Ishikin Hospital, operated by Medical Corporation Ichirokai and located in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture, specializes in proctology and gastroenterology. With over half a century of history, the hospital has performed more than 11,000 anal surgeries and 60,000 endoscopic examinations. Conducting over 500 anal surgeries annually, it is recognized as a leading specialized facility in the prefecture. The hospital offers a wide range of services including proctology, endoscopy (stomach and colon), constipation/fecal incontinence/bowel function clinics, diabetes and endocrinology, inflammatory bowel disease, general internal medicine, dermatology, and orthopedics. Colonoscopy procedures use sedation to minimize discomfort, and same-day polyp removal is available at the physician's discretion. For patients traveling from distant areas, admission the day before the examination is also available. For anal surgery, the hospital combines spinal and intravenous anesthesia, balancing curative treatment with preservation of anal function, and emphasizes safety through post-operative hospitalization and monitoring. English support is available, and parking facilities are provided.