OpenFieldTakarazuka University of Medical Health Care (TUMH) Tokyo Campus, situated in Nishi-Shinjuku, is an elite professional health institution renowned for Judo therapy, acupuncture and moxibustion, sports conditioning, and athletic rehabilitation.
Operating its modern urban facility in Nishi-Shinjuku, Takarazuka University of Medical Health Care Tokyo Campus combines classical Japanese therapeutic manual medicine with modern sports science. TUMH educates national certified Judo Therapists (Judo Seifukushi), Acupuncturists, and Moxibustionists who serve top professional athletic teams, national Olympic training centers, and regional orthopedic clinics.
Undergraduate entrance requires graduation from an accredited high school, submission of academic transcripts, a statement of vocational purpose, and Japanese language ability (JLPT N2 or higher). International candidates may also enroll in the accredited Japanese Language and Healthcare Preparatory Bekka course prior to entering full degree tracks.
Four-year specialized degree qualifying graduates for the National Judo Therapist (Judo Seifukushi) licensure, covering bone fracture reduction, joint dislocation management, athletic taping, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
Curriculum preparing graduates for the National Acupuncturist and Moxibustionist licenses, integrating classical meridian theory, modern neurological pain control, and sports performance enhancement.
Four-year curriculum qualifying graduates for the National Physical Therapist license, focusing on athletic injury prevention, return-to-sport protocols, functional movement screening, and manual therapy.
One-year intensive preparatory curriculum for international students, combining advanced medical Japanese terminology, anatomical vocabulary, and direct qualification for TUMH bachelor's degrees.
Postgraduate clinical certificate providing hands-on training in joint mobilization, myofascial release, therapeutic exercise prescription, and dynamic neuromuscular stabilization.
Institutional merit award created to support international students studying Judo therapy, acupuncture, and physical therapy in Tokyo.
Professor of Judo Therapy and Sports Traumatology · Department of Judo Therapy
Prof. Dr. Yoshida is an authoritative scholar in traditional Japanese manual bone-setting (Sekifuku), analyzing kinetic joint stabilization and non-invasive fracture reduction techniques.
View research profile ↗Professor of Acupuncture and Neurophysiology · Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Prof. Dr. Matsumoto investigates neurohumoral pathways mediating electroacupuncture pain relief, autonomic heart rate variability changes during needle insertion, and post-exercise recovery.
View research profile ↗Professor of Sports Physical Therapy and Functional Kinesiology · Department of Physical Therapy
Prof. Dr. Sano researches dynamic valgus knee stabilization exercises for female athletes, neuromuscular retraining after cruciate ligament reconstruction, and functional rehabilitation testing.
View research profile ↗University profile compiled from official TUMH Tokyo Campus Takarazukairyodaigaku Tokyo Campus academic bulletins and institutional directories reviewed on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent research guide.