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6 Healthcare and Foreign Student Support
Healthcare Center
Nara University of Education has a facility named the Healthcare Center that offers specialist healthcare in order to maintain and promote the good mental and physical health of its students and encourage them to live a quality student life in ideal condition. The center is located on the first floor of the Administration Building close to the service entrance, where doctors and nurses, as well as counselors, offer consultations and first aid treatment.
For details, please contact the Healthcare Center (extension 9138).
Nearby Medical Facilities
| Nara Municipal Hospital Phone: 0742-24-1251 1-50-1 Higashikidera-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Internal medicine • Cardiology • Digestive organs • Pneumonology • Neurology • Dermatology • Pediatrics • Surgery • Orthopedics • Neurosurgery • Urology • Obstetrics & Gynecology • Ophthalmology • Ear, nose and throat • Radiology • General treatment |
Reception Hours: Monday to Saturday 8:30 am–11:30 am (Morning only on Saturdays) *Except some departments (1:30 pm–4:00 pm) ♦ Closed on Sundays, national holidays, and the year end/New Year period |
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| Okatani Hospital Phone: 0742-63-7700 1-25-1 Minamikyobate-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Internal medicine • Cardiology • Digestive organs • Pneumonology • Proctology • Surgery • Orthopedics • Neurology • Urology • Radiology • Rehabilitation |
Consultation Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:00 am–12:00 pm and 5:00 pm–7:30 pm (except Saturdays) ♦ Closed on Sundays and national holidays (Emergency service available) |
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| Sawai Hospital Phone: 0742-23-3086 8 Funahashi-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Internal medicine • Surgery • Orthopedics • Neurosurgery • Cardiology • Pneumonology • Digestive organs • Proctology • Radiology • Rehabilitation |
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| Matsukura Hospital Phone: 0742-26-6941 15 Kawanokami-tsukinuke-hoppo-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Internal medicine • Surgery • Orthopedics • Radiology • Rehabilitation |
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| Sakaguchi Hospital Phone: 0742-22-4514 18 Kawarado-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Internal medicine • Gastroenterology • Pediatrics • Radiology |
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| 9:00 am–12:30 pm | |
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| Egawa Clinic Phone: 0742-24-9055 11-2 Surugamachi, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Internal medicine • Digestive organs • Gastroenterology • Pneumonology |
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| 9:00 am–12:00 pm | |
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| Nishiwaki Clinic Phone: 0742-27-3033 2-7-13 Higashikidera-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Internal medicine • Surgery • Orthopedics • Gastroenterology • Proctology • Radiology • Rehabilitation |
Consultation Hours/Days | Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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| Kazuki Clinic Phone: 0742-32-3201 5-1-10-1 Omiya-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Neurosurgery • Internal medicine • Orthopedics • Rehabilitation |
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| 9:00 am–12:00 pm | |
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| Maeda Orthopedic Clinic Phone: 0742-24-5595 2-10-13 Higashikidra-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Orthopedics • Rehabilitation • Rheumatology |
Consultation Hours/Days | Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
| 9:00 am–12:00 pm | |
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| Ishizaki Eye Clinic (school doctor) Phone: 0742- 26-2091 21-2 Konishi-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Ophthalmology | Consultation Hours/Days | Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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| Okuma Eye Clinic Phone: 0742-22-5630 1112 Takabatake-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Ophthalmology | Consultation Hours/Days | Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
| 8:30 am–12:00 pm | |
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| Kato Eye Clinic Phone: 0742-22-5251 973-3 Horen-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Ophthalmology | Consultation Hours/Days | Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
| 10:00 am–12:00 pm | |
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| Tamura Eye Clinic Phone: 0742-23-2409 8 Higashijodo-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Ophthalmology • Neurology |
Consultation Hours/Days | Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
| 9:30 am–12:00 pm | |
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| Shibata Dental Clinic Phone: 0742-22-3447 834 Takabatake-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Dentistry | Consultation Hours: 9:00 am–12:00 pm, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm, 5:00 pm–8:00 pm (Saturdays: 9:00 am–12:00 pm, 2:00 pm–6:00 pm) Closed on Sundays, Thursdays and national holidays |
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| Inada Dental Clinic Phone: 0742-23-6020 1486 Takabatake-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Dentistry • Pediatric dentistry • Dental/oral surgery |
Consultation Hours/Days | Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
| 9:00 am–12:00 pm | |
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| Okamura Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital Phone: 0742-23-3566 30 Nishikitsuji-cho, Nara City |
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| • Obstetrics • Gynecology • Internal medicine • Pediatrics |
Consultation Hours/Days | Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
| 9:00 am–13:00 pm | |
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| Harada Hospital Phone: 0742-22-6817 607 Kidera-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Obstetrics & Gynecology • Internal medicine • Pediatrics |
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| Kitano Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic (school doctor) Phone: 0742-23-2131 15 Nakasuji-cho, Nara City |
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| • Ear, nose and throat • Allergenics |
Consultation Hours/Days | Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
| 9:00 am–12:00 pm | |
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| Tsuchitani Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic Phone: 0742-23-4187 32-3 Nishikidera-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Ear, nose and throat • Allergenics |
Consultation Hours/Days | Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
| 9:00 am–12:00 pm | |
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| Tsuruhara Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic Phone: 0742-64-3033 694-1 Kodono-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Ear, nose and throat • Allergenics |
Consultation Hours/Days | Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
| 9:30 am–12:30 pm | |
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| Iwasa Clinic Phone: 0742-22-5794 737 Takabatake-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Dermatology • Urology |
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| 9:00 am–12:00 pm | |
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| Komai Dermatology Clinic Phone: 0742-27-0361 23 Hanashiba-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Dermatology | Consultation Hours/Days | Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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| Yaoi Clinic Phone: 0742-22-2225 1112 Takabatake-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Pediatrics • Vaccination |
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| Nara Mental Clinic (Reservation required) Phone: 0742-22-0556 1F-C 2-20 Sanjohonmachi, Nara City |
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| • Psychosomatic medicine • Neurology • Psychiatrics |
Consultation Hours/Days | Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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| Fujiwara Clinic (Reservation required) Phone: 0742-21-6501 3F Suehiro Bldg., 10-1 Shimosanjo-cho, Nara City |
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| • Psychosomatic medicine • Psychiatrics |
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| Mitsui Chiropractic Phone: 0742-64-0714 331-6 Kodono-cho, Nara City | ||||||||
| • Manipulative treatment • Thermotherapy |
9:00 am–7:00 pm Reservation required Closed on Wednesdays, Sundays and national holidays |
Get off the bus at the Kitakodono bus stop, walk east and past former JUSCO Kodono-Minami, then turn right at Sunkus. | ||||||
[Benefit for High-Cost Medical Care]
If the monthly medical cost paid to one medical institution exceeds 35,400 yen, you are eligible to receive reimbursement of any excess over the stated limit by making an application at the city hall. To make the application, you are required to bring your National Health Insurance certificate, receipt (original), bankbook, and personal seal.
Foreign Student Support
▥ Counselor Teachers
Counselor teachers provide instruction and advice on a variety of issues, such as studying, academic direction and other personal matters. There are counselor teachers in charge of each of the freshman, sophomore and junior year students.
▥ Teachers in Charge of Foreign Students
These teachers teach subjects, including Japanese Language and Japanese Affairs, to foreign students. If you are having difficulties in your studies or other matters, please do not hesitate to consult them.
▥ Tutor System
In order to help and encourage foreign students to become accustomed to student life in Japan, Japanese student tutors offer personal off-campus instruction to them during their first school year.
▥ Foreign Student Affairs, Student Affairs Section
The staff here provide general support for exchange students for both foreign students and Japanese students going overseas. If you have any difficulties in solving problems, please do not hesitate to consult the staff here.
▥ "Student Guide to Japan", Information on Studying in Japan
The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), administered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, provides essential information on their website for those who are going to study, or are planning to study overseas.