TSURUTA NAIKA CLINIC

Tsuruta Naika Clinic is a dermatology clinic tucked into a residential stretch of Nakano, sitting in the Ekoda area — not the most central location, but manageable if you’re coming from the Seibu Ikebukuro or Seibu Shinjuku lines. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at the front desk. This is a Japanese neighborhood clinic serving a Japanese-speaking community. If you have a specific skin concern — rashes, acne, eczema, chronic conditions — it’s worth trying, but bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese is minimal. The website suggests a reasonably modern setup across two floors. For expats living in Nakano, Nerima, or nearby western Tokyo neighborhoods, this is a local option worth knowing about rather than trekking into central Tokyo.