About JAC
About JAC
- About Japanese Association of Chiropractors -
About JAC
- About Japanese Association of Chiropractors -
INTRODUCTION:
Among the numerous chiropractic organizations in Japan, the Japanese Association of Chiropractors (JAC) serves as the official representative of the national chiropractic profession. Since 1999, the JAC has been the only national member of the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC). In 2007, the JAC was registered as a government-recognized corporate organization in Japan. JAC’s membership consists of chiropractors in Japan who meet WHO educational standards, representing the majority of international-standard chiropractors in the country.
Following the 2012 report by the National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan (NCAC), the JAC has maintained continuous communication with NCAC, the Consumer Affairs Agency, the Japan Advertising Review Organization (JARO), and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) to ensure public safety.
The JAC also supports the Japan Chiropractic Register (JCR), a self-regulatory body that protects public safety by maintaining a registry of qualified chiropractors. The JAC submits this list to the MHLW to provide transparency and accountability.
Additionally, the JAC established the Japanese Society of Chiropractic Science (JSCS) within its organization to promote evidence-based, patient-centered, interprofessional, and collaborative chiropractic practice. JSCS hosts an annual research conference to advance scientific understanding and professional standards in chiropractic care.
POLICIES AND STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
- In cooperation with international organizations such as the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC), the Japanese Association of Chiropractors (JAC) introduces and promotes international standards of chiropractic care in both education and legislative initiatives within Japan.
- The JAC raises public awareness of chiropractic through various media channels and scientific research dissemination.
- The JAC upholds professional ethics, strictly prohibiting its members from teaching chiropractic techniques to individuals who have not completed a recognized chiropractic educational program or are not currently enrolled in one.
MISSION, VISION and STRATEGIC GOALS:
MISSION, VISION and STRATEGIC GOALS:
Mission
To promote and develop chiropractic as an integral part of the nation’s healthcare system.
Vision
To encourage chiropractors to adhere to a professional code of ethics, continuously improve their clinical competencies, and contribute to the recognition of chiropractic as a legitimate, internationally accepted healthcare profession that supports the health and welfare of the Japanese nation.
Strategic Goals
- Research: Promote the study of chiropractic care with a focus on safety and effectiveness.
- Clinical: Achieve official recognition of chiropractors in Japan who are educated according to WHO standards.
- International: Participate in international meetings and academic conferences to stay aligned with global developments.
- Education: Support and expand chiropractic education based on WHO international standards.
- Social: Advocate for the legislation and formal recognition of the chiropractic profession in Japan.
JAC Board of Directors
JAC Board of Directors
| 2025-2027 Board of Directors |
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| Honorary President | Mr. Masao Akamatsu (former vice-minister of MHLW) |
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| President | Dr. Simon Takayanagi |
| Vice President | Dr. Junko Usuda |
| National Chief Director | Dr. Shuhei Oguchi |
| National Director | Dr. Tom Wakatsuki |
| National Director | Dr. Masaru Sakuta |
| Auditor | Dr. Junya Kage |
| Regional Director- East Japan | Dr. Daisuke Nozaki |
| Regional Director-West Japan | Dr. Miyuki Arataki |
| Executive Advisors |
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| Research Advisor | Prof. Masayoshi Tsuruoka |
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| Research Advisor | Prof. Seika Kamohara |
| Research Advisor | Dr. Yoshiaki Takeyachi |
| Legal Advisor (Lawyer) | Ms. Keiko Tamura |
| Legal Advisor (Lawyer) | Mr. Kengo Hatai |
| Audit Advisor | Tooyama Accounting Firm |
| Secretariat |
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| Executive Officer | Dr. Kei Takeyachi |
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| Administrative Officer | Ms. Kaori Yanagisawa |
Regional Board of Directors from East and West Regions
JAC Boards of Directors from 1998-Present
JAPAN COUNTRY REPORTS:
Japan Country Reports were presented by JAC representatives at the WFC Assemblies.
SYMPOSIUMS:
Japanese Association of Chiropractors (JAC) had oragnised the JAC Symposium that is a workshop-based national conference from 1999 to 2017.
Research Conferences:
Japanese Association of Chiropractors (JAC) has its research arm, the Japanese Society of Chiropractic Science (JSCS) that hosts an annual chiropractic research conference since 1983. The research conference was named as Clinical Symposium on Chiropractic from the 1st to the 8th and was named as JSCS Annual Research Conference from the 9th.