From a 38.5°C fever at 2 a.m. to a dental cleaning — how to find, talk to, and pay a doctor in Japan.

One fever, one sprained ankle, or one toothache in Japan is much easier when you already know the words and the system.

By the end

You'll be able to describe a symptom, book or walk into the right clinic, understand the doctor's questions, and pay at the counter — all in Japanese.

Who this is for

Anyone living in or visiting Japan who wants to handle a doctor's visit without panicking or relying on a bilingual friend.