Japan Has World-Class Aesthetic Medicine. The English Information Is World-Class Terrible.
Japan has over 2,000 aesthetic clinics. Some of the most skilled injectors and surgeons in Asia. Prices 30–50% lower than the US. And yet, if you search for "Botox Japan" or "filler Tokyo" in English, you get almost nothing useful. Outdated blog posts. Clinic websites that only work in Japanese. Marketing disguised as advice.
We started ClinicJapan.net because we kept running into the same problem: foreigners flying to Japan for cosmetic treatments with no reliable information. They couldn't compare prices. They didn't know which brands were MHLW-approved. They didn't know that "¥4,000 Botox" and "¥30,000 Botox" use completely different products. They walked into clinics unable to communicate what they wanted.
So we built the guide we wished existed.
What Makes Us Different
Firsthand Research
We visit clinics, collect price lists, and verify information directly. Not scraped from other sites, not translated from Japanese marketing materials.
Honest Pricing
Every price range includes budget, mid-range, and premium tiers. We show hidden fees that clinics don't advertise. We explain why ¥8,000 filler and ¥110,000 filler aren't the same thing.
Zero Clinic Affiliations
No clinic pays us for placement or reviews. When we mention a clinic, it's because the data is publicly available, not because they're a sponsor.
Real Japanese Phrases
Every guide includes practical Japanese phrases you'll actually need at the clinic. Not textbook Japanese — the exact words that get you the right treatment at the right price.
Our editorial team is based in East Asia and regularly visits clinics across Tokyo, Osaka, and other major cities. We collect pricing data, observe consultation processes, and document the experience that foreigners actually have — not the one clinics market on their websites.
Medical Review Framework
Dr. Takeuchi So (竹内 想)
Board-Certified Dermatologist · Japanese Dermatological Association
ClinicJapan reviewer since April 2026
ClinicJapan's medical information is reviewed at the site-wide policy level by Dr. Takeuchi So, a board-certified dermatologist. Dr. Takeuchi oversees our editorial guidelines, terminology standards, and YMYL compliance framework rather than reviewing each article individually.
Scope of Medical Review
Dr. Takeuchi provides medical oversight in the following areas:
- Site-wide editorial policy regarding medical information handling
- Terminology standards and medical vocabulary guidelines
- YMYL (Your Money or Your Life) compliance framework
- Policy updates when major medical guidelines are revised
- Monthly sampling review of newly published articles
- Quarterly comprehensive editorial policy review
How Individual Articles Are Verified
Individual articles are researched and written by our editorial team in accordance with the above medical review policies. While each article is not directly reviewed by Dr. Takeuchi, medical accuracy is maintained through:
- Drug information sourced from PMDA (Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency) official documents
- Clinical data cited from PubMed and peer-reviewed journals
- Reference to Japanese Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (JSAPS) publications
- Site-wide policy compliance under Dr. Takeuchi's supervision
Update & Correction Policy
- Last policy review: April 2026
- Next scheduled review: October 2026
- Errors are corrected promptly with revision history noted
- Pricing and treatment data updated quarterly
- Immediate policy updates when medical guidelines are revised
Our Commitments to Readers
ClinicJapan editorial team pledges to continuously maintain:
- Compliance with Japan's Medical Advertising Guidelines (MHLW)
- Editorial independence (no sponsored content or paid placements)
- Rapid response to reader-reported corrections (initial reply within 48 hours)
- Source attribution and verifiability of all medical claims
Contact: If you notice any medical information that needs correction, or have questions about our review framework, please email hello@riskintelcorp.com.
What We Do and Don't Do
Start With a Guide
Whether you're researching Botox pricing, comparing Japan vs Korea, or planning a full cosmetic trip to Tokyo — we've got a guide for that.
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Medical Reviewer
Dr. So Takeuchi, M.D.
Board-certified physician · Aesthetic medicine specialist · Tokyo, Japan
All treatment guides, safety information, and clinical data on ClinicJapan are reviewed by a licensed Japanese physician to ensure medical accuracy. Dr. Takeuchi verifies facts independently — editorial decisions remain with the ClinicJapan team.
About the publisher: ClinicJapan.net is operated by RiskIntel Corp. We are an independent digital media company specializing in healthcare information for international patients. We are not a medical provider, clinic, or hospital.
Contact: For press inquiries, corrections, or clinic data updates, reach us at [email protected]
Medical disclaimer: Content on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medical decisions.