Asami-famiri Kurinikku
Asami Family Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine practice in Katsushika — the quieter, residential eastern side of Tokyo that most expats never end up in. If you’re living out that way (Shin-Koiwa, Kanamachi, Kameari territory), this is the kind of general clinic you’d use for everyday stuff: colds, blood pressure checks, chronic condition management, referrals.
The website has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation. Reality is probably somewhere between “they’ll try” and “bring Google Translate just in case.” For routine visits where you can point at symptoms on a phone, that’s usually workable. For anything complex or nuanced, prepare accordingly.
It’s a family clinic, so the vibe is local and practical — not a tourist-oriented international clinic. If you live in Katsushika and need a go-to GP, it’s worth knowing about. If you’re traveling across Tokyo hoping for full English service, look elsewhere.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss neighborhood clinic. Doctors are described as thorough for routine consultations, and wait times appear reasonable for a local practice — not the hour-plus waits you sometimes hit at bigger hospitals. The atmosphere is calm and family-oriented. It’s not a polished international clinic, but locals seem to trust it for ongoing care and general checkups. Nothing flashy, just functional.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://asami-familyclinic.jp
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東京都葛飾区新宿３－１５－２
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Shin-Koiwa Station (Ōedo Line) — 8 min walk
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