Daily Life
Accessing Medicine in Japan
July 14, 2026
Explore the options for purchasing medicine in Japan, including pharmacies and drugstores.
### Pharmacies
Pharmacies in Japan dispense prescription medications and can offer advice on over-the-counter drugs.
### Drugstores
Drugstores provide a variety of over-the-counter medications, health products, and some prescription services.
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Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan "Life and Work Guidebook" 第7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 information is reference material based on official announcements. Always verify accurate information on official websites or with relevant authorities.
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