Traditional & Kampo Medicine

Forging the Future of Japanese Traditional Medicine

Traditional & Kampo Medicine is the official joint journal published by the Japan Society for Oriental Medicine and the Japan Society of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences for Traditional Medicine. It is a peer-reviewed digital journal dedicated to advancing scholarly knowledge in the fields of natural, traditional, and Kampo medicine. While welcoming breakthrough research across all these domains, the publication places a special emphasis on Kampo medicine—a Japanese traditional medicine with historical roots in ancient China.

The journal serves as a vital platform for both members and non-members of the Japan Society for Oriental Medicine and the Japan Society of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences for Traditional Medicine. By delivering high-quality, up-to-date, and impactful findings, it supports global researchers and clinicians. Its scope spans the entire spectrum of the field, from basic scientific research—including pharmacology, pharmacognosy, biochemistry, and chemistry—to practical clinical applications.

Editors: Shin Takayama, Yoshiaki Amakura
Frequency: 3 times per year, online only journal
ISSN: 2053-4515
Publisher: Wiley, an imprint of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.