Goshominami Hanako Clinic in Kyoto Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary with a Commemorative Party

Goshominami Hanako Clinic, a dermatology and cosmetic dermatology clinic located in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto (Director: Dr. Hanako Yamauchi, Board Certified Dermatologist), will celebrate its 10th anniversary on May 26, 2026.

Ahead of this milestone, a "10th Anniversary Commemorative Party" was held on May 20 to express deep gratitude to the patients and medical professionals who support the clinic daily. We would like to report on the trajectory of trust built with the local community over the past 10 years and the warm atmosphere of the party.

■ 10 Years of Trust, Rooted in the Community with Over 17,000 Patients

Goshominami Hanako Clinic started in May 2016 with a total of 6 staff members: 3 receptionists, 2 nurses, and Director Hanako Yamauchi. By carefully addressing the concerns of each patient step-by-step, the clinic has grown to have a consultation record exceeding 17,000 patients. Recently, about 1,300 patients visit the clinic every month, recording approximately 15,000 visits over the past year. Considering the population of Kyoto City (about 1.4 million), this calculates to more than 1 in 100 local residents having visited, indicating deep trust and high satisfaction over a long period.

The clinic cherishes the philosophy of "going beyond the treatment of diseases."

In addition to thoroughly treating general skin diseases, the clinic has provided a wide range of tailor-made options, from insurance treatments to advanced self-pay treatments, to meet patients' desires such as "wanting to improve post-atopic skin color and acne scars" and "wanting to raise the quality of life (QOL) and enrich life."

Furthermore, to achieve results with the latest cosmetic medicine, the clinic proactively offers advanced treatments like "skin regenerative medicine (dermal fibroblast therapy)" and adipose stem cell IV therapy, which require submitting a "Class II Regenerative Medicine Provision Plan" to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and obtaining a plan number (PB5230043), making it one of the few certified clinics in the Kansai region. In addition, it is equipped with a wealth of medical devices to accurately meet individual requests, including Blessing (next-generation Potenza), Density and Ultraformer MPT for sagging treatment, high-performance Pico Laser (PicoWay), Spectra Laser for melasma treatment, and Mesona J, an electroporation transdermal delivery device exclusively for medical institutions. In June, EMFACE, which realizes sagging treatment by tightening muscles, is scheduled to be introduced for the first time in Kyoto.

■ Event Report: "10th Anniversary Commemorative Party" Hosted by Popular Kyoto Personality Kiyoko Taniguchi

The party held on May 20 was hosted by Kiyoko Taniguchi, a representative personality of Kyoto. On the day, a total of 80 people, including 60 guests centered around long-time patients and 20 clinic staff members, attended. The event opened in a peaceful and warm atmosphere in a wonderful location overlooking the Kamo River.

1. Slideshow Looking Back on 10 Years and Director's Speech
At the opening, a slideshow looking back on the past was screened. Director Yamauchi introduced abundant treatment records and cases ranging from the latest sagging and laser treatments to regenerative medicine. Furthermore, Director Yamauchi touched upon the background of maintaining "9:30-17:00 consultation hours (closed in the evening)" since its opening 10 years ago as a unique initiative. She spoke passionately about her commitment to work style reform for medical workers, stating, "Creating an environment where female staff working in the medical field can work with a high degree of happiness while balancing childcare and family. That, in turn, leads to providing the best medical services to patients." In fact, the clinic has achieved skill and motivation improvements among staff through the introduction of appropriate evaluation systems, resulting in a low turnover rate of under 5% recently, reflecting high retention and ease of working.

2. Talk Session by Trusted Doctors
Next, Vice Director Mikono Kitani, Dr. Yoon Yong, and Dr. Emi Nishikori took the stage for a talk session joined by Kiyoko Taniguchi. Doctors with respective specialties, such as plastic surgery and outpatient dermatology, spoke passionately about their daily practice of "bringing out the individuality of each person and sincerely facing skin concerns." It was a time that showed how the solid skills and homely collaboration of the doctors lead to high satisfaction with the clinic.

3. Special Guest Lectures and Congratulatory Messages from Partner Companies
Lectures by special guests from two companies with which the clinic has had deep friendships for 10 years were also held.

Ms. Kyoko Miyama, ZO Skin Health G.K.
She lectured on the importance of "skin care as the foundation of all treatments." It was also introduced that among over 3,000 facilities using the products nationwide, Director Yamauchi is the only top doctor serving concurrently as a "Japan Certified Supervising Doctor" and on the "APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Advisory Board," drawing loud applause from the venue.

Mr. Shunsuke Yoshimura, Molecular Physiological Chemistry Laboratory, Inc.
He explained the "importance of inner care (supplements)" in modern society. Useful trivia for daily life, such as the correct way to take high-concentration vitamin C essential for health maintenance and beauty, was shared.

Inside the venue, special booths were set up where attendees could experience and reserve these exclusive medical institution products and the minimal skin care "Koredake" series supervised by the clinic, bustling with many visitors.

Congratulatory video messages from celebrities from various fields and professors at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine were also played, providing a valuable opportunity to experience the wide network of the clinic and Director Yamauchi.

4. Grand Lottery Full of Smiles and Pledge for the Next 10 Years
Towards the end of the party, a grand lottery with a total of 54 luxurious prizes of 11 types was held. In addition to the surprise that everyone in attendance won a prize, free counseling tickets with a skin diagnostic device (VISIA) and treatment tickets usable at the clinic were awarded, bringing the venue's excitement to its peak.

Finally, Director Yamauchi gave a closing speech, saying, "Seeing everyone's smiles, I strongly resolved to continue being a clinic that is even more loved and trusted by the local community for the next 10 years. We look forward to your continued support," and the event closed amidst emotion and smiles.

■ Notices Regarding the 10th Anniversary

1. 10th Anniversary Limited Eco-Bag Giveaway
Starting Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the 10th anniversary of the clinic's opening, limited design eco-bags will be distributed at the clinic.
Eligible persons: Those undergoing cosmetic consultations, those purchasing products in the clinic
* Ends as soon as supplies run out.

2. First-Time Cosmetic Medicine Experience Fair to be Held
A cosmetic medicine experience fair by reservation is planned for those considering cosmetic medicine.