Lotus Wakan Clinic
About
Lotus Wakan Clinic, located in Nagatoishi, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, opened in April 2019 and specializes in Kampo (traditional Japanese herbal) medicine, neurology, and internal medicine. The clinic's defining feature is its provision of personalized, made-to-order care that integrates traditional Kampo medicine — a medical system unique to Japan — with Western medicine. The director, Dr. Hideaki Tokunaga, also serves as a part-time physician at the Kampo Medicine Center of Keio University Hospital, bringing a high level of expertise to every consultation. The clinic addresses a wide range of conditions, including physical complaints with no detectable Western medical abnormality (such as chills, dizziness, and headaches), allergic disorders, gynecological conditions, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, chronic neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease and post-stroke sequelae, lifestyle-related diseases, and long COVID — making it a resource for patients who have not found sufficient relief through conventional treatments. Kampo consultations utilize traditional diagnostic methods including pulse diagnosis, tongue diagnosis, and abdominal palpation in addition to medical interviews, allowing prescriptions to be tailored to each patient's constitution and condition. A notable strength of the clinic is its ability to prescribe both granule (extract) formulations and decocted herbal medicines. Appointments are strictly by reservation, with scheduling designed to prevent overlap among patients in the waiting room, ensuring a relaxed and unhurried clinical environment. English-language consultations are available, and on-site parking is provided.
