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Medical Visits & Consultations
Medical visits can be time-consuming. Since your time during travel is precious, we believe it is important to handle medical needs during the night so you can make the most of your trip during the day.
Where to go for your needs:
For Blood Tests or X-rays:
If these specialized tests are required, you must visit a large-scale emergency medical center. However, please be aware that these facilities are often very crowded and involve long wait times.
For Illness or Medication Needs:
If you feel unwell (fever, diarrhea, etc.) or have lost your regular medication, we can issue a prescription for you. You can take this prescription to a pharmacy the following day to receive your medicine.
For Wound Treatment:
We provide wound care specifically designed to minimize the impact on your travel itinerary, ensuring you can continue your journey as comfortably as possible.
Medical Fees
In Japan, medical fees are regulated by the government.
1. Clinic Fees
Initial Visit Fee: ¥2,910
COVID-19 & Flu Antigen Combo Test: ¥2,250
Suturing (Stitches): ¥5,300
Prescription Fee: ¥600
2. Pharmacy Fees
Dispensing Fee: ¥1,340
Management Fee: ¥1,320
Medication Costs (Per Tablet)
Loxonin 60mg: ¥10.4
Calonal 500mg: ¥11.4
Kefral 250mg: ¥54.7
Rozerem 8mg: ¥41.1
Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraceptive pills are available. These pills contain a combination of estrogen and progesterone. They work by altering your hormone balance to delay ovulation or prevent a fertilized egg from implanting.
Take the first dose within 72 hours (3 days) of sexual intercourse.
Take the second dose (the same amount) 12 hours after the first dose (for a total of 2 doses).
Side Effects: Since this medication often causes nausea, we will provide anti-nausea medication to take with it. If you vomit within 2 hours of taking the pill, the medication may not have been fully absorbed. In this case, you will need to take another dose.
Treatment for Jet Lag
Jet lag occurs when your body’s circadian rhythm (internal clock) is out of sync with the local time due to rapid travel across time zones. The primary goal of treatment is to synchronize your internal clock with the local time as quickly as possible.
Generally, eastward travel (which advances your schedule) is considered more difficult for the body to adjust to than westward travel. This is because the natural human internal clock is slightly longer than 24 hours, making it easier for the body to "delay" its rhythm (westward) than to "advance" it.
1. Light Exposure (Most Important) Light is the most powerful factor for resetting your internal clock. Eastbound (e.g., Europe to Japan): Expose yourself to sunlight in the morning after arrival to "advance" your internal clock. Avoid bright light in the afternoon and try to go to bed early. Westbound (e.g., North America to Japan): Expose yourself to light in the evening to "delay" your internal clock. By staying awake until the evening, your body will naturally adjust to the local night.
2. Medication
Caution: Taking medication while on board a flight is generally discouraged due to the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) from lack of movement, as well as the potential difficulty in responding to emergencies during the flight.
2-1. Melatonin A hormone that promotes sleep.
Supplements: Common overseas, though not available over-the-counter in Japan.
Ramelteon (Rozerem, etc.): Take 30 to 60 minutes before your desired bedtime. It works on melatonin receptors to regulate the internal clock. This is available with a prescription from our clinic.
2-2. Sleeping Pills
These can be used to force sleep at night and manually align your rhythm. Short-acting medications are commonly used for temporary insomnia as they are less likely to cause grogginess the following morning.
3. Behavioral Adjustments
Caffeine: Avoid caffeine in the afternoon (local time).
Alcohol: Avoid alcohol as it reduces the quality of your sleep.
Hydration: Drink plenty of water; dehydration can worsen the symptoms of fatigue.
Meal Times: Align your meal times with the local breakfast, lunch, and dinner schedule in Japan to help synchronize your internal organs' rhythms.