9.Organization
First Phase (June 2001 - May 2005)
Special Committee for Evidence-based Medicine (EBM)
The Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JOSM)
Organization
Notes: The information below is as of June 2000, and may differ from the current status.
| Chairman | Tetsuo AKIBA | Akiba Hospital |
|---|---|---|
| Members (5 persons, order of the Japanese syllabary) |
Yoji IIKURA | Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Showa University |
| Yukio OGIHARA | Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University | |
| Keigo NAKATA | Seikoen Hosono Clinic | |
| Toshihiko HANAWA | Oriental Medicine Research Center, Kitasato University | |
| Kenji FUJIWARA | Department of Internal Medicine, Saitama Medical University | |
| Approach examining members (5 persons, order of the Japanese syllabary) |
Makoto ARAI | Institute of Oriental Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University |
| Ko IWASAKI | Department of Integrated Traditional Medicine, University of Tokyo | |
| Hirozo GOTO | Department of Japanese Oriental (KAMPO) Medicine, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University | |
| Hiroyuki SAKAMAKI | Institute for Health Economics and Policy, Association for Health Economics Research and Social Insurance and Welfare | |
| Takao NAMIKI | Department of Internal Medicine, Chiba Prefectural Togane Hospital | |
| Report writing members (2 persons, order of the Japanese syllabary) |
Tatsutaka YAMAMOTO | Department of Preventive Medicine, St. Marianna University School of Medicine |
| Katsumi YOSHIDA | Department of Preventive Medicine, St. Marianna University School of Medicine | |
| Adviser | Akifumi YAFUNE | Oriental Medicine Research Center, Kitasato University |
Second Phase (June 2005 - May 2009)
Task Force for Evidence Reports (ER-TF)
Special Committee for Evidence-based Medicine (EBM)
The Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JOSM)
Organization

Notes: The information below is as of May 2009, and may differ from the current status.
| Chair | Tetsuro OKABE | Department of Integrated Traditional Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Members (12 persons, order of the Japanese syllabary) |
Makoto ARAI | Department of Oriental Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine |
| Takahisa USHIROYAMA | Health Science Clinic, Osaka Medical College | |
| Tetsuo OIKAWA | Department of Clinical Research, Oriental Medicine Research Center, Kitasato University | |
| Masamichi KITAGAWA | Main Library, Academic Information Center, The Jikei University School of Medicine | |
| Toshiaki KOGURE | Department of Japanese Oriental Medicine, Gunma Central General Hospital | |
| Hirozo GOTO | Department of Japanese Oriental (KAMPO) Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama | |
| Hiroki TAKUMA | Social and Administrative Pharmacy Science Unit, College of Pharmacy, Nihon University | |
| Koki TSURUOKA | Tsurukame Clinic, and Division of Community and Family Medicine, Jichi Medical University | |
| Hideyuki NAKATA | Kampo Internal Medicine/Health Medical Center, Nerima General Hospital | |
| Takao NAMIKI | Department of Frontier Japanese-Oriental (Kampo) Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University | |
| Michio FUJISAWA | Division for Health Service Promotion, University of Tokyo | |
| Etsuo HOSHINO | Department of Gastroenterology, Cancer Institute Ariake Hospital | |
| Yoshiharu MOTOO | Department of Medical Oncology, Kanazawa Medical University | |
| Observers (2 persons, order of the Japanese syllabary) |
Ichiro ARAI | Subcommittee to Assess the Efficacy of Kampo Medicines, Committee on Kampo Formulations for Prescription, Japan Kampo Medicines Manufacturers Association |
| Sen SHINOHARA | Safety Committee, Japan Kampo Medicines Manufacturers Association | |
| Trustee in charge of Special Committee for EBM, Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JSOM) | Tetsuo AKIBA | AKIBA Clinic of Traditional Medicine, Department of Kampo Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine (16 Jun. 2001 - 15 Jun. 2007) |
| Mitsugi SUGIYAMA | Advanced Critical Care and Emergency Center, Yokohama City University School of Medicine (15 Jun. 2007 - 9 Mar. 2009) |
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| Chairperson, Special Committee for EBM, Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JSOM) | Kiichiro TSUTANI | Department of Drug Policy and Management, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Tokyo |
Third Phase (June 2009 - May 2013)
Task Force for Evidence Reports / Clinical Practice Guidelines (ER / CPG-TF)
Committee for Evidence-based Medicine (EBM)
The Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JOSM)
Organization

Notes: The information below is as of May 2013, and may differ from the current status.
| Chair | Tetsuro OKABE | Department of Integrated Traditional Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Members (10 persons, order of the Japanese syllabary) |
Masamichi KITAGAWA | Academic Information Center, the Jikei University School of Medicine |
| Takahisa USHIROYAMA | Health Science Clinic, Osaka Medical College | |
| Toshiaki KOGURE | Department of Japanese Oriental Medicine, Gunma Central and General Hospital | |
| Hirozo GOTO | Department of Kampo Medicine, Hokusei Hospital | |
| Hiroki TAKUMA | Acupuncture and Physical Therapy Teacher Training School, University of Tsukuba | |
| Koki TSURUOKA | Graduate School of Social Service Management, Japan College of Social Work | |
| Hideyuki NAKATA | Kampo Internal Medicine/Health Medical Center, Nerima General Hospital | |
| Michio FUJISAWA | Division for Health Service Promotion, University of Tokyo | |
| Etsuo HOSHINO | Division of Kampo Support, Cancer Institute Ariake Hospital | |
| Yoshiharu MOTOO | Department of Medical Oncology, Kanazawa Medical University | |
| Observers (2 persons, order of the Japanese syllabary) |
Ichiro ARAI | Sub Committee to Assess the Efficacy of Kampo Formulations, Committee on Kampo Formulations for Prescription, Japan Kampo Medicines Manufacturers Association |
| Yutaka OHTANI | Medical Media Center, Toho University | |
| Chairperson, Committee for EBM, Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JSOM) / Trustee in charge of Committee for EBM, JSOM | Kiichiro TSUTANI | Department of Drug Policy and Management, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Tokyo |
Fourth Phase (June 2013 - June 2014)
Task Force for Evidence Reports / Clinical Practice Guidelines (ER / CPG-TF)
Committee for Evidence-based Medicine (EBM)
The Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JOSM)
Organization

Notes: The information below is as of June 2014, and may differ from the current status.
| Chair and chairperson of Committee for EBM, Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JSOM) | Kiichiro TSUTANI | Department of Drug Policy and Management, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Members (12 persons, order of the Japanese syllabary) | Ichiro ARAI | Sub Committee to Assess the Efficacy of Kampo Formulations, Committee on Kampo Formulations for Prescription, Japan Kampo Medicines Manufacturers Association |
| Takahisa USHIROYAMA | Health Science Clinic, Osaka Medical College | |
| Tetsuro OKABE | The University of Tokyo Hospital | |
| Masamichi KITAGAWA | Academic Information Center, The Jikei University School of Medicine | |
| Toshiaki KOGURE | Department of Japanese Oriental Medicine, Gunma Central General Hospital | |
| Hirozo GOTO | Department of Kampo Medicine, Hokusei Hospital | |
| Hiroki TAKUMA | Acupuncture and Physical Therapy Teacher Training School, University of Tsukuba | |
| Koki TSURUOKA | Graduate School of Social Service Management, Japan College of Social Work | |
| Hideyuki NAKATA | Kampo Internal Medicine/Health Medical Center, Nerima General Hospital | |
| Michio FUJISAWA | Division for Health Service Promotion, University of Tokyo | |
| Etsuo HOSHINO | Division of Kampo Support, Cancer Institute Ariake Hospital | |
| Yoshiharu MOTOO | Department of Medical Oncology, Kanazawa Medical University | |
| Trustee in charge of Committee for EBM, Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JSOM) | Shin-ichi MURAMATSU | Division of Oriental Medicine, Center for Community Medicine, Jichi Medical University (vice-president of JSOM, and trustee in charge of Committee for EBM, JSOM) |
| Yukio KANEKO | Kaneko Clinic (vice-trustee in charge of Committee for EBM) |
Fourth Phase (June 2014 - September 2015)
Task Force for Evidence Reports (ER-TF)
Committee for Evidence-based Medicine (EBM)
The Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JOSM)
Organization
Notes: The information below is as of September 2015, and may differ from the current status.
| Chair and chairperson of Committee for EBM, Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JSOM) | Kiichiro TSUTANI | Department of Drug Policy and Management, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Members (13 persons, order of the Japanese syllabary) | Ichiro ARAI | Kampo pharmaceutical sciences course, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nihon Pharmaceutical University |
| Takahisa USHIROYAMA | Health Science Clinic, Osaka Medical College | |
| Tetsuro OKABE | Department of Integrated Traditional Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo | |
| Masamichi KITAGAWA | Academic Information Center, The Jikei University School of Medicine | |
| Toshiaki KOGURE | Department of Japanese Oriental Medicine, Gunma Central General Hospital | |
| Hirozo GOTO | Department of Kampo Medicine, Hokusei Hospital | |
| Hiroki TAKUMA | Acupuncture and Physical Therapy Teacher Training School, University of Tsukuba | |
| Koki TSURUOKA | Graduate School of Social Service Management, Japan College of Social Work | |
| Hideyuki NAKATA | Kampo Internal Medicine/Health Medical Center, Nerima General Hospital | |
| Michio FUJISAWA | Division for Health Service Promotion, University of Tokyo | |
| Etsuo HOSHINO | Division of Kampo Support, Cancer Institute Ariake Hospital | |
| Miyuki MINARI | Sub Committee to Assess the Efficacy of Kampo Formulations, Committee on Kampo Formulations for Prescription, Japan Kampo Medicines Manufacturers Association | |
| Yoshiharu MOTOO | Department of Medical Oncology, Kanazawa Medical University | |
| Trustee in charge of Committee for EBM, Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JSOM) | Shin-ichi MURAMATSU | Division of Oriental Medicine, Center for Community Medicine, Jichi Medical University (vice-president of JSOM, and trustee in charge of Committee for EBM, JSOM) |
| Yukio KANEKO | Kaneko Clinic (vice-trustee in charge of Committee for EBM) |
Fifth Phase (September 2015 - June 2018)
Task Force for Evidence Reports (ER-TF)
Committee for Evidence-based Medicine (EBM)
The Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JOSM)
Organization
| Chair and chairperson of Committee for EBM, Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JSOM) | Yoshiharu MOTOO | Department of Medical Oncology, Kanazawa Medical University |
|---|---|---|
| Members (10 persons, order of the Japanese syllabary) |
Ichiro ARAI | Kampo pharmaceutical sciences course, Department of pharmaceutical sciences, Nihon Pharmaceutical University |
| Takahisa USHIROYAMA | Health Science Clinic, Osaka Medical College | |
| Masamichi KITAGAWA | Academic Information Center, The Jikei University School of Medicine | |
| Toshiaki KOGURE | Department of Japanese Oriental Medicine, Gunma Chuo Hospital | |
| Hirozo GOTO | Department of Kampo Medicine, Hokusei Hospital | |
| Hiroki TAKUMA | Acupuncture and Physical Therapy Teacher Training School, University of Tsukuba | |
| Koki TSURUOKA | Graduate School of Social Service Management, Japan College of Social Work | |
| Hideyuki NAKATA | Kampo Internal Medicine/Health Medical Center, Nerima General Hospital | |
| Etsuo HOSHINO | Division of Kampo Support, Cancer Institute Ariake Hospital | |
| Miyuki MINARI | Sub Committee to Assess the Efficacy of Kampo Formulations, Committee on Kampo Formulations for Prescription, Japan Kampo Medicines Manufacturers Association | |
| Observer | Kiichiro TSUTANI | Faculty of Health Sciences, Tokyo Ariake University of Medical and Health Sciences |
| Trustee in charge of Committee for EBM, Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JSOM) | Shin-ichi MURAMATSU | Division of Oriental Medicine, Center for Community Medicine, Jichi Medical University (vice-president of JSOM, and trustee in charge of Committee for EBM, JSOM) |
| Yukio KANEKO | Kaneko Clinic (vice-trustee in charge of Committee for EBM) |
Fifth Phase (June 2018 - June 2019)
Task Force for Evidence Reports (ER-TF)
Committee for Evidence-based Medicine (EBM)
The Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JOSM)
Organization
| Chair and chairperson of Committee for EBM, Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JSOM) | Yoshiharu MOTOO | Department of Medical Oncology, Kanazawa Medical University |
|---|---|---|
| Members (10 persons, order of the Japanese syllabary) |
Ichiro ARAI | Kampo pharmaceutical sciences course, Department of pharmaceutical sciences, Nihon Pharmaceutical University |
| Yasuhito KATO | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Asahikawa Medical University | |
| Masamichi KITAGAWA | Academic Information Center, The Jikei University School of Medicine | |
| Hiroshi KOIKE | Department of Family Medicine, Division of Comprehensive Patient Care, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University | |
| Toshiaki KOGURE | Department of Japanese Oriental Medicine, Gunma Chuo Hospital | |
| Hirozo GOTO | Department of Kampo Medicine, Hokusei Hospital | |
| Hiroki TAKUMA | Acupuncture and Physical Therapy Teacher Training School, University of Tsukuba | |
| Hideyuki NAKATA | Kampo Internal Medicine/Health Medical Center, Nerima General Hospital | |
| Etsuo HOSHINO | Kukai Memorial Clinic for Integrative Medicine | |
| Miyuki MINARI | Sub Committee to Assess the Efficacy of Kampo Formulations, Committee on Kampo Formulations for Prescription, Japan Kampo Medicines Manufacturers Association | |
| Observer | Kiichiro TSUTANI | Faculty of Health Sciences, Tokyo Ariake University of Medical and Health Sciences |
| Trustee in charge of Committee for EBM, Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JSOM) | Shin-ichi MURAMATSU | Division of Oriental Medicine, Center for Community Medicine, Jichi Medical University (vice-president of JSOM, and trustee in charge of Committee for EBM, JSOM) |
Sixth Phase (June 2019 - )
Task Force for Evidence Reports (ER-TF)
Committee for Evidence-based Medicine (EBM)
The Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JOSM)
Organization
| Chair and chairperson of Committee for EBM, Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JSOM) | Toshiaki KOGURE | Department of Japanese Oriental Medicine, Gunma Chuo Hospital |
|---|---|---|
| Members (10 persons, order of the Japanese syllabary) |
Ichiro ARAI | Kampo pharmaceutical sciences course, Department of pharmaceutical sciences, Nihon Pharmaceutical University |
| Yasuhito KATO | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Asahikawa Medical University | |
| Masamichi KITAGAWA | Academic Information Center, The Jikei University School of Medicine | |
| Hiroshi KOIKE | Department of Family Medicine, Division of Comprehensive Patient Care, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University | |
| Hirozo GOTO | Department of Kampo Medicine, Hokusei Hospital | |
| Nami KONDO | Department of Breast Oncology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center (April 2020 -) | |
| Hiroki TAKUMA | Acupuncture and Physical Therapy Teacher Training School, University of Tsukuba | |
| Hideyuki NAKATA | Kampo Internal Medicine/Health Medical Center, Nerima General Hospital | |
| Miyuki MINARI | Sub Committee to Assess the Efficacy of Kampo Formulations, Committee on Kampo Formulations for Prescription, Japan Kampo Medicines Manufacturers Association (- August 2020) | |
| Hiroyasu MIWA | Sub Committee to Assess the Efficacy of Kampo Formulations, Committee on Kampo Formulations for Prescription, Japan Kampo Medicines Manufacturers Association (August 2020 -) | |
| Observer | Kiichiro TSUTANI | Faculty of Health Sciences, Tokyo Ariake University of Medical and Health Sciences |
| Trustee in charge of Committee for EBM, Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (JSOM) | Yoshiharu MOTOO | Department of Medical Oncology, Kanazawa Medical University (Trustee in charge of Committee for EBM, JSOM) |
