Dr. Ryuichiro Sasae
Director of General Medicine, International Department, NTT Medical Center Tokyo
UK-trained, Royal College of GPs, English-speaking. Leads the international medical experience.
Japan's system for 100 years life
Your Health Today. Your Healthspan Tomorrow.
Japan's proven approach to longevity. Combining evidence-based diagnostics, advanced screening, and biomarker analysis to identify risks early and support healthier years ahead.
~25
tests
in 1 day
6
systems
screened
0
radiation
whole-body MRI option
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What makes us different
Comprehensive. Clinical. Personalized.
A Comprehensive Hospital-Based Assessment
More than a scan
MRI, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, blood work, and biomarkers, brought together in one hospital visit.
Clinical Expertise
Expert physicians. Clinically interpreted results.
Reviewed by experienced physicians who weigh your history, risk factors, and diagnostics together.
Personalized Medical Insight
Built around your health
Tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and concerns, with additional examinations available where appropriate.
What each package covers
Choose your depth. See exactly what we examine.
Every Ningen Dock package builds on the last. Select a package to see which systems it covers.
Not sure which package fits?
Whole-Body MRIOptional add-on
Neck-to-pelvis screening, no radiation — add to any package.
from $1,630
Cannot be scheduled same-day as Head MRI/MRA or Breast DWIBS.
Hajime — The Beginning: your essential whole-body baseline.
~18
tests
7
systems covered
1 day
to complete
from $1,520
Head not in tier
Brain & vessels
Head MRI + MRA — brain and blood vessels, catching silent strokes.
Chest ✓ Included
Heart & circulation
ECG, echocardiogram, vascular ultrasound.
Chest ✓ Included
Lungs & breathing
Low-dose chest CT and pulmonary function.
Abdomen ✓ Included
Digestive system
Endoscopy, colonoscopy and ultrasound.
Full body ✓ Included
Whole-body MRI
Neck to pelvis, no radiation.
Bloods ✓ Included
Blood & biomarkers
Blood, urine, stool — inflammation & cancer markers.
Bone ✓ Included
Bone & body
Bone density (women only) and body composition.
Core ✓ Included
Vision, hearing & more
Eyes, hearing, physical measurements.
Head
Brain & vessels
Not in this tierChest
Heart & circulation
✓ IncludedChest
Lungs & breathing
✓ IncludedAbdomen
Digestive system
✓ IncludedFull body
Whole-body MRI
✓ IncludedBloods
Blood & biomarkers
✓ IncludedBone
Bone & body
✓ IncludedCore
Vision, hearing & more
✓ IncludedThe Nippon Health experience
5-step journey
Our 5E journey designed around you.
Where we begin
01 · Explore
“Where do I start?”
Our physician-designed AI recommender and specialists understand your goals and concerns, guiding you to the right care. No guesswork, no pressure.
Guided by
Dr. Ryuichiro Sasae
Dr. Hiromu Inoue
Dr. Ryuichi Noda, MD
02 · Enroll
“How do I make this happen?”
Your dedicated specialist handles booking, hospital scheduling, visa support, and preparation, with English support throughout.
Visa Hospital scheduling English coordinator
03 · Experience
“Will I be looked after?”
From arrival to assessment, an interpreter is with you throughout. Named physicians review your results with you in person, on the same day.
Your Ningen Dock, guided by
Dr. Ryuichiro Sasae
Dr. Hiromu Inoue
Dr. Ryuichi Noda, MD
04 · Evaluate
“What do my results mean?”
Physicians walk you through your findings and what they mean for your health, prevention, and healthspan.
Where others end
05 · Extend
“What happens after?”
Keep your full report and stay connected with your care team for follow-ups, future screenings, and next steps.
"We don't hand you a package. We walk the whole way with you."
Know your clinical team
Meet the physicians behind your care.
Your Ningen Dock is delivered through NTT Medical Center Tokyo, bringing together experienced Japanese physicians, international medical expertise, and a dedicated team focused on preventive health and longevity.
Your clinical team
Dr. Hiromu Inoue
Director, Center for Preventive Medicine, NTT Medical Center Tokyo
Certified hepatologist, gastroenterology and endoscopy. Specialist in preventive and liver health.
Dr. Ryuichi Noda, MD
Medical Specialist · Neurosurgery & International Healthcare
Internationally trained neurosurgeon, complex cerebrovascular conditions and international care.
Our longevity & medical advisors
Dr. Ingrid Yang, M.D., J.D.
Longevity & Medical Advisor · Longevity Specialist
Physician and longevity specialist focused on evidence-based, integrative healthspan care.
Dr. Robert Peterson, M.D.
Longevity & Medical Advisor · Longevity Medicine
Specializes in evidence-based longevity medicine and preventive health, focused on optimizing healthspan.
What physicians say
Trusted by the people who practice medicine.
Nippon Health made a genuinely daunting process feel calm — from the first question to the final report. I've since recommended it to several patients.
What patients say
In their own words.
Two full MRI scans, a CT colonoscopy, bone density, bloodwork, InBody analysis. It's more comprehensive than any check-up I've had, and my doctor walked through every result with me personally, not just a printout.
From booking our Shinkansen tickets to the final consultation, everything was handled. My doctor spent nearly 25 minutes reviewing my results with me. I've never had that much time with a physician before.