SEIJIN Clinic
SEIJIN Clinic is a psychiatric practice tucked into a residential stretch of Adachi Ward — not the most central part of Tokyo, but a real neighborhood clinic that’s been serving the area for a while. They handle the usual range of mental health conditions: depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, adjustment issues. The kind of stuff expats dealing with work stress or culture shock actually need help with.
English capability is genuinely unclear. The website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’re at least aware international patients exist. But that doesn’t mean the receptionist will switch smoothly into English or that forms won’t be entirely in Japanese. If you speak no Japanese at all, go in with a backup plan — translation app, a Japanese-speaking friend, or written notes about your symptoms. Mental health care in Japan is tricky enough without the language barrier. Worth a call or email before you show up.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language patient reviews exist for this clinic. That’s pretty common for neighborhood psychiatric practices in outer Tokyo wards. Adachi-area clinics tend to run quieter than central Tokyo ones, which can mean shorter wait times — but also less experience with international patients. Mental health clinics in Japan often feel more clinical and less conversational than Western equivalents. Expect short appointment windows. Go prepared with written notes about your symptoms and history.
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.seijin.org
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東京都足立区中川４－２９－１２
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Nakagawa Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 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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English Support
Basic