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The medical care in Japan dates from the introduction of Chinese medicine in the 6th century. Today the medical facilities in Japan are at the world's highest level in many respects. Hospitals of Japan are the example of this development. Hospitals of Japan works under the guidance of health care system offering various health care services. These health services include free screening examinations for diseases, prenatal care and infectious disease control program. The national and the local governments provide these services. General hospitals in Japan play a more prominent role in delivery of good health services mostly to the elders. Most of the hospitals in Japan are limited to major cities only. There are about 1000 comprehensive hospitals, around 8,700 general hospitals and 1000 mental hospitals in Japan. These hospitals provide both out-patient and in-patient care.Yet after medical revolution the rural areas of Japan still face shortage of adequate medical facilities. The specialized hospitals in Japan are mainly located in the major cities. Akagi-kohgen hospital is a psychiatric hospital that is located in the heartland of Japan. This hospital is specialized hospital in the treatment of alcoholism and is one of the famous hospitals of Japan. Other specialized hospitals and the most famous ones are Akashi Tsuchiyama hospital (Psychiatric), Chiba University hospital, China-Japan Friendship hospital, International Medical Center, Japan Red Cross Naqoya First hospital, Osaka university hospital and U.S. Naval hospital are few. Asiarooms offer information related to Hospitals in Japan. For more information about Japan check the links on Asiarooms.
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