20 May

Posted at 14:24h in

After seeing a doctor, you will receive your prescription (処方箋 Shohou-sen), if needed. Take the prescription to a pharmacy (薬局 Yakkyoku )and get it filled. In Japan, the prescription you receive from your doctor is valid for only 4 days, so please go to any prescription pharmacy...

12 Apr

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After sending the form, call 011-211-2121.　 ※Only first-time users need to send the form.  Click here to see how to use the service. ・A telephone operator makes an appointment at a hospital in Sapporo for you. ※Appointments and inquiries to the hospital can be made during the hours the...

29 Feb

Posted at 00:55h in

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...

18 Jul

Posted at 09:43h in

 Changes to National Health Insurance Premiums and Sending of New Insurance Cards（City of Sapporo Information） NHI card (in Japanese): https://www.city.sapporo.jp/hoken-iryo/kokuho/hokensho.html The National Health Insurance premiums for the year 2021 have been decided. Please check the insurance premiums in the payment notice sent to you. A new insurance card will...

18 Mar

Posted at 18:31h in

This article has been withdrawn to check information for accuracy. Please e-mail us, if you need information about female doctors practicing in Sapporo. ...

10 Sep

Posted at 10:54h in

This is the Official Guide to help you receive medical care in Japan. The medical institution search service is included in this guide. https://www.jnto.go.jp/emergency/eng/mi_guide.html Guidebook for when you are feeling ill. www.jnto.go.jp/emergency/common/pdf/guide_eng.pdf Japan National Tourism Organization...

01 Dec

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http://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/hf/cis/kyukyu/denwasoudan.htm in Japanese http://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/hf/cis/kyukyu/denwasoudan.htm in English, translated by google If you are not sure if you should take your sick child to the hospital / clinic or do not and need to know how you should take care of him/her during holidays and night time, dial #8000. It...