Hepatitis A 8830 yen
Tetanus 4330 yen
Yellow Fever 4900 yen
Rabies 7230 yen
Japanese Encephalitis 5130 yen
Cholera 1500 yen

(http://www48.tok2.com/home/sawakon/3oyakudachi/3-03vassiation.htm)

Pretty cheap I think? How much would it cost you back home?

I think you actually need a yellow card (proof of a yellow fever vaccination) to go to some strange countries but I think the three you mentioned should be fine.

Just one point on immunization compatability and intercheangability. Although it is ideal to start and end with one manufacturer’s vaccine, even in the US we have to switch back and forth at times so we do mix brands often. As long as you follow the guidelines from the CDC on timing of the vaccines this is OK.

I also have many internationally adopted patients and deal with foreign manufactured vaccines all the time. On this matter the CDC states, “Although some vaccines with inadequate potency have been produced in other countries, most vaccines used worldwide are produced with adequate quality control standards and are reliable.” So even if you had to get Japanese vaccines most Pediatricians in the US will accept them. The only thing to be careful of is that the timing of the vaccines is compatible with the schedule used in the US. The problem I have found with the Japanese schedule (besides not including many of the US vaccines) is that the ones used are given too close together. In those cases I just ignore the ones given too soon and count the others given at the correct intervals. This usually means the child needs a dose or two extra to become fully vaccinated by US standards. This is better than ignoring all the vaccines and starting over from scratch.

Our daughter DID NOT receive any type of vaccinations at birth.

I just received the Shibuya Ward immunization coupon/schedule (trying to deciper it with my poor Japanese- will need the wife to look at this tomorrow) and from what I gather, National Health Care offers (free or cheap):

DPT (Diphteria, Pertussis, Tetanus)
DT (Diphteria & Tetanus?)
MR (Measles / Rubella… No Mumps).

Our doctor here suggested we do the remaining vaccinations once we get to the U.S. (we’re moving back in a few months) since it’s much cheaper there.

I would assume the risks of contracting any of these diseases is much less in Japan versus the rest of the world, hence, non-conforming vaccinations here. However, given that we are an international family, I will surely follow the U.S. CDC schedule, and maybe integrate some of the Japanese-specific vaccinations as well (i.e: Japanese Incephalitus)…

They did the UK immunisations for our daughter, although it costs an arm and a leg without international health insurance.