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...

You will need to go to a hospital if you are sick. Most clinics and hospitals are open during the daytime on weekdays only. They are closed on Saturday afternoon, Sunday, and public holidays. To find a hospital or clinic, refer to: The medical institution search service...

 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...

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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...

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...

In Japan, the prescription you receive from your doctor is valid only for 4 days. So please go to any prescription pharmacy and have it filled within 4 days. Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Most pharmacies are closed on holidays and Sundays. If you need to have...