Ayurveda in Japan
In Japan, study, research and spread of Ayurveda is being carried out for the last 30 years. The Osaka Medical School has established Society of Ayurveda in Japan in 1969. Since then, various programs like seminar, etc was organized for the propagation of Ayurveda. Many delegations from India including contemporary Ayurveda personalities visited Japan, giving good boost to the popularity of Ayurveda in Japan.
The Institute of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Tokyo established in 1994 conducts short-term course for health professional, which contains 50 hours of theoretical teaching and 50 hours of practical training. A special course in Panchakarma is also being offered to general public. A quarterly periodical named Shanti Marga is being published since its inception. Many books have already been translated in Japanese and published. Other Ayurveda institute, Aihore Pratisthanam Osaka Ayurveda Kenkyusho was established in Japan in 1987. They have also translated few Ayurveda classics in Japanese language. These institutes are conducting short-term primary course of 54 hours and advance course of 91 hours. They also have a course of Bhava Prakasha to study Ayurveda and Sanskrit together. Founders of college are well qualified in Ayurveda and a qualified faculty from India also supports college.
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