Yoshiko Nomura Neurological Clinic for Children

Yoshiko Nomura Neurological Clinic for Children sits on the 3rd floor of the Ochanomizu Myojin Building in Bunkyo — a quiet, academic corner of Tokyo that’s home to a lot of medical and university facilities. The clinic is led by Dr. Yoshiko Nomura and focuses on child neurology and psychiatry, which is a genuinely rare specialty in Japan, let alone in English. If your kid is dealing with developmental concerns, behavioral issues, or neurological symptoms, this is the kind of specialist you’d otherwise struggle to find.

The website has some English content, which suggests at least some awareness of international patients — but don’t assume you can waltz in and have a full consultation in English. The reality is probably closer to “manageable with preparation” than “fully bilingual.” Bring a Japanese-speaking friend or a translation app as backup. For families navigating something as complex as child psychiatry or neurology, that communication gap matters, so go in with eyes open.