Mika Clinic

Mika Clinic is a dermatology practice on the 5th floor of the Sanmatsu Building in Kichijoji, one of Tokyo’s more livable neighborhoods for expats. They handle the usual skin stuff — acne, eczema, rashes, moles — and the clinic’s website has some English content, which is a decent sign. But “some English online” doesn’t automatically mean smooth communication at the counter. Expect Japanese-primary service. A translation app will help. The Kichijoji location is a genuine plus: easy train access, walkable, not buried in a confusing hospital complex. It’s a small clinic setup, which usually means shorter waits than a big hospital dermatology department. If you have a specific skin concern and want to see a specialist rather than sit in a general medicine queue, this is a reasonable option. Just don’t show up expecting bilingual staff to walk you through everything — come prepared with your symptoms written down.