Otaru City is located almost in the center of the west coast of Hokkaido. It is a unique town with a rich variety of sea, mountains, and slopes, and a good natural harbor.

The population is about 130,000, and the elderly ratio is high at 30%.

The climate is an oceanic climate with small temperature differences in Hokkaido, making it easy to live in. You can enjoy hiking in the spring, swimming in the sea in the summer, autumn leaves in the fall, and skiing in the winter. It is blessed with natural environments such as Niseko and Shakotan nearby, and is located about 30 km from Sapporo, a short 30-minute train ride away. It is

also famous as a tourist destination. The Otaru Canal and glass crafts are popular, and the seafood, such as sushi, is very delicious in this town.

Orthopedic Surgery Specialist (Japanese Orthopedic Association)

Anesthesiologist (Japanese Society of Anesthesiologists)

Radiology Specialist (Japan Radiological Society)

Pathologist (Japanese Society of Pathology)

Specialist in General Internal Medicine (Japanese Society of Internal Medicine)

Surgery Specialist (Japan Surgical Society)

Emergency Medicine Specialist (Japanese Society for Acute Medicine)

Cardiologist (Japan Circulation Society)

Respiratory specialist (Japan Respiratory Society)

Pediatrician (Japan Pediatric Society)

Cytological diagnosis specialist (Japanese Society of Clinical Cytology)

Thoracic Surgery Specialist (Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery/Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery)

Bronchoscopy Specialist (Japan Society for Respiratory Endoscopy)

Obstetrician-Gynaecologist

Perinatology Specialist (Maternal and Fetal)