The season for cherry blossoms to bloom is almost here. When you travel to Japan, you naturally want to enjoy the beautiful scenery and delicious food to your heart’s content. However, changes in environment or diet can sometimes lead to unexpected health issues. Gastrointestinal problems such as stomachaches, diarrhea, or constipation, in particular, can ruin your fun travel plans. If you fall ill in a foreign country, you might feel anxious about where to buy medicine or what kind of medicine to get. This article introduces over-the-counter (OTC) medicines that foreign tourists can safely use during their stay in Japan. These are readily available at Japanese pharmacies (Japanese pharmacy travel […]