Pharmacies & Medicine
Learn how to find pharmacies, buy medicine, and handle prescriptions easily.
Bringing Medication to Japan: What to Know Before You Travel
What to Know Before Bringing Medication to Japan Your health is the most important resource you have. Eating well, hydrating, and exercising can do wonders for your body, but what do you do when you n…
English speaking pharmacies in Tokyo
If you're new to Tokyo or if you've ever lived anywhere other than your home country, then you know that having your medical needs met can be very different from what you are used to back home. That's…
Where to find OTC medicines in Japan
This page contains affiliate links. While living in or traveling through Japan, you never know when you may need a band-aid, some headache relief, or maybe even a bit of cold medicine. Perhaps your ai…
Beating the Sniffles: Your Guide to Cold Medicine in Japan
This page contains affiliate links. Let’s be honest: the common cold is like that uninvited party guest who always overstays their welcome. And while many of us have our trusty, go-to remedies, dealin…
