needs a medical assessment, and how to visit a clinic in Osaka.
- Travel Health Guide
Heatstroke in Japan: Why Summer Here Hits Harder Than You Expect
How travelers can respond to Japan's summer heat, use fluids and electrolytes, and decide when to seek outpatient medical advice.
- Travel Health Guide
Headache While Traveling in Japan: Common Causes and When to See a Doctor
Practical guidance on travel-related headache factors, the limits of Japanese drugstore medicines, and when to see a doctor in Osaka.
- Travel Health Guide
Flu and COVID Testing for Travelers in Japan: Tests and English Documents
Need flu or COVID testing or English documents in Japan? Learn why a doctor's assessment comes first and how to ask about available options.
- Travel Health Guide
Hotel Doctor Visits in Osaka and Kyoto: Too Sick to Leave Your Room?
Too unwell to leave your hotel in Osaka or Kyoto? Learn when a hotel doctor visit may help, how to arrange one, and what to prepare.
- Travel Health Guide
Confidential STI Testing and Treatment for Travelers in Japan
What travelers can expect from the published STI service at our Kyoto and Osaka Namba clinics, including confidentiality and identification.
- Travel Health Guide
Bringing Your Medication to Japan: Rules, Limits and the Yunyu Kakunin
A practical overview of Japan's one-month rule, the Yunyu Kakunin, prescription and over-the-counter medicines, and what to do if supplies run low.
- Travel Health Guide
How Much Does a Doctor Visit Cost in Japan Without Insurance?
What affects the cost of a self-paid doctor visit in Japan, how to pay, and which documents may help with a travel-insurance claim.
- Travel Health Guide
How to See a Doctor in Osaka: A Complete Guide for Travelers
How travelers can arrange an outpatient visit in Osaka Namba, what to bring, how insurance works, and when to use emergency services.
- Travel Health Guide
Need a Doctor Near Dotonbori? A 5-Minute Guide for Visitors
A concise route guide for visitors seeking outpatient care near Dotonbori, with Namba Station access and a hotel-visit option.
- Travel Health Guide
Getting an English Medical Certificate in Japan: What Travelers Need to Know
What travelers should confirm before requesting an English medical certificate in Japan for an insurer, airline, or employer.
- Travel Health Guide
Minor Cuts, Burns and Injuries in Osaka: Where Travelers Can Get Care
A practical guide to outpatient care for minor cuts, burns, and injuries while traveling in Osaka, including what to bring and where to go in Namba.
- Travel Health Guide
Sick Child in Osaka? English-Speaking Pediatric Care Near Namba Station
What parents can do when a child gets sick during an Osaka trip, when to seek care, and how to contact an English-speaking clinic near Namba Station.
- Travel Health Guide
Stomach Pain, Vomiting or Diarrhea While Traveling in Osaka
What travelers can do for stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea in Osaka, when to seek medical advice, and how to visit a clinic in Namba.
- Travel Health Guide
Sore Throat or Lingering Cough in Osaka: When to See a Doctor
A practical guide for travelers with a sore throat or lingering cough in Osaka, including when to seek care and how to visit a clinic in Namba.
- Travel Health Guide
Fever in Osaka? Where Travelers Can See an English-Speaking Doctor in Namba
What to do when a fever interrupts your Osaka trip, when to seek medical advice, and how to visit an English-speaking clinic in Namba.
- Travel Health Guide
How to See a Doctor in Kyoto: A Complete Guide for Travelers
Worried about getting sick in Kyoto? How Japan's hospital system works for visitors, and the simplest way to see an English-speaking doctor near Kyoto Station.
- Travel Health Guide
Health Guide for Travelers in Japan: What Risks Are Real?
Which health risks in Japan are real — heatstroke, raw food, seasonal viruses — and which you can relax about. A doctor's guide for travelers, with prevention tips.
- Travel Health Guide
The Surprising Pitfalls of Japanese Drugstores: Why You Can't Buy Antibiotics or Strong Painkillers
Why you can't buy antibiotics or strong painkillers at Japanese drugstores, what is prescription-only by law, and where travelers in Kyoto can actually get them.
- Travel Health Guide
Can't Find Your Usual Meds? 10 Common Western Drugs Unavailable in Japan & How to Get Help (Part 1)
Macrobid, Vicodin, Neosporin, Pepto-Bismol — 10 common Western medications you won't find in Japan, and the Japanese alternatives doctors prescribe instead.
- Travel Health Guide
Is Adderall Illegal? 10 Common Western Meds Hard to Find in Japan & Legal Risks (Part 2)
Adderall is strictly prohibited in Japan — and a surprising range of everyday Western medications are restricted or hard to find. The legal risks travelers must know.
- Travel Health Guide
Will Your Travel Insurance Cover You? The One Rule You Need to Know
Does travel insurance cover your treatment in Japan? The acute-vs-chronic rule that decides your claim, and an economical route for medication refills in Kyoto.
- Travel Health Guide
Can I Still Fly Home if I Get Sick? Don't Hide Your Illness — Get a Fit to Fly Certificate Instead
Feeling ill before your flight home? Don't hide it — a Fit to Fly certificate supports your boarding, and an unfit-to-travel note protects your wallet.
- Travel Health Guide
What If Your Child Gets Sick in Kyoto? A Parent's Guide to Peace of Mind
A sudden fever, ear pain after a flight, an upset stomach — what parents can do when a child gets sick in Kyoto, and where to find English-speaking care fast.
- Travel Health Guide
Do I Really Need a Hospital for Emergency Contraception in Japan? The New Reality and the Best Shortcut
Can you buy the morning-after pill at a Japanese pharmacy? Why over-the-counter access is still unrealistic for travelers, and the fastest reliable route in Kyoto.
- Travel Health Guide
Just Spring Allergies in Japan? The Triple Threat of Pollen, Yellow Sand & PM2.5, and Your Fastest Relief
Sneezing in Japan this spring? Cedar pollen, yellow sand and PM2.5 hit harder than allergies back home — why OTC meds fall short and what actually works.