Osteopathic Clinics (Seikotsuin) in Japan: lead lists

Seikotsuin are clinics run by licensed judo therapists who treat sprains, bruises and similar injuries. The census category also includes acupuncture, moxibustion and massage practitioners. Most are small, neighborhood clinics.

Top 10 prefectures by number of seikotsuin and therapy clinics

  1. 1Tokyo9,382
  2. 2Osaka7,328
  3. 3Kanagawa4,972
  4. 4Aichi4,762
  5. 5Saitama4,095
  6. 6Hyogo3,361
  7. 7Fukuoka3,222
  8. 8Chiba3,020
  9. 9Hokkaido2,933
  10. 10Shizuoka2,375

Source: 2021 Economic Census for Business Activity, category β€œTherapy and manipulation (incl. judo therapists, acupuncture and massage)” (as of June 1, 2021). Numbers in brackets below use the same source.

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Doing business with seikotsuin and therapy clinics in Japan

Advertising by these clinics is restricted by Japanese law, so marketing proposals must avoid exaggerated health claims. Owners are interested in online booking, reviews and patient management tools that fit these rules.

Clinics are busiest in the early morning and evening when patients visit before or after work. Midday breaks, often around 12 pm to 3 pm, are the best time to call.

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