TOKYOMEDIJAPAN MEDICAL REFERENCE
⌕ Tafuta hifadhidataChanzo rasmi · PMDA / MHLW
GUIDE · 2026-09-22

What medical records to prepare before travelling to Japan

Organize a medical summary, recent tests, imaging, medication list and translation needs before contacting a hospital.

Create a one-page medical summary

Summarize diagnosis, major symptoms, prior treatment, current problem and goal so the institution can assess fit quickly.

Do not translate everything by default

Confirm what the hospital actually needs before translating key reports and summaries.

Confirm the intake route

Some major Japanese hospitals require coordinators, referring institutions or international-patient offices; do not assume walk-in access.