Juntendo University Hospital, University teaching hospital in Bunkyo district, Tokyo, Japan.
Juntendo University Hospital is the main facility of Japan's largest university hospital network, with roughly 1,050 beds serving various clinical departments. The center offers comprehensive care across multiple medical specialties and research areas.
The hospital was founded in 1873 as part of Juntendo University, which opened in 1838 as Japan's first institution teaching Western medicine. These origins connect it to the beginnings of modern medicine in the country.
The hospital blends Japanese medical traditions with international practices through its research and teaching programs. This approach shapes how medicine is practiced in its clinics and laboratories today.
The hospital provides clinical observation opportunities for students through direct experience in outpatient clinics, operating rooms, and laboratory settings. Visitors should check access requirements in advance and be prepared for standard hospital routines.
One of the facility's research buildings was the first in Japan to earn LEED Platinum certification for environmental sustainability. This achievement reflects the institution's commitment to green building standards in medical facilities.
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