Our journey to establish a treatment center in Cambodia did not begin as a business “overseas expansion.” It all started from a single meaningful connection — a “go-en.”
One day, one of our patients told us about their work running “Ohmidas,” a Cambodian sending organization — in other words, a Japanese language school that supports young Cambodians who aspire to work in Japan.
Through that conversation, we learned how passionately local students strive every day — saying, “One day, I want to work in Japan,” “I want to learn Japanese culture.”
When I heard their story, I felt it deeply in my heart: “Cambodian people are truly sincere, hardworking, and, above all, deeply kind and genuine.”
To see it with my own eyes, I decided to visit the country myself.
Upon arriving, that impression turned into certainty.
Everywhere I went, people smiled warmly.
When someone was in trouble, others naturally offered a helping hand.
And their eagerness to learn was truly inspiring.
Our advisor, Mr. Maeda, also conducted practical care-movement training at Ohmidas, and was deeply moved by the students’ enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
“This country has incredible potential — it only needs the right opportunity.”
That was the moment we truly felt it.
In Japan, we have long cultivated globally recognized healthcare techniques such as acupuncture, osteopathy, and rehabilitation.
Meanwhile, in Cambodia, many people still lack access to adequate treatment or rehabilitation services.
That is why we wanted to share our knowledge and skills — not only to ease pain, but to nurture a culture of health.
From that belief, our activities in Cambodia began.
When working abroad, the most important thing is “to truly love the country you’re in.”
Building trust takes time — especially when cultures, customs, and ways of thinking differ.
But by taking an interest in local people, history, and traditions — by walking, talking, and feeling with your own senses — you begin to build genuine connections and the resolve to truly engage with the country.
Today, we have one more important goal ahead of us.
That is — to establish an “Acupuncture School in Cambodia.”
Our aim is not only to provide treatment, but to create an educational environment where local young people can stand on the side of those who heal.
We believe that true international contribution lies not merely in “teaching skills,” but in “nurturing people.”
One day, we hope to see practitioners trained in Cambodia caring for their own communities —
protecting the health of their people and supporting their region’s future.
That is the vision we are wholeheartedly pursuing.
To achieve this, the foundation lies in principles such as 5S — Seiri (Sort), Seiton (Set in order), Seiso (Shine), Seiketsu (Standardize), and Shitsuke (Sustain) — and in cultivating the right attitude toward work.
In Japan’s clinical and rehabilitation settings, every small action reflects one’s mindset.
Handling tools with care, keeping promises, expressing gratitude to teammates —
these simple habits build the trust that patients place in us.
Therefore, beyond acupuncture and rehabilitation techniques,
we hope to pass on lessons about the meaning of work, sincerity, and compassion.
This is not just about transferring skills.
It is about sharing the spirit of the Japanese workplace —
so that Cambodian youth can practice medicine with confidence and pride in their own country.
Maintaining a clean treatment environment, respecting colleagues, and caring for those in front of you —
we believe that these fundamentals are the first step toward nurturing professionals who can serve anywhere in the world.
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