For residents of Japan & families abroad
Ask a Doctor in Japan About Dementia — In English
Online, text-based consultation with a physician in Japan. No appointment, no waiting room — a written reply in English within 48 hours.
This may be for you if:
- You live in Japan, but the medical paperwork and hospital explanations are in Japanese only.
- You're not sure how Japan's long-term care insurance and elder care system works.
- You want a doctor's perspective without waiting weeks for a specialist appointment.
How it works
Write your question in English
Describe the symptoms, the situation, and what you'd like to know.
A physician in Japan replies in English
You'll receive a written reply within 48 hours.
Ask follow-up questions
Follow-ups are included, so you can clarify anything that's unclear.
Pricing
Prices are in Japanese yen (JPY), tax included.
First consultation
¥1,000
First-time only, one question
Standard
¥3,000
Includes 2 follow-up questions
In-depth
¥6,000
Up to 5 exchanges + written summary
This is a paid, text-based information service provided by a licensed physician in Japan. It is not an in-person diagnosis, prescription, or emergency service. If you need urgent medical care, please contact local emergency services.
The form itself is in Japanese, but you can write and receive your answer in English.
日本語ページはこちら