ITOU SKIN CLINIC

Itou Skin Clinic is a neighborhood dermatology practice in Oji, Kita Ward — northern Tokyo, not the most expat-heavy area, but easy enough to reach on the Namboku or Keihin-Tohoku lines. It operates as a medical corporation (iryō hōjin), which usually means a bit more structure than a solo practice. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume the front desk will be fully fluent. You’re probably looking at a Japanese-primary environment where a translation app or written notes in Japanese will help things go smoothly. For expats with straightforward skin concerns — rashes, acne, eczema, mole checks — this kind of local dermatology clinic gets the job done without the wait times and costs of a big hospital. Just go in knowing it’s a Japanese clinic first, with some English-friendly gestures rather than full bilingual service.