Daily Life
How to Buy Medicine
July 16, 2026
This article explains how to purchase medicine at a pharmacy or drug store. Pharmacies handle prescription medicines, while drug stores carry over-the-counter options. Both are easy to use and widely available.
Pharmacy
Medicines that require a prescription can be purchased at a pharmacy. A pharmacist will provide you with detailed explanations.
Drug Store
A drug store is convenient for purchasing over-the-counter medicines. You can also find everyday household items there.
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Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan "Life and Work Guidebook" 第8版
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/support/portal/guidebook_all.html
This article was reorganized by ＳＩＡデジタルテクノロジー株式会社 based on the above source.
※This language version is a machine translation from the Japanese version (ＳＩＡデジタルテクノロジー株式会社).
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