Honma internal medicine clinic
Honma Internal Medicine Clinic sits on the second floor of the Matsumaru Building in Yokogawa, Sumida — a residential part of east Tokyo that most expats never end up in unless they actually live there. This is a neighborhood clinic doing neighborhood clinic things: managing chronic conditions, handling general adult health concerns, and being the kind of place locals go back to regularly.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t count on walking in and having a full conversation in English without some prep. A translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend will make things smoother. The doctor appears to focus on standard internal medicine — think hypertension, diabetes, respiratory issues, fatigue workups, that kind of thing.
If you live in Sumida and need a reliable GP-equivalent nearby, this is worth checking out. If you’re coming from across Tokyo specifically for English support, there are better-equipped options. But for expats in the area, it’s a practical local option.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback isn’t widely available in English, so the picture here is incomplete. The clinic appears to serve a regular local patient base, which usually means reasonable wait times and a doctor who knows returning patients well. Internal medicine clinics like this in residential Tokyo neighborhoods tend to be efficient rather than rushed — but without confirmed English reviews, that’s inference, not a guarantee.
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://honma.clinic/
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東京都墨田区横川３－１１－１４ マツマルビル２Ｆ
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Kuramae Station (Asakusa Line) — 4 min walk
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