Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Institution Information Center
This organization provides information about medical institutions with staff who speak foreign languages and information about the medical and health insurance systems in Japan.
Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Spanish.
9:00 am – 8:00 pm (daily)
Tel: 03-5285-8181
http://www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp/qq/qq13enmnlt.asp
AMDA International Medical Information Center
Provides telephone services to foreign residents in Japan in several languages, introduces medical facilities with staff who speak the patient's language and explain the health care system.
Languages: English, Chinese, Filipino, Spanish, Thai, Japanese, Portuguese, Korean.
Tel: 03-5285-8088
http://homepage3.nifty.com/amdack/english/E-index.html
Emergency Medical Interpretation Service
Translation service through phone is also available for foreign patients visiting a hospital if their treatment is not going to be carried out smoothly because of language difficulty.
Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Spanish.
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm (weekdays)
9:00 am – 10:00 pm (weekends/holidays)
Tel: 03-5285-8185
Our group gives pregnant women and women trying to conceive a chance to meet other expecting and TTC mothers. Our meetings provide an opportunity for members to learn about and discuss various issues related to conception, pregnancy, delivery and newborn parenting in Japan. For information about joining the group, please click on the 'TPG membership' page!