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2026.10.02
Contact us via Web or LINE in your preferred language.
Feeling sick in Japan?
Talk to a doctor
in your language.
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Family Clinic
Pediatrics &
Internal Medicine -
Online Visits
Consult from
anywhere -
Day & Night Support
Early morning
and evening -
Multiple Languages
Care in the language
you're comfortable in -
Insurance &
Self-PayAccepted
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What brings you here today?
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Feeling sick right now?
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Traveling or staying in Nagoya?
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Your child has a sudden fever?
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Need a document or certificate?
Common symptoms we treat
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Fever and cold symptoms
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Gastrointestinal issues
(stomachache, nausea, diarrhea, constipation) -
Sudden issues like headaches and chest pain
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Skin troubles
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Minor injuries
(wound care for cuts, scrapes, and burns) -
Children's sudden illnesses
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Urological issues
(frequent or painful urination)
Our 3 core medical philosophies
When seeking multilingual healthcare in Japan, you often have to choose between a local hospital that just happens to have an English-speaking staff member, or a quick nationwide online service where you see a different doctor every time.
UPBEAT offers a new alternative. Here are three promises we make to our patients:
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01. We understand your medical culture, not just your words
Dr. Takeshi Sakamoto holds medical licenses in both Japan and the EU, and is a board-certified emergency medicine physician. Rather than simply translating Japanese medical practices into English, we strive to understand the medical expectations of your home country to provide care that makes sense to you.
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02. Don't worry about "which department to choose"
From fevers, coughs, and stomachaches to a child's sudden rash or just feeling generally unwell—start by telling us your symptoms. We will accurately determine whether we can resolve it online, if an in-person visit is necessary, or if you should be referred to a specialist.
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03. Your reliable online family doctor, without the need for an app
From booking to consultation, everything can be done via your web browser or LINE. There is no need to download a new app. You won't be dealing with automated voice menus—we provide warm, human-to-human medical care.
Meet Dr. Sakamoto
Board-certified in emergency medicine · Licensed in Japan and the EU · General medicine, day to day
Trained at the University of Pécs Medical School in Hungary, Dr. Sakamoto has practiced across Japan in emergency and general medicine—including at Tsukuba Memorial Hospital, Urasoe General Hospital, and Fujita Health University.
Who we can help
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For those living and working in Japan
Use us as a convenient first point of contact for an unexpected illness after work, or for a second opinion in your native language. We are also here for you when you don't want to burden your children with interpreting for you.
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For families raising children
If you receive a call from your child's nursery about a fever, you may not need to leave work immediately. At our partner nurseries, with your consent, an online consultation with our physician can be arranged right on the spot, allowing you to get a doctor's assessment first.
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For visitors and travelers to Nagoya
We respond to sudden illnesses during your stay. In addition to online consultations in English, we offer house calls to your hotel and can issue medical certificates required for travel insurance claims.
How a visit works
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Book or consult
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Talk to the doctor
Consult via video call. English is handled directly by our staff, while other languages are supported through an interpreter or a translation device.
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Get your treatment plan
We will clearly explain the next steps, including prescriptions, whether an in-person visit is needed, or if a referral is necessary.
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Receive what you need
Get your medication directly from us if in person, or we can arrange for you to pick it up at a pharmacy or have it delivered.
(Details regarding fees and how to receive your medication are on the Consultation & Fees page.)
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