A Reason for Japan's Long Life Expectancy
Ningen Dock:
a distinctive mechanism for early disease detection
Japan's renowned comprehensive health checkup, known as Ningen Dock, stands as a unique pillar in disease prevention, evolving alongside the nation's universal health insurance system. The term "Ningen" signifies "human" in Japanese, while "Dock" draws its essence from the meticulous inspection and repair processes akin to those in a dockyard. Comparable to routine medical checkups, Ningen Dock embodies a nationwide network of 1,727 facilities, annually serving around 3.7 million individuals.
The proliferation of this comprehensive health checkup system could be attributed to Japan's impressive longevity rates. Central to Ningen Dock's mission are three primary objectives: the timely detection of cancer, identification of lifestyle-related ailments, and assessment of overall health status.
The inaugural Ningen Dock, systematically organized, originated at the National Tokyo Daiichi Hospital, now known as the National Center for Global Health and Medicine (NCGM), on July 12, 1954.
Screening Plans
Executive Screening
$3,050 USD*
The core of our Healthguard program.
MRCP - Additional Examination**
$1,800 USD*
**Executive Screening required.
OTHER SCREENING OPTIONS
MedPac Travel can also provide basic scanning options. It would be ideal to have a discussion with one of our consultants so we can provide you with the best option for you! Please call +1 (808) 799-2228 or email us at info@medpactravel.com
Client Instructions
*The prices are subject to fluctuations in the value of the Japanese Yen and U.S. dollar, and pricing changes by Tokyo Medical Clinic.
If you have any pre-existing conditions or family history concerns, please note them in the Questions or Comments section of the Client Interest form. This may warrant additional testing that would not otherwise be included.
Screening Locations
We will have multiple screening locations to fit your needs. Most, however, will be performed at the Tokyo Midtown Clinic, which is a next-generation Health Screening Center that also provides medical treatment and health management. The Clinic uses an upgraded 80-slice CT Scanner, which reduces the radiation dose to less than 60% without compromising the image quality. It also uses the 3.0 Tesla MRI for highly precise images.
The Tokyo Midtown Medical Clinic was designed in consultation with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, receiving Joint Commission International accreditation in March 2015. It was the first private center in Japan to receive this accreditation.
How to get to the Clinic
Tokyo Midtown Clinic
〒107-6206 Tokyo, Minato City, Akasaka, 9 Chome−7−1 6F Midtown Tower
Access by taxi: You will be dropped off at the porte cochere of the Midtown East tower. Enter the building’s lobby and turn to the left to reach the elevator lobby, then turn right. The elevators for the clinic will be at the very end of the lobby, on the left side, past the secured elevators to the tower’s offices. Take the elevator to the 6th floor.
Access on foot from Gaien-higashi Street: You will see the shopping galleria and Fuji Film showrooms on your left, in the Midtown West building. The Midtown East building will be to your right. In the center is a large courtyard between the towers. Proceed straight down the center towards the Midtown Tower, where the Ritz Carlton is located. Enter the right side of the Midtown Tower. The elevators to the clinic will be to the right.