Since its establishment in 1972, the Center has played a pioneering role in the study of Oriental medicine. In 1986, it became the first Japanese institution to be designated as a WHO Collaborating Center for Traditional Medicine. In the clinical department featuring Kampo (Japanese herbal) medicine and acupuncture, experts on Oriental medicine practice patient-focused treatments with a “human” touch. The Center will continue to focus on research, using Western medicine to complement Oriental medicine, to realize comprehensive healthcare practiced at an even higher level.