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They are at time.com/newsletters and are separate from a paid subscription. Doctors and medical professionals worldwide uphold a commitment to patient welfare and the highest ethical standards. In Japan, a world-class healthcare system has been built by professionals who take pride in their work, drive cutting-edge research and pursue the best outcomes. As the country faces a looming labor shortage and an aging population, these medical trailblazers will carry Japan’s healthcare system into the future.  **Masaki Tanito** Department of Ophthalmology, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine Professor & Chairman Advanced research on glaucoma treatment, with joint development of medical devices for refractory glaucoma. 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[Learn More](https://jadserve.postrelease.com/trk?ntv%5Fat=4&ntv%5Fui=718f8027-a6c4-42aa-be64-c52763346ef1&ntv%5Fa=LjIKAkqx2A73sSA&ntv%5Ffl=H8%5FNIX%5FfVs0Ik5QLWe2EYNSOhM%5FGA7mh6KYe3dNlwZLWhvefkrPki9wt5N%5FYRmj%5FDCe%5Fu%5FbDL4l0dWO2XOSMhGEcCsnuVJRasJHKwOmqKtp0k6eMmkiyx5yQ6lMUZVAxcVE5%5FQB0T9zdSbmSpjZtMlzjCvKY1umHntTldknw0HAKaCPXhdZjVryPqzvsO6EaleWxLSLDO0NWCovpOXxPaf0w-CTQro68rhiZuOpHr9%5FefYN0JQ3JGIQlzZY8u2Y8NxRX8n-LCO3l46t6BuKTvjlpsW6AZN%5FqARHR0SDZgG%5F0ZMrLMerc5-eYQ0o-UtaiJuYjwhe7ADxj40VPYsvfKdwSx3S7HiNgjDMJKzdD4tRmaqbS1Jvf%5FlGBRA-pHA-I0fNgxR88knI%5FdAaQtcT2%5FCky5NFtwpSs%5FjLZDfqgSPdXvZwNlujlqq6SzXhVEMKnFw6doodIRfGrTQVOONE1sC9TNWezo9Z9EjA6AavYXqE=&ord=-30337487&ntv%5Fht=j1QMagA&prx%5Fr=https://medical-trailblazers.com/eiji-kanehira/)  **Yoko Kato** Department of Neurosurgery, Fujita Health University Bantane Hospital Professor Renowned neurosurgeon known as the “Godmother” of brain surgery, performing over 3,000 aneurysm clipping operations. [Learn More](https://jadserve.postrelease.com/trk?ntv%5Fat=4&ntv%5Fui=718f8027-a6c4-42aa-be64-c52763346ef1&ntv%5Fa=LjIKAkqx2A73sSA&ntv%5Ffl=H8%5FNIX%5FfVs0Ik5QLWe2EYNSOhM%5FGA7mh6KYe3dNlwZLWhvefkrPki9wt5N%5FYRmj%5FDCe%5Fu%5FbDL4l0dWO2XOSMhGEcCsnuVJRasJHKwOmqKtp0k6eMmkiyx5yQ6lMUZVAxcVE5%5FQB0T9zdSbmSpjZtMlzjCvKY1umHntTldknw0HAKaCPXhdZjVryPqzvsO6EaleWxLSLDO0NWCovpOXxPaf0w-CTQro68rhiZuOpHr9%5FefYN0JQ3JGIQlzZY8u2Y8NxRX8n-LCO3l46t6BuKTvjlpsW6AZN%5FqARHR0SDZgG%5F0ZMrLMerc5-eYQ0o-UtaiJuYjwhe7ADxj40VPYsvfKdwSx3S7HiNgjDMJKzdD4tRmaqbS1Jvf%5FlGBRA-pHA-I0fNgxR88knI%5FdAaQtcT2%5FCky5NFtwpSs%5FjLZDfqgSPdXvZwNlujlqq6SzXhVEMKnFw6doodIRfGrTQVOONE1sC9TNWezo9Z9EjA6AavYXqE=&ord=-30337487&ntv%5Fht=j1QMagA&prx%5Fr=https://medical-trailblazers.com/yoko-kato/)  **Katsumi Takizawa** Asahikawa Red Cross Hospital, Japanese Red Cross Society Deputy Director Neurosurgeon with experience of over 350 surgeries in 15 countries. Dedicated to mentoring students in Southeast Asia. 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[Learn More](https://jadserve.postrelease.com/trk?ntv%5Fat=4&ntv%5Fui=718f8027-a6c4-42aa-be64-c52763346ef1&ntv%5Fa=LjIKAkqx2A73sSA&ntv%5Ffl=H8%5FNIX%5FfVs0Ik5QLWe2EYNSOhM%5FGA7mh6KYe3dNlwZLWhvefkrPki9wt5N%5FYRmj%5FDCe%5Fu%5FbDL4l0dWO2XOSMhGEcCsnuVJRasJHKwOmqKtp0k6eMmkiyx5yQ6lMUZVAxcVE5%5FQB0T9zdSbmSpjZtMlzjCvKY1umHntTldknw0HAKaCPXhdZjVryPqzvsO6EaleWxLSLDO0NWCovpOXxPaf0w-CTQro68rhiZuOpHr9%5FefYN0JQ3JGIQlzZY8u2Y8NxRX8n-LCO3l46t6BuKTvjlpsW6AZN%5FqARHR0SDZgG%5F0ZMrLMerc5-eYQ0o-UtaiJuYjwhe7ADxj40VPYsvfKdwSx3S7HiNgjDMJKzdD4tRmaqbS1Jvf%5FlGBRA-pHA-I0fNgxR88knI%5FdAaQtcT2%5FCky5NFtwpSs%5FjLZDfqgSPdXvZwNlujlqq6SzXhVEMKnFw6doodIRfGrTQVOONE1sC9TNWezo9Z9EjA6AavYXqE=&ord=-30337487&ntv%5Fht=j1QMagA&prx%5Fr=https://medical-trailblazers.com/mitsuo-moriya/)  **Takamichi Mitsutake** Mitsutake Internal Medicine & Cardiology Hospital, Gensyu-Kai Social Medical Corporation Chairman Manages a hospital on Iki Island. Redefining rural healthcare through hospital-centered urban development. 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[Learn More](https://jadserve.postrelease.com/trk?ntv%5Fat=4&ntv%5Fui=718f8027-a6c4-42aa-be64-c52763346ef1&ntv%5Fa=LjIKAkqx2A73sSA&ntv%5Ffl=H8%5FNIX%5FfVs0Ik5QLWe2EYNSOhM%5FGA7mh6KYe3dNlwZLWhvefkrPki9wt5N%5FYRmj%5FDCe%5Fu%5FbDL4l0dWO2XOSMhGEcCsnuVJRasJHKwOmqKtp0k6eMmkiyx5yQ6lMUZVAxcVE5%5FQB0T9zdSbmSpjZtMlzjCvKY1umHntTldknw0HAKaCPXhdZjVryPqzvsO6EaleWxLSLDO0NWCovpOXxPaf0w-CTQro68rhiZuOpHr9%5FefYN0JQ3JGIQlzZY8u2Y8NxRX8n-LCO3l46t6BuKTvjlpsW6AZN%5FqARHR0SDZgG%5F0ZMrLMerc5-eYQ0o-UtaiJuYjwhe7ADxj40VPYsvfKdwSx3S7HiNgjDMJKzdD4tRmaqbS1Jvf%5FlGBRA-pHA-I0fNgxR88knI%5FdAaQtcT2%5FCky5NFtwpSs%5FjLZDfqgSPdXvZwNlujlqq6SzXhVEMKnFw6doodIRfGrTQVOONE1sC9TNWezo9Z9EjA6AavYXqE=&ord=-30337487&ntv%5Fht=j1QMagA&prx%5Fr=https://medical-trailblazers.com/tadashi-nakamura/)  **Tsuyoshi Takara** Takara Clinic, Seishin-Kai Medical Corporation Director Surgeon known for developing original TCTP Therapy, integrating radiation and immunotherapy for cancer treatment. 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[Learn More](https://jadserve.postrelease.com/trk?ntv%5Fat=4&ntv%5Fui=718f8027-a6c4-42aa-be64-c52763346ef1&ntv%5Fa=LjIKAkqx2A73sSA&ntv%5Ffl=H8%5FNIX%5FfVs0Ik5QLWe2EYNSOhM%5FGA7mh6KYe3dNlwZLWhvefkrPki9wt5N%5FYRmj%5FDCe%5Fu%5FbDL4l0dWO2XOSMhGEcCsnuVJRasJHKwOmqKtp0k6eMmkiyx5yQ6lMUZVAxcVE5%5FQB0T9zdSbmSpjZtMlzjCvKY1umHntTldknw0HAKaCPXhdZjVryPqzvsO6EaleWxLSLDO0NWCovpOXxPaf0w-CTQro68rhiZuOpHr9%5FefYN0JQ3JGIQlzZY8u2Y8NxRX8n-LCO3l46t6BuKTvjlpsW6AZN%5FqARHR0SDZgG%5F0ZMrLMerc5-eYQ0o-UtaiJuYjwhe7ADxj40VPYsvfKdwSx3S7HiNgjDMJKzdD4tRmaqbS1Jvf%5FlGBRA-pHA-I0fNgxR88knI%5FdAaQtcT2%5FCky5NFtwpSs%5FjLZDfqgSPdXvZwNlujlqq6SzXhVEMKnFw6doodIRfGrTQVOONE1sC9TNWezo9Z9EjA6AavYXqE=&ord=-30337487&ntv%5Fht=j1QMagA&prx%5Fr=https://medical-trailblazers.com/kazutaka-yamada/)  **Yoshimichi Hasegawa** AkuA Dental Clinic Director Dentist operating a fully private practice, allowing the clinic to provide treatments truly needed by each patient. [Learn More](https://jadserve.postrelease.com/trk?ntv%5Fat=4&ntv%5Fui=718f8027-a6c4-42aa-be64-c52763346ef1&ntv%5Fa=LjIKAkqx2A73sSA&ntv%5Ffl=H8%5FNIX%5FfVs0Ik5QLWe2EYNSOhM%5FGA7mh6KYe3dNlwZLWhvefkrPki9wt5N%5FYRmj%5FDCe%5Fu%5FbDL4l0dWO2XOSMhGEcCsnuVJRasJHKwOmqKtp0k6eMmkiyx5yQ6lMUZVAxcVE5%5FQB0T9zdSbmSpjZtMlzjCvKY1umHntTldknw0HAKaCPXhdZjVryPqzvsO6EaleWxLSLDO0NWCovpOXxPaf0w-CTQro68rhiZuOpHr9%5FefYN0JQ3JGIQlzZY8u2Y8NxRX8n-LCO3l46t6BuKTvjlpsW6AZN%5FqARHR0SDZgG%5F0ZMrLMerc5-eYQ0o-UtaiJuYjwhe7ADxj40VPYsvfKdwSx3S7HiNgjDMJKzdD4tRmaqbS1Jvf%5FlGBRA-pHA-I0fNgxR88knI%5FdAaQtcT2%5FCky5NFtwpSs%5FjLZDfqgSPdXvZwNlujlqq6SzXhVEMKnFw6doodIRfGrTQVOONE1sC9TNWezo9Z9EjA6AavYXqE=&ord=-30337487&ntv%5Fht=j1QMagA&prx%5Fr=https://medical-trailblazers.com/yoshimichi-hasegawa/)  **Shunichi Kobayashi** Shunsō-Kai Medical Corporation Chairman & Internist Internist providing whole-person care, integrating preventive medicine and health education for patients and families. [Learn More](https://jadserve.postrelease.com/trk?ntv%5Fat=4&ntv%5Fui=718f8027-a6c4-42aa-be64-c52763346ef1&ntv%5Fa=LjIKAkqx2A73sSA&ntv%5Ffl=H8%5FNIX%5FfVs0Ik5QLWe2EYNSOhM%5FGA7mh6KYe3dNlwZLWhvefkrPki9wt5N%5FYRmj%5FDCe%5Fu%5FbDL4l0dWO2XOSMhGEcCsnuVJRasJHKwOmqKtp0k6eMmkiyx5yQ6lMUZVAxcVE5%5FQB0T9zdSbmSpjZtMlzjCvKY1umHntTldknw0HAKaCPXhdZjVryPqzvsO6EaleWxLSLDO0NWCovpOXxPaf0w-CTQro68rhiZuOpHr9%5FefYN0JQ3JGIQlzZY8u2Y8NxRX8n-LCO3l46t6BuKTvjlpsW6AZN%5FqARHR0SDZgG%5F0ZMrLMerc5-eYQ0o-UtaiJuYjwhe7ADxj40VPYsvfKdwSx3S7HiNgjDMJKzdD4tRmaqbS1Jvf%5FlGBRA-pHA-I0fNgxR88knI%5FdAaQtcT2%5FCky5NFtwpSs%5FjLZDfqgSPdXvZwNlujlqq6SzXhVEMKnFw6doodIRfGrTQVOONE1sC9TNWezo9Z9EjA6AavYXqE=&ord=-30337487&ntv%5Fht=j1QMagA&prx%5Fr=https://medical-trailblazers.com/shunichi-kobayashi/)  **Hiroyasu Kobayashi** Kobayashi Internal Medicine & Respiratory Clinic, Kōjitsu-Kai Medical Corporation Director Respiratory specialist who began in rural medicine. Published research, further study and now runs a clinic in Mie. [Learn More](https://jadserve.postrelease.com/trk?ntv%5Fat=4&ntv%5Fui=718f8027-a6c4-42aa-be64-c52763346ef1&ntv%5Fa=LjIKAkqx2A73sSA&ntv%5Ffl=H8%5FNIX%5FfVs0Ik5QLWe2EYNSOhM%5FGA7mh6KYe3dNlwZLWhvefkrPki9wt5N%5FYRmj%5FDCe%5Fu%5FbDL4l0dWO2XOSMhGEcCsnuVJRasJHKwOmqKtp0k6eMmkiyx5yQ6lMUZVAxcVE5%5FQB0T9zdSbmSpjZtMlzjCvKY1umHntTldknw0HAKaCPXhdZjVryPqzvsO6EaleWxLSLDO0NWCovpOXxPaf0w-CTQro68rhiZuOpHr9%5FefYN0JQ3JGIQlzZY8u2Y8NxRX8n-LCO3l46t6BuKTvjlpsW6AZN%5FqARHR0SDZgG%5F0ZMrLMerc5-eYQ0o-UtaiJuYjwhe7ADxj40VPYsvfKdwSx3S7HiNgjDMJKzdD4tRmaqbS1Jvf%5FlGBRA-pHA-I0fNgxR88knI%5FdAaQtcT2%5FCky5NFtwpSs%5FjLZDfqgSPdXvZwNlujlqq6SzXhVEMKnFw6doodIRfGrTQVOONE1sC9TNWezo9Z9EjA6AavYXqE=&ord=-30337487&ntv%5Fht=j1QMagA&prx%5Fr=https://medical-trailblazers.com/hiroyasu-kobayashi/)  **Jun Saito** Saito Internal Medicine Clinic, Shinjun-Kai Medical Corporation Director Internist with understanding of each patient’s lifestyle, tailoring to individual needs as a community physician. [Learn More](https://jadserve.postrelease.com/trk?ntv%5Fat=4&ntv%5Fui=718f8027-a6c4-42aa-be64-c52763346ef1&ntv%5Fa=LjIKAkqx2A73sSA&ntv%5Ffl=H8%5FNIX%5FfVs0Ik5QLWe2EYNSOhM%5FGA7mh6KYe3dNlwZLWhvefkrPki9wt5N%5FYRmj%5FDCe%5Fu%5FbDL4l0dWO2XOSMhGEcCsnuVJRasJHKwOmqKtp0k6eMmkiyx5yQ6lMUZVAxcVE5%5FQB0T9zdSbmSpjZtMlzjCvKY1umHntTldknw0HAKaCPXhdZjVryPqzvsO6EaleWxLSLDO0NWCovpOXxPaf0w-CTQro68rhiZuOpHr9%5FefYN0JQ3JGIQlzZY8u2Y8NxRX8n-LCO3l46t6BuKTvjlpsW6AZN%5FqARHR0SDZgG%5F0ZMrLMerc5-eYQ0o-UtaiJuYjwhe7ADxj40VPYsvfKdwSx3S7HiNgjDMJKzdD4tRmaqbS1Jvf%5FlGBRA-pHA-I0fNgxR88knI%5FdAaQtcT2%5FCky5NFtwpSs%5FjLZDfqgSPdXvZwNlujlqq6SzXhVEMKnFw6doodIRfGrTQVOONE1sC9TNWezo9Z9EjA6AavYXqE=&ord=-30337487&ntv%5Fht=j1QMagA&prx%5Fr=https://medical-trailblazers.com/jun-saito/)  **Takeshi Matsumoto** Mirai Dental & Orthodontic Clinic, MDC Medical Corporation Director Dentist with a philosophy of "oral health is integral to overall wellness," focusing on maintaining systemic health. [Learn More](https://jadserve.postrelease.com/trk?ntv%5Fat=4&ntv%5Fui=718f8027-a6c4-42aa-be64-c52763346ef1&ntv%5Fa=LjIKAkqx2A73sSA&ntv%5Ffl=H8%5FNIX%5FfVs0Ik5QLWe2EYNSOhM%5FGA7mh6KYe3dNlwZLWhvefkrPki9wt5N%5FYRmj%5FDCe%5Fu%5FbDL4l0dWO2XOSMhGEcCsnuVJRasJHKwOmqKtp0k6eMmkiyx5yQ6lMUZVAxcVE5%5FQB0T9zdSbmSpjZtMlzjCvKY1umHntTldknw0HAKaCPXhdZjVryPqzvsO6EaleWxLSLDO0NWCovpOXxPaf0w-CTQro68rhiZuOpHr9%5FefYN0JQ3JGIQlzZY8u2Y8NxRX8n-LCO3l46t6BuKTvjlpsW6AZN%5FqARHR0SDZgG%5F0ZMrLMerc5-eYQ0o-UtaiJuYjwhe7ADxj40VPYsvfKdwSx3S7HiNgjDMJKzdD4tRmaqbS1Jvf%5FlGBRA-pHA-I0fNgxR88knI%5FdAaQtcT2%5FCky5NFtwpSs%5FjLZDfqgSPdXvZwNlujlqq6SzXhVEMKnFw6doodIRfGrTQVOONE1sC9TNWezo9Z9EjA6AavYXqE=&ord=-30337487&ntv%5Fht=j1QMagA&prx%5Fr=https://medical-trailblazers.com/takeshi-matsumoto/)  **Yusuke Tanada** KUMA CARE CLINIC, Osaka Director Cosmetic surgeon, specializing in lower-eyelid rejuvenation (transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty) procedures. [Learn More](https://jadserve.postrelease.com/trk?ntv%5Fat=4&ntv%5Fui=718f8027-a6c4-42aa-be64-c52763346ef1&ntv%5Fa=LjIKAkqx2A73sSA&ntv%5Ffl=H8%5FNIX%5FfVs0Ik5QLWe2EYNSOhM%5FGA7mh6KYe3dNlwZLWhvefkrPki9wt5N%5FYRmj%5FDCe%5Fu%5FbDL4l0dWO2XOSMhGEcCsnuVJRasJHKwOmqKtp0k6eMmkiyx5yQ6lMUZVAxcVE5%5FQB0T9zdSbmSpjZtMlzjCvKY1umHntTldknw0HAKaCPXhdZjVryPqzvsO6EaleWxLSLDO0NWCovpOXxPaf0w-CTQro68rhiZuOpHr9%5FefYN0JQ3JGIQlzZY8u2Y8NxRX8n-LCO3l46t6BuKTvjlpsW6AZN%5FqARHR0SDZgG%5F0ZMrLMerc5-eYQ0o-UtaiJuYjwhe7ADxj40VPYsvfKdwSx3S7HiNgjDMJKzdD4tRmaqbS1Jvf%5FlGBRA-pHA-I0fNgxR88knI%5FdAaQtcT2%5FCky5NFtwpSs%5FjLZDfqgSPdXvZwNlujlqq6SzXhVEMKnFw6doodIRfGrTQVOONE1sC9TNWezo9Z9EjA6AavYXqE=&ord=-30337487&ntv%5Fht=j1QMagA&prx%5Fr=https://medical-trailblazers.com/yusuke-tanada/)  **Ko Masumoto** Masumoto Orthopaedic Clinic, Keiyū-Kai Medical Corporation Director Surgeon specializing in sports medicine. Team doctor for multiple professional teams, including the Yomiuri Giants. [Learn More](https://jadserve.postrelease.com/trk?ntv%5Fat=4&ntv%5Fui=718f8027-a6c4-42aa-be64-c52763346ef1&ntv%5Fa=LjIKAkqx2A73sSA&ntv%5Ffl=H8%5FNIX%5FfVs0Ik5QLWe2EYNSOhM%5FGA7mh6KYe3dNlwZLWhvefkrPki9wt5N%5FYRmj%5FDCe%5Fu%5FbDL4l0dWO2XOSMhGEcCsnuVJRasJHKwOmqKtp0k6eMmkiyx5yQ6lMUZVAxcVE5%5FQB0T9zdSbmSpjZtMlzjCvKY1umHntTldknw0HAKaCPXhdZjVryPqzvsO6EaleWxLSLDO0NWCovpOXxPaf0w-CTQro68rhiZuOpHr9%5FefYN0JQ3JGIQlzZY8u2Y8NxRX8n-LCO3l46t6BuKTvjlpsW6AZN%5FqARHR0SDZgG%5F0ZMrLMerc5-eYQ0o-UtaiJuYjwhe7ADxj40VPYsvfKdwSx3S7HiNgjDMJKzdD4tRmaqbS1Jvf%5FlGBRA-pHA-I0fNgxR88knI%5FdAaQtcT2%5FCky5NFtwpSs%5FjLZDfqgSPdXvZwNlujlqq6SzXhVEMKnFw6doodIRfGrTQVOONE1sC9TNWezo9Z9EjA6AavYXqE=&ord=-30337487&ntv%5Fht=j1QMagA&prx%5Fr=https://medical-trailblazers.com/ko-masumoto/)  **Masahiro Kaneda** Kaneda Eye Clinic Director Ophthalmologist selected for The Best Doctors in Japan 2024–2025, known for technical excellence and compassionate care. 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