Japan has been a recent, but forceful addition in the list of medical tourism destinations. Being one of the very few developed Asian countries, it has a strong network of healthcare systems for its citizens as well as medical tourists.

Tokyo is both the political and healthcare capital of Japan. The quality and range of medical services and facilities in Tokyo have contributed largely to the growing demand for medical tourism in the country.

Tokyo is the biggest metropolitan area in the world and is the busiest hub in Japan. The city’s pop culture manifests itself everywhere makes it a city unlike any other and offers a unique travel experience. If that along with the great food, luxury hotels and ancient shrines are not enough of a reason to visit Tokyo, there is now an added dimension of medical tourism to the city.

Many doctors and other medical professionals at these hospitals can speak fluent English and are highly skilled in their area of expertise. Popular medical treatments include cancer treatment (oncology), neurosurgery, cardiovascular treatment, psychiatric treatment, gynecology, pediatrics, oriental medicine, acupuncture, radiology, and orthopedics.