

Let's Thoroughly Prevent Influenza This Winter Season with Vaccination
Navitas Clinic Shinjuku Tamae Hamaki, M.D. (Director of Navitas Clinic Shinjuku, the Medical Corporation Association Tetsuikai) Recently,...
Feb 16, 2024


Field Report from Wajima City - Medical Assistance Amidst the Crisis
Michioki Endo, M.D., Mitoyo General Hospital The guy on the very left is Mr.Endo As a doctor usually working in a hospital in Kagawa...
Feb 2, 2024


Sexually Transmitted Infections in the Shadow of Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019
Yudai Kaneda Hokkaido University School of Medicine The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems...
Dec 22, 2023


From the Ministry of the Interior to COVID-19: Japan's Healthcare Paradox (Part 3 of 3)
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
Dec 15, 2023


From the Ministry of the Interior to COVID-19: Japan's Healthcare Paradox (Part 2 of 3)
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
Dec 8, 2023


From the Ministry of the Interior to COVID-19: Japan's Healthcare Paradox (Part 1 of 3)
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
Dec 1, 2023


The Crucial Role of the HPV Vaccine: Global Trends and Japan's Current Stance
Yudai Kaneda School of Medicine, Hokkaido University Hello world, Today’s topic is about the HPV vaccine, especially focusing on our...
Nov 3, 2023


Dermatological Practice: Characteristics of Skin Diseases in Children and the Elderly
Dr. Noriko Sato Accessible Rail Medical Services Tetsuikai, Navitas Clinic Tachikawa, Department of Dermatology, Tokyo, Japan Before...
Oct 20, 2023


The Recovery of “Psychological Safety” is a Challenge for Japan's Economic Growth
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
Oct 13, 2023


Updates on Patient-Visit Trends at Navitas Clinic
Morihiro Takita, M.D., Ph.D. Accessible Rail Medical Services Tetsuikai, Navitas Clinic Tachikawa, Department of Internal Medicine,...
Sep 29, 2023


To Mothers and Fathers: Let's Embrace Fever!
Professor Kenzo Takahashi, M.D., Ph.D. Accessible Rail Medical Services Tetsuikai, Navitas Clinic Kawasaki, Department of Pediatrics,...
Sep 8, 2023


The Allure of Kampo Medicine (Part 2)
Chiharu Kobayashi, MD., Ph.D. Navitas Clinic Kawasaki, Internal Medicine, Tetsuikai Medical Corporation Graduated from Oin High School in...
Aug 18, 2023


The Allure of Kampo Medicine (Part 1)
Chiharu Kobayashi, MD., Ph.D. Navitas Clinic Kawasaki, Internal Medicine, Tetsuikai Medical Corporation Graduated from Oin High School in...
Aug 11, 2023


Pollen allergies, sublingual immunotherapy and drug shortages
Tetsuya Tanimoto, M.D. Researcher, Medical Governance Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan The Japanese government convened a cabinet meeting...
Jul 21, 2023


Dental Diseases are More than Just 'Issues Within the Mouth'
—The Connection Between 'Oral Health' and 'Cognition'" by Takayoshi Hashimura, Director of Soccer Street Minami Dental Office The...
Jul 1, 2023




















