Sports Acupuncture Training – Japan Acupuncturist Association
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Event Overview:
This is a training event focused on sports acupuncture, specifically geared towards treating female athletes. It’s organized by the Japan Acupuncturist Association’s Sports Acupuncture Committee, Academic and Training Committee, and Corporate Management Committee.
Date & location:
* Date: January 30, 2026 (Friday) – Note: The provided date is the request deadline, not the event date. The event date is not explicitly stated but implied to be shortly before the deadline.
* Venue: Toshima Civic Center, 7th floor (701-703), 1-20-10 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013
* Accessibility: 7-minute walk from ikebukuro Station (east exit) – JR and other lines.
Participation Details:
* Eligibility: Open to Japan Acupuncture Society members, associate members, students, and the general public.
* capacity: 120 participants (on-site) + archive viewing access.
* Format: On-site participation with archive distribution (no live streaming).
Fees:
* Member/Associate Member: 5,000 yen
* Student (Non-Member): 2,500 yen
* Student (Associate Member): 1,500 yen
* General: 8,000 yen
* Optional Bento Box: 1,500 yen (ordered via application form, paid at the venue – cancellation fee applies from January 31st).
* Optional Opinion Exchange Meeting: Fee to be resolute via application form,paid on-site (cancellation fee applies from January 31st).
registration:
* Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeifNDc9Nb-Vmfj9N8YKS-w8RzrfJfyCfbJ3ecfAxVTPA8rNA/viewform
* Deadline: January 30, 2026 (Friday)
Contact Information:
* Email: 89toyoin.seo@ymail.ne.jp (Ryuji Seno, sports Acupuncture Committee Chairman, executive Director, Japan Acupuncturist Association)
Program (Planned):
* 9:30: Reception opens
* 10:00: Opening Ceremony
* 10:10 – 11:40: Training Session 1: Basic/Medical Edition – “Treatment and Experience for Female Athletes as All-Japan Judo Team Doctor” – Lecturer: Masanori Kida (Kodokan Building Clinic Director, Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports doctor)
* 11:40 – 12:40: Lunch Break
* 12:40 – 14:10: Training Session 2: Real Sports Scene – “Conditioning support for female athletes using acupuncture” – lecturer: Masato Kudo (Kudo Acupuncture Clinic/Acupuncturist)
* 14:20 – 15:50: Training Session 3: Practical Skills and Operations for use in treatment clinics – “What acupuncturists need to know about handling and stretching female athletes in sports settings” – Lecturer: Akiko Kihira (Kuretake Gakuen oriental Medicine Clinical Research Institute, Judo therapist)
* 16:00: Closing Ceremony/Questionnaire
* 17:00: Optional Opinion Exchange Meeting
Training Points/Learning Objectives:
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