In Japan, the year-end and New Year holidays have long been considered an important milestone. Instead of such expression as milestone or turning point, the term 'fushi-me' is commonly used in Japanese, meaning a short pause for change. We would like all of you to finish this year without any worry and get ready for a fresh start for 2024.
We are going to enjoy our year-end and New Year holidays as usual for the first time in four years. Although there is not still a low risk of infectious diseases when we have plenty of time to get together with our family and friends, we do hope you may be able to celebrate the new year peacefully. Please note that most medical institutions will be closed during the year-end and new year holidays. In case you need to see a doctor at this time, you can check which institutions are available through the websites shown below.
Please find Kawasaki City website as below.
Medical institute available for foreigners
https://www.city.kawasaki.jp/350/page/0000153148.html
Emergency Medical Information Center, Doctors in Kawasaki
https://www.city.kawasaki.jp/350/page/0000017115.html
Wishing you a Happy New Year!