Kohjiya Opthalmology

Kohjiya Ophthalmology sits in Ota Ward, tucked into a residential stretch of Hagichū — not the most obvious expat neighborhood, but the clinic serves the area’s working population including plenty of international residents. It’s a standard Japanese eye clinic setup: think refraction checks, glaucoma screening, cataract consultations, dry eye, and contact lens prescriptions. The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that means fluent bilingual staff at the counter. Realistically, you’re probably looking at a mix of basic English phrases, Google Translate, and goodwill. For routine eye issues where you can point at a chart and mime symptoms, you’ll likely get through fine. For anything requiring nuanced explanation — complex diagnoses, surgical consultations — bring a Japanese-speaking friend or a translation app you’re comfortable with. It’s a neighborhood clinic doing solid everyday ophthalmology, not an international medical center.