Tokyo knee Osteoarthritis Clinic

This is a specialist knee clinic — not a general ortho practice. They focus specifically on osteoarthritis of the knee, which means if that’s your issue, you’re not getting a generalist who sees shoulders and backs between appointments. The clinic sits on the 9th floor of Takarabiru Building in West Shinjuku, a few minutes’ walk from Shinjuku Station. The website has some English-language content, which suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist — but don’t show up expecting bilingual staff to walk you through everything. Bring a translation app, or better yet, a Japanese-speaking friend. This is a focused medical practice, not an international clinic. The upside: they know knees. If you’ve been bouncing around general hospitals getting vague answers about joint pain, a specialist clinic like this can actually move things forward. Consultation, imaging, and treatment options (including injections and non-surgical approaches) are all on the table. Surgical cases may be referred out.