Kato's Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Office

Kato’s Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Office sits on the third floor of a small building in Koenji, one of Tokyo’s more lived-in, less polished neighborhoods in Suginami. It covers the full range of skin concerns — acne, eczema, rashes, moles — plus basic plastic surgery procedures like scar treatment and minor cosmetic work. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation at the front desk. You’ll likely need a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything complicated. That said, for straightforward skin issues, the gap between patient and doctor is often smaller than you’d expect — pointing at a rash gets you pretty far. It’s a neighborhood clinic, not a foreigner-focused one, so bring patience and a phone with Google Translate ready.