OGIUCHI Clinic
OGIUCHI Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine practice in Nakamura, Nerima — a quiet residential part of western Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in unless they actually live there. Run under the medical corporation Kensei-kai, it handles the everyday stuff: chronic conditions, checkups, colds that won’t quit, referrals when something bigger is going on.
The website has some English-facing content, which is a decent signal that they’re at least aware foreign patients exist. But don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at reception. The reality is probably somewhere between “they’ll try” and “bring your phone with a translation app loaded.” If you live in Nerima and need a reliable GP-style clinic for ongoing care, this is worth checking out. If you’re traveling from across Tokyo hoping for full English service, that’s a bigger gamble.
Nerima isn’t the most expat-dense ward, so English infrastructure here is thinner than in Minato or Shinjuku. Manage expectations accordingly.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on OGIUCHI Clinic is limited in English-language spaces, which tracks for a neighborhood clinic in a less expat-heavy part of Tokyo. Local Japanese reviews suggest a steady, no-drama practice — the kind of place regulars return to for ongoing conditions rather than one-off visits. Wait times appear reasonable for a community clinic. The doctor is described as methodical. Don’t expect a lot of small talk. Do expect to be seen and treated without unnecessary fuss.
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.ogiuchi.com
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東京都練馬区中村３－４－１８
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Nakamura Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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