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Helped 500+ travelers across Japan

Sick in Japan? We'll Get You to a Doctor — Fast.

No Japanese needed. No insurance required. We find a clinic, negotiate your visit, and translate everything by phone. If we can't help in 30 minutes, you pay nothing.

Full refund if no clinic foundHospital found in ~20 minWalk-in document kit included
Simple Process

How It Works

From your first message to walking out of the clinic — we handle everything in between.

01

Tell Us What's Wrong

Share your location and symptoms. Takes about 60 seconds. No Japanese required.

02

We Find You a Clinic

We call clinics, negotiate in Japanese, and send you a Google Maps link. No charge until we succeed.

03

Walk In with Confidence

We send a digital document kit — intake form, reception pass, phrase cards. Show your phone at the desk.

Transparent Pricing

What's Included

One flat fee. No surprises. Here's exactly what you get — and what you don't.

One-time flat fee

$50 Includes

  • Clinic search & negotiation in Japanese
  • Pre-translated intake form
  • Digital reception pass (no Japanese needed)
  • Medical phrase cards for the visit
  • WhatsApp chat support throughout

Paid directly at clinic

You Pay Separately

  • Medical fees (cash at clinic, typically ¥5,000–¥30,000)
  • Transportation (Uber/taxi yourself — we send the Maps link)
  • Pharmacy costs if medication is prescribed

We send you a Maps link for transportation. Carry ¥30,000–¥50,000 cash for medical fees.

Please Read

Important Notices

NOT an Emergency Service

Life-threatening situation? Call 119 immediately — it's free and available 24/7 across Japan. Call 119 for emergencies.

Expect Clinic Wait Times

Japanese clinics may have 1–2 hour waits even with appointments. Please plan accordingly.

Carry Cash

Many clinics are cash only. We strongly recommend carrying at least ¥30,000–¥50,000.

Real Travelers

What People Are Saying

Over 500 travelers helped across Japan. Here are a few of their stories.

“Food poisoning in Shibuya at 9pm. Clinic found in 15 minutes, they translated everything. Absolute lifesaver.”

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Sarah M.

United States · Tokyo

“My daughter had a high fever in Osaka. The reception staff looked relieved when the interpreter called.”

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Thomas K.

Germany · Osaka

“Worth every single penny. I was lost and scared. They made the whole experience simple.”

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Maria L.

Brazil · Kyoto

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked

You pay absolutely nothing. If we cannot confirm a clinic within 30 minutes, the service is completely free.

No. We provide translation and logistics only. We relay your symptoms exactly as you describe them.

Yes. We provide a receipt. Request an itemized receipt at the clinic for your insurer.

We operate during Japanese clinic hours, approximately 9AM–7PM JST. For emergencies, call 119.

You pay $50 upfront. Full refund if we can't find a clinic within 30 minutes. Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and Apple Pay via Stripe.

You receive a digital document kit: a pre-translated intake form, a reception pass to show at the desk, and medical phrase cards for common questions during your visit.

Don't Suffer in Silence.
Help is One Tap Away.

We find your clinic, negotiate in Japanese, and stay on the phone with you the entire time.

Full refund guaranteed if no clinic found. · Secure payment via Stripe. · $50 flat fee.