Asakawa Ganka

Asakawa Ganka is a neighborhood ophthalmology clinic in Mure, Mitaka — technically Tokyo, but out in the quieter western suburbs rather than central city. They handle the full range of eye care: glasses and contact lens prescriptions, glaucoma screening, cataract consultations, and general eye complaints. The clinic has some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception is likely Japanese-only or limited English at best. That said, ophthalmology lends itself reasonably well to translation apps — a lot of the exam process is visual and gesture-based. If you’re coming for something routine like an eye check or contact lens renewal, you’ll probably manage fine with Google Translate and some patience. For anything more complex — surgery consultations, detailed diagnosis discussions — bring a Japanese-speaking friend or prepare written notes in Japanese in advance. Mitaka is accessible from Shinjuku on the Chuo Line, so it’s not unreachable for central Tokyo residents.