komine clinic

Komine Clinic sits in Nakanobu, a quiet residential pocket of Shinagawa that most expats never stumble into. The full name gives it away — this is a cardiology-leaning internal medicine clinic, so if you’ve got heart concerns, blood pressure issues, or just need a general internist who takes the cardiovascular stuff seriously, this is a solid option in the area.

The clinic has some English content on its website, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. That said, don’t show up expecting a bilingual receptionist. A translation app will probably save you at the front desk. The doctor may have more English capability than the admin staff — that’s a common pattern at smaller Japanese clinics — but it’s worth calling ahead or having someone check for you.

It’s a small, neighborhood-style clinic. Expect a local feel, not a big hospital experience. Good for ongoing care, referrals, or getting bloodwork done without trekking to a major hospital.