House of Representatives Member and Physician Satoshi Umemura to Speak at 'Ink Make Special Symposium' on July 7, 2026

## INK MAKE Special Symposium
The Future of Safe Ink Make from the Perspectives of Physicians and Parliamentarians [New Standard for the Beauty Industry]

Constructive rule-making to protect national safety and health. A special lecture not to be missed by beauty professionals.

The International Tattoo Artist Association (ITAA) (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Board Chairman: Keisuke Miyamoto) will hold the 'Ink Make Special Symposium: The Future of Safe Ink Make from the Perspectives of Physicians and Parliamentarians' on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Toshi Center Hotel (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo).

The event welcomes Satoshi Umemura, a member of the House of Representatives, physician, and member of the House Committee on Health, Labour and Welfare. The symposium aims to address the concerns of beauty professionals regarding the legality of 'Ink Make' procedures by analyzing them through the logic of Supreme Court jurisprudence and the objective perspectives of a parliamentarian and doctor, focusing on solving field-based challenges.

### Event Overview
- Event Name: INKMAKE | Special Symposium 2026
- Theme: Constructive Rule-making to Protect National Health and Safety
- Date/Time: July 7, 2026 (Tue) 18:00–19:30 (Doors open at 17:30)
- Venue: Toshi Center Hotel, 3F Cosmos Hall (2-4-1 Hirakawa-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
- Participation Fee: Free (Capacity: 100 people) *Advance registration required

### Target Audience
- Ink Make license holders
- Beauty salon owners (executives, self-employed)
- Beauticians
- Educators at beauty vocational facilities
- Beauty students

### Symposium Content
This symposium is a special lecture. It serves as a valuable opportunity to share the latest information on legal organization and Ink Make, which is becoming a new standard in the beauty industry.

**[Special Symposium Themes]**
- Perspective 1: The original purpose of 'Article 17 of the Medical Practitioners' Act' from the view of a doctor and lawmaker
- Perspective 2: Reality of discussions with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the principle of 'individual concrete judgment'
- Perspective 3: 'Realistic safeguards (rules)' required for the beauty industry
- Perspective 4: Dr. Umemura's activities, including social security and tax reforms

To prevent unregulated practices, the symposium will explore the social significance and expectations of beauty professionals—who are national qualification holders—adhering to strict guidelines (Ink Make procedure guidelines/self-regulation).

### Speaker Profile
**Satoshi Umemura (Member of the House of Representatives, Physician, Member of the House Committee on Health, Labour and Welfare)**
Born in 1975. Graduated from Osaka University Faculty of Medicine. After obtaining a medical license, he worked in clinical practice at Osaka University Hospital and Minoh City Hospital. Previously served in the House of Councillors and is currently active as a member of the House of Representatives.