Rize Clinic, a Medical Hair Removal and Skincare Clinic, Opens First Location in Kumamoto – Second in Kyushu Area, Opening July 10, 2026, Expanding to 29 Nationwide
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- Rize Clinic, a Medical Hair Removal and Skincare Clinic, Opens First Location in Kumamoto – Second in Kyushu Area, Opening July 10, 2026, Expanding to 29 Nationwide
- Rize Clinic (Medical Corporation Fūrinkai), a dermatology clinic specializing in medical hair removal and skincare, will open its first location in Kumamoto Prefecture, 'Rize Clinic Kumamoto,' on Friday, July 10, 2026. This marks the clinic's second location in the Kyushu area, following Fukuoka, and will bring its total to 29 nationwide. The clinic operates under the vision of 'Making Japan smile with proper hair removal.'
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- Date: June 10, 2026
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Rize Clinic (Medical Corporation Fūrinkai), a dermatology clinic specializing in medical hair removal and skincare, will open its first location in Kumamoto Prefecture, 'Rize Clinic Kumamoto,' on Friday, July 10, 2026. This marks the clinic's second location in the Kyushu area, following Fukuoka, and will bring its total to 29 nationwide. The clinic operates under the vision of 'Making Japan smile with proper hair removal.'
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- June 10, 2026
Rize Clinic (Medical Corporation Fūrinkai), a dermatology clinic specializing in medical hair removal and skincare, will open its first location in Kumamoto Prefecture, 'Rize Clinic Kumamoto,' on Friday, July 10, 2026. This marks the clinic's second location in the Kyushu area, following Fukuoka, and will bring its total to 29 nationwide. The clinic operates under the vision of 'Making Japan smile with proper hair removal.'
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Rize Clinic (Men's Rize for men), a dermatology clinic operating under the vision of 'Making Japan smile with proper hair removal' (Medical Corporation Fūrinkai, Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Chairman: Masahiro Akatsuka), will open a new clinic, 'Rize Clinic Kumamoto' ('Men's Rize Kumamoto' for men), on Friday, July 10, 2026.
This summer, marking the 16th anniversary since its founding in March 2010, this will be the first opening in Kumamoto Prefecture, bringing the total to 29 clinics nationwide (Men's Rize has 30 locations nationwide). It will be the second clinic in the Kyushu area, following those in Fukuoka Prefecture. Rize Clinic aims to deliver its 'proper hair removal' to residents of Kumamoto Prefecture.
■ Reference Material: 'The Hottest Summer Ever! How to Choose Hair Removal That Won't Fail'
A survey of 1,000 women in their 20s to 50s reveals the top priority in choosing hair removal!
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000020081.html
■ Comment from Dr. Masahiro Akatsuka, Chairman of Rize Clinic, on the Brand's Aspirations and the Background of the First Opening in Kumamoto Prefecture
Rize Clinic has decided to open a clinic in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, as its second base in the Kyushu area.
Kumamoto City is a major core city in Kyushu with a commercial population exceeding one million. While it is a highly potential area, the options for nationally operating medical hair removal specialty clinics have been limited, and we have long received requests from many people to open a clinic there. The city center of Kumamoto, in particular, is vibrant, especially among the younger generation, and we are confident it is the optimal area to provide the technical skills and hospitality cultivated over Rize Clinic's 16-year history.
Since its opening in 2010, Rize Clinic has strived to provide medical services that empathize with patients, guided by the vision of 'Making Japan smile with proper hair removal,' going beyond simply 'eliminating body hair.'
Dr. Masahiro Akatsuka, Chairman of Rize Clinic
Our 'proper hair removal' does not simply mean 'removing unwanted hair.' Recently, at some facilities offering hair removal, issues have been observed such as 'being quoted a high price different from the cheap plan seen in an advertisement,' 'receiving persistent solicitation and upselling during counseling,' 'receiving ineffective treatments,' and 'being refused when requesting a mid-contract cancellation,' leading to warnings from the Consumer Affairs Agency.
Rize Clinic thoroughly adheres to [integrity as a medical institution] and [a stance that prioritizes the patient's interests], and we will continue to pursue truly 'proper hair removal.'
We look forward to delivering Rize Clinic's 'proper hair removal' to residents of Kumamoto Prefecture and neighboring prefectures.
■ 'Rize Clinic Kumamoto' Grand Opening on Friday, July 10, 2026!
◎ Medical Departments: Dermatology (Medical Hair Removal, Skincare Treatment)
◎ Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Irregular holidays, appointment required)
◎ Location: 4F, Suidōchō Fodia Building, 10-1 Suidōchō, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
◎ Access: 3-minute walk from 'Suidōchō Station' on the Kumamoto City Tram; 1-minute walk from 'Suidōchō' bus stop on Kumamoto City Bus.
Rize Clinic Kumamoto
Men's Rize Kumamoto
■ 'Smile with Proper Hair Removal' – Rize Clinic, a dermatology clinic with 28 locations nationwide
◎ Medical Departments: Dermatology (Medical Hair Removal, Skincare Treatment)
◎ Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Irregular holidays, appointment required) *Subject to each affiliated clinic's schedule.
◎ Official Website:
Dermatology Clinic 'Rize Clinic' ▶ https://www.rizeclinic.com/
Men's Dermatology Clinic 'Men's Rize' ▶ https://www.mens-rize.com/
Rize Clinic (Men's Rize for men), which operates under the vision of 'Making Japan smile with proper hair removal' (28 locations nationwide / Medical Corporation Fūrinkai, Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, General Director: Masahiro Akatsuka), celebrated its 16th anniversary since its founding in March 2010. Since its inception, Rize Clinic has focused on providing 'medical laser hair removal' as a specialty clinic (medical institution). To further empathize with patients' feelings and concerns, it began offering [skincare treatments] in 2024.
From June 2026, it expanded the scope of skincare treatments to include the back and buttocks.
In the hair removal field, the clinic has also introduced [needle hair removal] and lowered the minimum age for medical hair removal contracts from 14 to 8 years old to accommodate children troubled by hair, among other new initiatives.
(Reference: https://www.rizeclinic.com/whoweare/history/)
◎ Medical hair removal destroys the hair root tissue itself using medical laser hair removal machines.
The 'medical laser hair removal' we provide is a method that achieves 'permanent hair removal effects' by destroying the cells (stem cells) responsible for hair regeneration in the hair follicle using a laser. This procedure is performed by a doctor or a nurse under a doctor's instruction and supervision.
Most commonly, we use 'medical laser hair removal machines' approved by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Since 'destroying hair root tissue' constitutes a medical procedure, 'hair removal' is inherently only permitted at medical institutions.
◎ 'Medical laser hair removal' at a medical institution (clinic) is completely different from 'esthetic salon hair removal.'
Medical hair removal uses medical laser hair removal machines, which are only permitted for use in medical institutions, allowing for the 'destruction of hair root cells (i.e., hair removal).' In contrast, esthetic salon hair removal (photo hair removal, flash hair removal, etc.) uses photo hair removal devices that do not require special approval.
Because the light output is weaker and cannot 'destroy hair root cells (i.e., perform hair removal),' hair may temporarily decrease, but after a certain period, it often returns to its original state, and sufficient effects cannot be obtained.
Therefore, terms like 'hair control' or 'hair removal' are used in esthetic salons. (In esthetic salons, hair removal at a level equivalent to a medical procedure is prohibited by law.)
◎ We also offer 'needle hair removal.'
By inserting an insulated needle into each individual hair follicle and applying an electric current, we permanently remove unwanted hair with pinpoint accuracy.
This method can address hair that has been difficult to treat with medical laser hair removal due to hair or skin type, such as gray or white hair around the eyebrows, areas with hypertrichosis or coarse hair, and areas with sunburn or pigmentation.
Dermatology Clinic 'Rize Clinic'
Men's Dermatology Clinic 'Men's Rize'
▼ Press release details (available in PDF)
d20081-120-bcaaeb09e6a24c594e991f2c377fa1a9.pdf
Contact for Media Inquiries
*We are flexible in accommodating in-person, online, phone, and email interviews. Please feel free to contact us.
Rize Clinic (Medical Corporation Fūrinkai)
Public Relations: Arihori, Ito, Shimotani
pr@rizeclinic.com
TEL: 03-5155-6535
8F, Shinjuku Lambda Building, 2-4-12 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0072
This summer, marking the 16th anniversary since its founding in March 2010, this will be the first opening in Kumamoto Prefecture, bringing the total to 29 clinics nationwide (Men's Rize has 30 locations nationwide). It will be the second clinic in the Kyushu area, following those in Fukuoka Prefecture. Rize Clinic aims to deliver its 'proper hair removal' to residents of Kumamoto Prefecture.
■ Reference Material: 'The Hottest Summer Ever! How to Choose Hair Removal That Won't Fail'
A survey of 1,000 women in their 20s to 50s reveals the top priority in choosing hair removal!
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000020081.html
■ Comment from Dr. Masahiro Akatsuka, Chairman of Rize Clinic, on the Brand's Aspirations and the Background of the First Opening in Kumamoto Prefecture
Rize Clinic has decided to open a clinic in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, as its second base in the Kyushu area.
Kumamoto City is a major core city in Kyushu with a commercial population exceeding one million. While it is a highly potential area, the options for nationally operating medical hair removal specialty clinics have been limited, and we have long received requests from many people to open a clinic there. The city center of Kumamoto, in particular, is vibrant, especially among the younger generation, and we are confident it is the optimal area to provide the technical skills and hospitality cultivated over Rize Clinic's 16-year history.
Since its opening in 2010, Rize Clinic has strived to provide medical services that empathize with patients, guided by the vision of 'Making Japan smile with proper hair removal,' going beyond simply 'eliminating body hair.'
Dr. Masahiro Akatsuka, Chairman of Rize Clinic
Our 'proper hair removal' does not simply mean 'removing unwanted hair.' Recently, at some facilities offering hair removal, issues have been observed such as 'being quoted a high price different from the cheap plan seen in an advertisement,' 'receiving persistent solicitation and upselling during counseling,' 'receiving ineffective treatments,' and 'being refused when requesting a mid-contract cancellation,' leading to warnings from the Consumer Affairs Agency.
Rize Clinic thoroughly adheres to [integrity as a medical institution] and [a stance that prioritizes the patient's interests], and we will continue to pursue truly 'proper hair removal.'
We look forward to delivering Rize Clinic's 'proper hair removal' to residents of Kumamoto Prefecture and neighboring prefectures.
■ 'Rize Clinic Kumamoto' Grand Opening on Friday, July 10, 2026!
◎ Medical Departments: Dermatology (Medical Hair Removal, Skincare Treatment)
◎ Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Irregular holidays, appointment required)
◎ Location: 4F, Suidōchō Fodia Building, 10-1 Suidōchō, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
◎ Access: 3-minute walk from 'Suidōchō Station' on the Kumamoto City Tram; 1-minute walk from 'Suidōchō' bus stop on Kumamoto City Bus.
Rize Clinic Kumamoto
Men's Rize Kumamoto
■ 'Smile with Proper Hair Removal' – Rize Clinic, a dermatology clinic with 28 locations nationwide
◎ Medical Departments: Dermatology (Medical Hair Removal, Skincare Treatment)
◎ Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Irregular holidays, appointment required) *Subject to each affiliated clinic's schedule.
◎ Official Website:
Dermatology Clinic 'Rize Clinic' ▶ https://www.rizeclinic.com/
Men's Dermatology Clinic 'Men's Rize' ▶ https://www.mens-rize.com/
Rize Clinic (Men's Rize for men), which operates under the vision of 'Making Japan smile with proper hair removal' (28 locations nationwide / Medical Corporation Fūrinkai, Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, General Director: Masahiro Akatsuka), celebrated its 16th anniversary since its founding in March 2010. Since its inception, Rize Clinic has focused on providing 'medical laser hair removal' as a specialty clinic (medical institution). To further empathize with patients' feelings and concerns, it began offering [skincare treatments] in 2024.
From June 2026, it expanded the scope of skincare treatments to include the back and buttocks.
In the hair removal field, the clinic has also introduced [needle hair removal] and lowered the minimum age for medical hair removal contracts from 14 to 8 years old to accommodate children troubled by hair, among other new initiatives.
(Reference: https://www.rizeclinic.com/whoweare/history/)
◎ Medical hair removal destroys the hair root tissue itself using medical laser hair removal machines.
The 'medical laser hair removal' we provide is a method that achieves 'permanent hair removal effects' by destroying the cells (stem cells) responsible for hair regeneration in the hair follicle using a laser. This procedure is performed by a doctor or a nurse under a doctor's instruction and supervision.
Most commonly, we use 'medical laser hair removal machines' approved by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Since 'destroying hair root tissue' constitutes a medical procedure, 'hair removal' is inherently only permitted at medical institutions.
◎ 'Medical laser hair removal' at a medical institution (clinic) is completely different from 'esthetic salon hair removal.'
Medical hair removal uses medical laser hair removal machines, which are only permitted for use in medical institutions, allowing for the 'destruction of hair root cells (i.e., hair removal).' In contrast, esthetic salon hair removal (photo hair removal, flash hair removal, etc.) uses photo hair removal devices that do not require special approval.
Because the light output is weaker and cannot 'destroy hair root cells (i.e., perform hair removal),' hair may temporarily decrease, but after a certain period, it often returns to its original state, and sufficient effects cannot be obtained.
Therefore, terms like 'hair control' or 'hair removal' are used in esthetic salons. (In esthetic salons, hair removal at a level equivalent to a medical procedure is prohibited by law.)
◎ We also offer 'needle hair removal.'
By inserting an insulated needle into each individual hair follicle and applying an electric current, we permanently remove unwanted hair with pinpoint accuracy.
This method can address hair that has been difficult to treat with medical laser hair removal due to hair or skin type, such as gray or white hair around the eyebrows, areas with hypertrichosis or coarse hair, and areas with sunburn or pigmentation.
Dermatology Clinic 'Rize Clinic'
Men's Dermatology Clinic 'Men's Rize'
▼ Press release details (available in PDF)
d20081-120-bcaaeb09e6a24c594e991f2c377fa1a9.pdf
Contact for Media Inquiries
*We are flexible in accommodating in-person, online, phone, and email interviews. Please feel free to contact us.
Rize Clinic (Medical Corporation Fūrinkai)
Public Relations: Arihori, Ito, Shimotani
pr@rizeclinic.com
TEL: 03-5155-6535
8F, Shinjuku Lambda Building, 2-4-12 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0072
FAQ
What are the business hours of Rize Clinic Kumamoto?
10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (irregular holidays, appointment required).
How do I access Rize Clinic Kumamoto?
It is a 3-minute walk from Suidōchō Station on the Kumamoto City Tram, and a 1-minute walk from the Suidōchō bus stop.
Who is the chairman of Rize Clinic?
The chairman is Dr. Masahiro Akatsuka.