Kichijoji Narukawa Family Clinic

Kichijoji Narukawa Family Clinic sits on the 4th floor of a building in central Kichijoji — one of Tokyo’s most livable neighborhoods and a popular expat base. It’s a general internal medicine clinic, so think colds, chronic conditions, checkups, referrals — the everyday stuff you actually need sorted. The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception and consultation language is likely Japanese-primary. That said, Kichijoji’s expat population is big enough that clinics here tend to be more accustomed to non-Japanese patients than average. Bring a translation app, prep your symptoms in Japanese if you can, or bring a Japanese-speaking friend for anything complex. The clinic is tied to Narukawa Hospital, which gives it some institutional backing — useful if you need a referral or follow-up care beyond what a small clinic can handle.