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Japanese acupuncture is a gentle and precise style of acupuncture that developed in Japan, influenced by traditional Chinese medicine but with its own unique techniques and philosophy.

One of the main features of Japanese acupuncture is its light touch. The needles used are usually thinner than those used in other styles, and the insertion is often shallow and painless. Some techniques even involve non-insertive needling, where the needle touches the skin without going in.

Japanese acupuncture places great importance on diagnosis through touch, especially abdominal palpation (hara diagnosis). The practitioner carefully feels the body to identify imbalances and selects points based on what the body needs at that moment.

Other tools such as moxibustion (heat therapy using mugwort) and teishin (non-insertive tools) are also commonly used to support the body’s healing process.

Japanese acupuncture is known for being very gentle, personalized, and effective, especially for people who are sensitive or afraid of needles. It is used to treat a wide range of conditions, such as pain, stress, digestive problems, fatigue, and more.