A guided observation and technique tour through Tokyo-area acupuncture clinics run by senior acupuncturists, Dr Iwashita Shumei and Dr Katai Shuichi.

The trip also includes excursions to major urban centers and forest sanctuaries in equally fun and sacred regions of Japan.

All interpretation provided by Dr. Andrew J Pollak.

Acupuncture and Moxa Seminar with Dr Katai Shuichi in Tsukuba, Japan

A guided and interpreted workshop for acupuncturists

The next trip is scheduled for:

May 10th-May 17th, 2025.

Learn about Japanese-style acupuncture directly from senior practitioners.

Soak out your burn out in luscious hot springs.

Replenish your spirit with journeys into sacred shrines.

Earn 24 CEUs to bring home along with heaps of souvenirs.

All translation and accommodation arranged by Dr. Andrew J Pollak.

Online Registration processed by the High Desert Hari Society:

Register here for 2025

Must be a licensed acupuncturist or current tcm Student.

The 2025 Acu Abroad with Dr. Katai is an interactive immersion in traditional Japanese acupuncture and moxibustion. Together, we will receive a blessing for a successful acupuncture practice from the sacred Ejima Sugiyama Shrine, explore the Edo Tokyo Museum, stroll around the Imperial Palace, marvel at the technology in Akihabara and hike Mt Tsukuba to integrate the technical learning in the splendor of nature. After easing into Japan with cultural activities, we will spend two days in Dr. Katai's nature-enclosed clinic, learning and practicing pain management and OB/GYN theory and techniques directly from this well-published senior practitioner. Additionally, we will make rounds through the Tsukuba Technical University Integrative Medicine Center, observing real treatments with acupuncture, moxibustion and Shiatsu. We will finish off the trip with a round of treatment and observation in Dr. Katai's International Doho Park Acu-Moxa Institute to experience how he implements his unique style of gentle distal needling and moxibustion.

Cost: $1975. Payments made online incur a non-refundable 3% processing fee

What is Included? The program fee covers all costs associated with lodging, ground transportation within Japan, entrance fees for the Edo Tokyo Museum and Imperial Palace Garden, the welcome dinner and the closing dinner celebrations, technique instruction, clinical observation, spoken translation services within Japan and registration processing and handling.

What is NOT Included? Airfare to Japan from the student’s home country, daily meals and souvenirs.

Cancellation policy: All requests for cancellation must be submitted no less than 90 days from the start of the trip to be eligible for a full refund.