Medical resources in Japan
As an LGBTQ+ individual, it may be a daunting task to meet medical professionals. What if they judge me? What if they don’t understand my needs? What if they dismiss my identity? This is especially hard for transgender people, who need special counseling and treatment that isn’t widely available in Japan.
The fear may be even stronger in Japan, which is not known to be particularly LGBTQ+ friendly – although that is more due to ignorance than hatred (as discussed in our article about bisexual life in Japan). This page will help you learn about some judgment-free, friendly, and for the most part English-speaking practitioners around Japan.
Tokyo Medical Resources For LGBTQ
白樺クリニック
白樺クリニックは新宿にある充実したサービスを提供するクリニックである。糸田一郎医師とスタッフはフレンドリーで、英語を話すことができる。クリニックのスタッフはLGBTフレンドリーであることを自負している。
提供するサービス
- 一般内科、慢性疾患の治療、予防接種
- STIとHIVの検査と治療
- カウンセリングとメンタルヘルスケア
住所 162-0065 東京都新宿区住吉町8-28
電話 03-5919-3127
パーソナル・ヘルス・クリニック
STI検査は、性の健康を維持するために非常に重要である。文京にあるこのクリニックには、英語を話すフレンドリーなスタッフがおり、あらゆるセクシュアリティと性別を受け入れている。夜8時半まで診察している。
提供するサービス
- HIV testing, PEP, PrEP, and Sexually transmitted Infections
- Pregnancy tests, Contraception Pills and Emergency Contraception Pills
- Erectile Dysfunction Pills and Premature Ejaculation Pills
住所 113-0034 東京都文京区湯島3-39-3
電話 03-5817-4415
ウェブサイト https://ph-clinic.org/en/
自由が丘MCクリニック
This small clinic in the heart of Tokyo offers a variety of services, treatments, and surgeries for transgender people (men, women, and x). It is rare in Japan to find doctors who recognize the needs of non-binary genders. The doctor and staff speak very little to no English, but are all very patient with translation apps.
提供するサービス
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Mastectomy for FtM and FtX
住所 1-3-17 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-0035
電話 03-3717-3514
Women's Medical Clinic LUNA
LUNA, in Yokohama, offers extensive treatments for transgender women. The specialist, Ikebukuro Shin, speaks basic English. Although it is away from central Tokyo, the friendliness of this doctor and the services offered make it worth the trip.
Services offered (not full list):
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Sex reassignment surgery preparation and rehabilitation
- Hair removal
- STI検査
- Counseling on various topics
住所 1-32 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0861
電話 045-680-1226
Osaka Medical Resources For LGBTQ
Taiyuji-cho Taniguchi Clinic
This large clinic in Kita ward has several departments that treat LGBTQ+ health, such as HIV & STI testing or hormone replacement therapy (noteworthily, following foreign guidelines rather than Japanese guidelines). Some staff members speak a little bit of English.
提供するサービス
- HIV (treatment, PEP/PrEP, antigen-antibody, NAT) and Non-HIV (sexually) transmitted diseases
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Pills, emergency contraception
住所 1-3 Nozakicho, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0055
電話 06-6364-4177
IDATEN Clinic
This specialized clinic has medical professionals trained in helping and treating LGBTQ+ people, especially transgender individuals. Their hormone replacement therapy prices are very low compared to the rest of the country.
提供するサービス
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing and Treatment, HIV prevention drugs and STD prevention drugs, PrEP/PEP/Doxipep
- Hormone replacement therapy and counseling for surgeries
- Male Menopause (LOH), Premature ejaculation medication
- AGA Treatment
- Pill, Morning-after pill
住所 4-5-2 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0041
電話 06-6867-7845
ウェブサイト https://idaten.clinic/
Osaka Fukuda Clinic
This clinic located in Chuo has a small department for transgender healthcare. The director, Ryo Fukuda, is an Advisor to the NPO Kansai GID Network. The staff does not speak English.
提供するサービス
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Counseling for GID certification, change of family registry, and gender-affirming surgeries
住所 2 Chome-14-21, Chuo Ward, Shimanouchi, Osaka 542-0082
電話 06-6213-5505
ウェブサイト http://www.fukucli-5505.com/
カウンセリングLAB SORA
The doctor of this practice, Miho Nashiya, is extremely well-versed in LGBTQ+ notions and culture, including non-binary intersex, aro/ace, and more. She can help you get a GID certificate. Unfortunately, she cannot do counseling in English.
提供するサービス
- In-person, online, and at-home counseling
住所 2-3-15 Matsuzakicho, Abeno-ku, Osaka
電話 070-5263-7138
E-mail: sora-blue@counseling-lab.com
Country-Wide
Nagumo Clinic GID Center
They are the most renowned Gender Incongruity Disorder centers in the country. Their doctors are unbelievably professional and knowledgeable. A limited few of the staff and doctors speak English.
Locations include:
- 東京
- 名古屋
- 大阪
- Fukuoka
Services include:
- Mastectomy and breast augmentation for transgender people
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Breast cancer-related counseling and surgeries
- Other cosmetic and plastic surgeries
ウェブサイト https://www.nagumo.or.jp/
TELL（東京イングリッシュ・ライフ・ライン）
TELL has not only a multi-language lifeline available for most of the week / day, they also offer therapy in English in-person. They are well-versed in LGBTQ+ topics, and they exhibit their services at Tokyo Rainbow Pride every year. The staff is young and friendly.
Locations include:
- Countrywide hotline (0800-300-8355) available from Saturday 09:00 – Monday 23:00 (continuous service), Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 23:00, and Friday 09:00 – 02:00
- 東京
- Okinawa
Services include:
- Phone lifeline and chat platform
- Online and in-person counseling
ウェブサイト https://telljp.com/
東京メンタルヘルス
Tokyo Mental Health is one of the few English-speaking psychiatry clinics (meaning, able to prescribe medication) in Japan. Their doctors are well-versed in LGBTQ+ issues and can help you get your GID certificate.
Locations include:
- 東京
- Okinawa
Services include:
- Online and in-person counseling, assessment, and prescriptions
結論
There are some LGBTQ+ specialized practices all over the country, but it may be hard to find them. Although, if you are LGBTQ+ but only need general care, it is widely accepted that doctors in Japan are not judgemental and rather accepting of all walks of life.
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