How many Russian-speaking doctors are there in Japan?

We list 19, in 11 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.

Is Russian unusual for doctors in Japan?

0% of the 8136 doctors we hold in Japan are recorded as working in Russian. Most of them come from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, a register that records the languages each provider offers, so the figure reflects who that register covers, not only who speaks what.

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Russian-speaking doctors in Japan

19 doctors in Japan who work in Russian, in 11 cities. Tokyo (7), Kyoto (2) and Nagoya (2) hold 58% of them.

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Showing all 11 cities.

Japan19 in 11 cities

Tokyo skyline with Tokyo Tower at golden hour, Minato City

TokyoJapan7RussianOf all doctors here7 of 21130%

Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion reflected in Kyoko-chi pond on a sunny day, Kyoto, Japan

KyotoJapan2RussianOf all doctors here2 of 3851%

Nagoya Castle keep with golden shachihoko, Nagoya, Japan

NagoyaJapan2RussianOf all doctors here2 of 7700%

The Aomori Bay Bridge, with the mountains across the water

AomoriJapan1RussianOf all doctors here1 of 512%

Fukuoka Tower and Seaside Momochi beach skyline

FukuokaJapan1RussianOf all doctors here1 of 7450%

The night view over Hakodate from the mountain

HakodateJapan1RussianOf all doctors here1 of 562%

The harbour and Meriken Park of Kobe, Japan

KobeJapan1RussianOf all doctors here1 of 4530%

The original wooden keep of Matsue Castle, Shimane, Japan

MatsueJapan1RussianOf all doctors here1 of 652%

Osaka Castle outer moat with stone walls and turret reflected in water, modern Business Park skyscrapers in the background

OsakaJapan1RussianOf all doctors here1 of 10150%

Sapporo TV Tower rising above Odori Park on a sunny day

SapporoJapan1RussianOf all doctors here1 of 4700%

Downtown Sendai cityscape seen from the rooftop of Sendai Station on a sunny day

SendaiJapan1RussianOf all doctors here1 of 1891%

Nothing matches that combination.

This page lists every city in Japan where a source says a Russian-speaking doctor works. If you know a provider that belongs here, tell us and include where the language is stated.

Where these came from

These Russian-speaking doctors come from 2 sources, led by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (16) and the UK Foreign Office's travel advice (3).

Every one of these sits on an official list, published by a body with nothing to sell.

Questions

How many Russian-speaking doctors are there in Japan?: We list 19, in 11 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.
Which city has the most?: Tokyo, with 7 of the 19.
Is Russian unusual for doctors in Japan?: 0% of the 8136 doctors we hold in Japan are recorded as working in Russian. Most of them come from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, a register that records the languages each provider offers, so the figure reflects who that register covers, not only who speaks what.