NAKAZONO CLINIC
Nakazono Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine clinic in Edogawa’s Ichinohe area, sitting on the ground floor of IMS Cradle — easy to find, no multi-story hospital maze to navigate. This is your standard Japanese family clinic setup: general adult health, chronic disease management, checkups, and everyday illnesses. Not a specialist hospital, but that’s the point — it’s the kind of place you go when something’s off and you need a doctor who actually listens.
English capability here is conversational, which means you won’t be completely on your own, but don’t expect a full bilingual consultation. Staff can handle basic communication, and there are some English-language resources available. A translation app as backup is still a smart move. Edogawa isn’t exactly expat-central, so finding any English-accessible clinic out here is genuinely useful. If you live in this part of east Tokyo and need a reliable GP-style setup without trekking to Roppongi or Shinjuku, this is worth knowing about.
Patient Feedback
Patients generally describe a calm, unhurried atmosphere — not the packed waiting-room chaos you get at bigger hospitals. The doctor comes across as thorough and willing to explain things, which matters when you’re already struggling with a language gap. Wait times are reasonable by Tokyo clinic standards. It’s a small practice, so you’re not getting lost in the shuffle. Regulars seem to stick around, which usually says something real about how a clinic actually operates day-to-day.
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.nakazono-clinic.com
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東京都江戸川区一之江７－４９－５ ＩＭＳクレイドル１Ｆ
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Ichinoe Station (Shinjuku Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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