Sukegawa Clinic

Sukegawa Clinic is a dermatology practice in Takadanobaba, one of Shinjuku’s more livable neighborhoods and easy to reach from multiple lines. They handle the standard dermatology range — skin conditions, rashes, acne, eczema — the stuff expats often struggle to get diagnosed properly without a doctor who understands what they’re describing.

The English situation is genuinely unclear. Their website has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t guarantee the front desk or the doctor will be comfortable holding a full conversation in English. This isn’t unusual for a neighborhood dermatology clinic in Tokyo. A translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend would be useful backup, especially for your first visit.

It’s a small, single-specialty clinic — not a big hospital with an international department. That means shorter waits than a major facility, but also fewer resources if your case gets complicated. For routine skin issues, that tradeoff usually works in your favor.