MITSUKOSHI HEALTH AND WELFARE FOUNDATION
Mitsukoshi Health and Welfare Foundation Clinic is an internal medicine clinic tucked into the 5th floor of the Estec Information Building in West Shinjuku. It’s run by a public interest foundation originally connected to the Mitsukoshi department store group, which gives it a slightly corporate wellness feel — think occupational health meets general practice.
The clinic handles the usual internal medicine territory: checkups, chronic disease management, general consultations. West Shinjuku is well-connected and easy to reach, but this isn’t a walk-in urgent care situation. It looks and operates like a quiet, professional clinic serving working adults in the area.
English capability is genuinely unclear. The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t always translate to fluent English-speaking staff at reception or during consultations. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a bilingual friend as backup. Don’t assume you’ll be fully accommodated just because the website isn’t entirely in Japanese.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on this clinic is sparse online, which is pretty common for smaller foundation-run clinics in Japan. The setup suggests a calm, unhurried environment rather than a packed general hospital waiting room. Doctors here likely take their time with patients — that’s typical of foundation-affiliated clinics not chasing volume. Expect standard Japanese clinic efficiency: organized, polite, minimal small talk. Wait times are probably reasonable if you book ahead.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.mhwf.or.jp/clinic/
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東京都新宿区西新宿１－２４－１ エステック情報ビル５Ｆ
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Shinjuku Station (Marunouchi Line) — 5 min walk
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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