Has finding the right hospital or clinic in Sapporo left you at a loss? Here are some services that might help you. Emergency Medical Consultation Center of the Sapporo City Public Health Office  Also known as the “the Kyukyu Anshin Center in Sapporo” (救急安心センター札幌). Call #7119 (phone number 011-272-7119). After...

“Autumn 2023 COVID-19 Vaccination” is administrated as follows. The vaccination coupons have been sent to the eligible persons from September 11, 2023. [Eligibility] Those who have finished 1st and 2nd vaccination ※Young children aged between 6months and 4 years old have to finish 3rd vaccination. [Starting date of...

If you are eligible, you might have received this notification from Sapporo  around late June, with free coupon(s) and a health check-up booklet for cancer screening test(s) enclosed. URL: https://www.city.sapporo.jp/hokenjo/kupon.html   If you receive two copies of this notice, check the expiration date on the coupon enclosed with...

What is cervical or uterine cancer? There are 2 types of cancer that affect the uterus. Cervical cancer affects the entrance to the uterus known as the cervix. Uterine cancer, also known as womb cancer or endometrial cancer, affects the uterine body. Cervical cancer is predominantly caused by...

Sapporo Medical Communication Hotline Foreign residents of Sapporo, have you ever experienced these concerns?  ・I need to see a doctor, but I don’t know which hospital I should go to. ・I don’t know if I’d be able to make a hospital appointment in Japanese. ・Will I be able to...

妊娠出産寄り添い給付金, "Ninshin-Syussan-Yorisoi-Kyufukin" Sapporo City provides "Sapporo Pregnancy and Childbirth Support Benefits" for those who become pregnant or give birth after April 2022. This benefit is financed from Japanese government grants consist 50,000 yen for pregnancy and 50,000 yen for each child after birth, along with...

What vaccinations are required in countries you have lived in, or will live in in the future? Many governments require that children have vaccinations before they go to school or kindergarten. Also, when traveling abroad, you need to get immunized against certain diseases. Please refer to Vaccination information...

The original content is here ⇒日本語  Is my period normal? Menstrual cramps and irregular periods depend on body constitution? Menstrual cramps and irregular periods could signal the need to see an OB-GYN. “When I have my period, I get cramps and lower back pain, and it’s uncomfortable, but...

The original content is here ⇒日本語 The Patient Questionnaire serves as a means of communication between you and your doctor. You may find that OB-GYN patient questionnaires contain several personal questions. However, they are all important. It's best if you answer them all, if possible, but if you...

  The original content is here ⇒日本語 The right contraception? Extra-vaginal ejaculation is not contraception. It's not "Ejaculate outside the vagina, and that should be fine!" Have you ever had this experience? "We suddenly decided to have sex and we don’t have a condom! But if my partner withdraws his...

Prices for Non-Routine Vaccination Mumps Vaccine : Vaccination details Given twice; once after the age of 1 year and again at 5-6 years of age How much does it cost? ¥5,500/shot×2 A child is eligible for a one-time subsidy of 3,000 yen for the vaccination fee, if your child is 12...

If you have some symptoms, please contact #7119. A Japanese speaking nurse will answer your phone but you can ask for English assistance. If you do not have any symptoms, please ask Sapporo city call center. They will answer general questions. ◆【Phone】011-222-4894 ◆【FAX】011-221-4894         If you...

Fresh Kenshin“女性のフレッシュ健診“, a health checkup for women aged 18 to 39, hosted by Sapporo City each year, is held throughout the year. Checkups are by appointment only. https://www.sapporo-sport.jp/sapporo-kenkoc/kenshin/ General health checkups will examine: Body measurement (height, weight, and body-fat percentage) Blood pressure Urinalysis Blood tests (anemia, liver function, lipid, glucose, kidney...

Child Care Allowance,“Jidou Fuyo Teate”児童扶養手当 This allowance is provided to single-parent families with children for the purpose of a sound growth of children by stabilizing the life of single-parents. https://kosodate.city.sapporo.jp/mokuteki/money/hitorioya/1125.html(in Japanese) This system requires a confirmation of childcare statuses and income every August. Please fill out and return...

Child Allowance, "Jidou-teate"【児童手当】 This allowance is available for those who are raising children who are 15 years of age and younger by the time the application is due. You will get 15,000 Yen per month if your child is under 3 years of age. Please apply at...

What is Echinococcosis? Echinococcosis is a disease in which the eggs of the echinococcus parasite enter the human body through the mouth, growing in the liver and other organs as larvae, and causing liver dysfunction. Because the larvae of echinococcus grow very slowly, it is said...