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If you get sick while traveling in Japan, it can be surprisingly hard to find a clinic that can see you in English—especially if you’re outside major cities. Even for minor symptoms like a cold, fever, stomach issues, or a skin rash...

If you get sick while traveling in Japan, you may want to see an English-speaking doctor—but it’s not always obvious where to go. Outside major cities, English-friendly clinics can be limited, and “English available” can mean very differ...

Telehealth has been widely used in parts of the United States and Europe due to high medical costs and regional gaps in access to care. Japan’s healthcare system, however, is quite different from those countries. As a result, even if the...