What are medical services in Japan like?
When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Japan, they replied...
"It is difficult to find English speaking health providers, but they do exist. The healthcare culture is very rushed and you must be clear about what you need, otherwise the doctor isn't going to take the time to figure it out for you," said another in Tokyo, Japan.

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What are medical services in Japan like?
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