Tokyo katsushika sekijuji boshiiryousenta
Tokyo Katsushika Red Cross Mother and Child Medical Center is a dedicated maternal and pediatric facility run by the Japanese Red Cross in Katsushika ward — not the most central part of Tokyo, but a serious, well-resourced hospital for families who need real pediatric care. This isn’t a small neighborhood clinic. It’s a proper hospital with NICU capabilities, pediatric specialists, and obstetric services, so if your kid needs more than a basic checkup, this is the kind of place that can actually handle it.
English capability is patchy at best. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t count on fluent English-speaking staff at reception or in consultations. Bring a translation app, have your Japanese address written down, and if your child has a complex condition, prepare a written summary in Japanese if you can. The Red Cross network generally has more international awareness than average Japanese hospitals, but that doesn’t mean smooth English service is guaranteed here.
Patient Feedback
Patients generally describe this as a thorough, no-nonsense hospital — the kind where doctors take their time and don’t rush you out. Wait times can be long, especially for non-urgent pediatric appointments. The NICU and specialist departments have a solid reputation locally. Staff are professional and attentive, though the experience is very much Japanese-hospital-standard: efficient, a little clinical, not particularly warm or hand-holdy. Parents dealing with newborn complications or pediatric referrals report feeling well taken care of medically, even if communication is a challenge.
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 -
https://katsushika.jrc.or.jp
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東京都葛飾区新宿３－７－１
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Shin-Katsushika Station (Keisei Main Line) — 3 min walk
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