Editorial policy
We use the following rules to keep the sourcing, interpretation, and status of facility and travel-planning information transparent.
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Source priority
We prioritize official facility websites, official travel or temporary dialysis guidance, and official contact information. Reliable public information from local authorities or medical organizations may be used as a supporting source.
- Every facility record requires at least one source URL.
- The date on which content was checked appears as “Last reviewed”.
- Review text, non-public material, and assumptions are not used as evidence.
How “not confirmed” works
When a public source is silent, unclear, or insufficient, we display “Not confirmed in public information”. This does not mean unavailable. We use an explicit “not offered” state only when an official source says so.
English information
We do not use automatic translation to fill gaps in facility-specific English information. If no official English name or guidance is found, the Japanese name is shown unchanged and the Japanese official source is provided. Shared interface text is editorially translated.
Verification and updates
As a baseline, information more than 180 days past its last review is presented as potentially outdated. When a change is confirmed, we update the source, date, and status.
- Based on public information: checked against a published source
- Confirmed by the facility: the facility reviewed the listing; this is not an acceptance guarantee
- Information may be outdated: a change is known or sufficient time has passed since review
Visitor and travel-planning information
We use official information published by local authorities, attraction operators, or heritage custodians for names, descriptions, locations, and access. Travel Dialysis Japan writes an original, concise summary of verifiable facts and identifies its sources rather than reproducing official copy.
- An attraction listing is not medical advice or a guarantee of suitability or safety for a person receiving dialysis.
- We identify planning considerations such as walking, slopes, and outdoor travel while directing users to follow individual clinical guidance on health, activity, fluids, and diet.
- We avoid definitive claims about changing details such as opening hours, closures, and transport restrictions, and link to current official information.
- A photo is used only when it depicts the stated subject and its commercial-use terms, source, creator, and licence can be recorded.
Inclusion, order, and future advertising
Inclusion is not an endorsement, accreditation, partnership, ranking, or assessment of medical quality. The MVP has no paid ranking or sponsored placement. Any future promotion will be clearly labeled.