Michioki Endo, M.D., Mitoyo General Hospital In early August this year, two Correspondence I submitted to The Lancet Journal were...

Tetsuya Tanimoto, M.D. Physician, Medical Governance Research Institute In alignment with this innovative approach, "Collabo Clinic," a...

Tetsuya Tanimoto, M.D. Physician, Medical Governance Research Institute In June 2023, I had the honor of being named President of the...

Yudai Kaneda Hokkaido University School of Medicine The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems...

Masahiro Kami, M.D., Ph.D. President, Medical Governance Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan The Meiji government began its efforts to organize medical administration in the 7th year of the Meiji era by promulgating the "Medical Law" (Isei) — Japan's inaugural comprehensive health system. At the core of this initiative was Nagayo Sensai, who, alongside individuals like Ōkubo, was a member of the Iwakura Mission that traveled extensively overseas. Nagayo hailed from a lineage of

Masahiro Kami, M.D., Ph.D. President, Medical Governance Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan The Ministry of the Interior was established in the aftermath of the political upheaval in Meiji 6 (1873) that began with debates over the Korean invasion proposal. This political disturbance saw Saigo Takamori, a key figure of the Meiji Restoration, resign from his official position, which eventually led to the Satsuma Rebellion four years later. Okubo Toshimichi, who had returned from

Masahiro Kami, M.D., Ph.D. President, Medical Governance Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan Since 2022, I have been overseeing lectures at Rikkyo University in Tokyo. The subject at hand delves into the intricacies of gathering information. Specifically, I draw upon Japan's response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a case study. A primary emphasis within my series of lectures is the importance of "learning from history." Both individuals and organizations possess their unique histor

Yudai Kaneda School of Medicine, Hokkaido University Who knew being a doc was like, almost every day sitting in front of the PC?! This...

early childhood teacher training courses in Japan Taichi Akutsu, PhD, Okayama Prefectural University Introduction The negative news could be listed endlessly surrounding in Japanese early childhood education such as shortage of childcare workers, a high rate of turnover, low wages, and declining quality of childcare. Japanese early childhood education faces a necessity of dealing with numerous critical issues. A famous comparative study in the realm of early childhood educati

Tetsuya Tanimoto, M.D. Physician, Medical Governance Research Institute The Medical Governance Research Institute has been at the forefront of transparency in healthcare, showcasing the ties between pharmaceutical companies and medical professionals. Since fiscal year 2016, we have maintained and updated the "YEN FOR DOCS" database, a comprehensive record of payments made to healthcare professionals and institutions. The latest update, including the 2020 data, was released on

Yudai Kaneda School of Medicine, Hokkaido University Hello world, Today’s topic is about the HPV vaccine, especially focusing on our...

Masahiro Kami, M.D., Ph.D. President, Medical Governance Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan Mr. Keizo Takemi has been appointed as the Minister of Health, Labor, and Welfare. His selection by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, particularly as he is a candidate recommended by the Japan Medical Association (JMA), has garnered significant attention from the public. I have had the opportunity to work with Mr. Takemi, during the initial outbreak of the COVID-19. At the time, I was asked

Dr. Noriko Sato Accessible Rail Medical Services Tetsuikai, Navitas Clinic Tachikawa, Department of Dermatology, Tokyo, Japan Before...

Mariko Yagisawa Graduate from the University Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Studies and Skills at the University of Derby, UK 　In recent years, there has been a global emphasis on nurturing innovation-oriented workers. For instance, the World Economic Forum has predicted that "analytical thinking and innovation" will be the most essential skills for workers in 2025. Consequently, the imperative for both educational institutions and companies is to create an environ

Masahiro Kami, M.D., Ph.D. President, Medical Governance Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan Rapid Evolution in the Field of Artificial...