A Pioneer in Exploring the Wisdom of Oriental Medicine

Since its establishment in 1972, the Center has played a pioneering role in the study of Oriental medicine. In 1986, it became the first Japanese institution to be designated as a WHO Collaborating Center for Traditional Medicine. In the clinical department, experts for Kampo medicine (Traditional Japanese Medicine) offer a variety of patient-focused treatments like herbal treatment or acupuncture/moxibustion in the style of Kampo medicine. Introducing the idea of Western medicine, the Center will continue to emphasize research activity in order to realize integrative healthcare practiced at an even higher level.

*The Center was reorganized and incorporated into Kitasato University Kitasato Institute Hospital in 2023.