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RIKEN Wako Branch

International SOS Japan: Medical & Security Assistance Program

International SOS Japan provides 24 hour - 7 day medical and security assistance services to foreign researchers (fulltime) and their accompanying family members at Wako Branch.

<Medical assistance service>
  1. Medical consultation and advice by phone
  2. Information on clinics/hospitals, doctor appointments, transportation, and interpretation services by phone
  3. Medical document translation over the phone; FAX document first, include RIKEN password and name, and then call for an explanation.
  4. Medical information specific to many different countries including Japan on a members-only website


<Security (public safety) assistance service>
  1. Security advice by phone
  2. Security information in many different countries including Japan on a members-only website


NOTE: All fee-based assistance services must be covered individually. (Ex. Coordinate medical fees, etc.)