Akachan No Atama No Katachi Clinic

Akachan No Atama No Katachi Clinic is a specialized medical facility in Tokyo focused exclusively on infant head shape issues, particularly plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome). The clinic is pioneering in Japan for this niche specialty, led by a female director who trained in the United States. Parents visit with concerns about their babies’ head shapes, sleeping preferences, and resulting deformities. The appointment process is efficient, with quick scheduling and minimal wait times. The medical team provides comprehensive evaluations of infant head shapes, offers clear diagnoses categorized by severity, and implements appropriate treatment plans. Staff are described as attentive and supportive, taking time to address parental concerns thoroughly. The clinic sees infants from very young ages (2-3 months) through later infancy (7+ months), offering both assessment and ongoing monitoring of head shape development. This facility fills a specialized medical need that isn’t widely addressed elsewhere in Japan’s healthcare system.