Human papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Immunization
HPV is a virus that can cause cervical cancer in women, anal cancer in men, and genital warts. Receiving the HPV vaccine can help prevent various cancers and other diseases related to HPV.
How to Get Vaccinated
You can receive the vaccinations for free if you bring the preliminary checkup sheets issued by Shinjuku City to a designated medical institution. If you do not have a checkup sheet, please apply by phone or via the Shinjuku City website (click here for men, for women).
Government recommended periodic immunizations for women
| Eligibility | Women born between April 2, 2009 and April 1, 2014 |
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| Doses | 2 to 3 doses (depending on the age when vaccination starts, etc.) |
Note: For women born between April 2, 2013 and April 1, 2014, Shinjuku City mailed the checkup sheets on March 26.
Transitional measures (for women)
| Eligibility | Women born between April 2, 1997 and April 1, 2009 who have received at least one dose between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2025 |
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| Doses | Up to 2 doses |
| Vaccination deadline | March 31, 2026 |
Optional immunizations for men
| Eligibility | Men born between April 2, 2009 and April 1, 2014 |
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| Doses | 3 doses |
| Available vaccine | Gardasil (quadrivalent) only |
Transitional measures (for men)
| Eligibility | Men born between April 2, 2008 and April 1, 2009 who have received at least one dose between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025 |
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| Doses | Up to 2 doses |
| Vaccination deadline | March 31, 2026 |
| Inquiries | Disease Prevention Section, Public Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Division (Shinjuku City Office New Wing of Annex 2, 1F), Tel: 03-5273-3859 |
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August 15, 2025