ryougoku kitamura

Ryougoku Kitamura is an orthopedic clinic on the second floor of the Shtam Ryogoku Building in Sumida — walking distance from Ryogoku Station, which puts it right in sumo country. They handle the usual orthopedic workload: back pain, joint issues, sports injuries, fractures, rehabilitation. The clinic has some English on its website, which suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist. That said, full English service isn’t confirmed — don’t expect a bilingual reception desk. If your Japanese is limited, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend, especially for intake forms and explaining symptoms in detail. It’s a standard neighborhood orthopedic clinic, not an international hospital. For expats in Sumida, Koto, or eastern Tokyo dealing with a musculoskeletal issue, this is a reasonable local option worth checking before trekking to a hospital in central Tokyo.