KAMPO Summer Fest 2026: Herbal Seminars and Wakan Market in Osaka Umeda on July 19 & 20!

Yakuhondou Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Sugi Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tomohiro Ishikawa), will host the 'KAMPO Summer Fest' at the Yakuhondou Kampo School Osaka on July 19 (Sun) and 20 (Mon, Holiday), 2026. This event will feature seminars led by male instructors who are actively involved in wellness-related fields such as Kampo, acupuncture, medicinal plants, and medical kung fu. Additionally, the Wakan Market will welcome seven participating vendors. A diverse lineup of content ensures even Kampo beginners can enjoy the experience. For reservations and further details, please visit the event page below. View Details ■ Event Overview Event Name: 'Yakuhondou Kampo School Osaka – KAMPO Summer Fest' Date and Time: July 19 (Sun) and 20 (Mon, Holiday), 2026, 10:00–17:00 (Seminars require prior registration) Venue: Yakuhondou Kampo School Osaka (Room 7, 12F, Osaka Ekimae Dai-4 Building, 1-11-4-1200 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka) Access: 8-minute walk from JR 'Osaka' Station, 5-minute walk from subway 'Higashi-Umeda' Station Admission: Free (participation fees apply per content) Event Page: https://www.kampo-school-event.com/ Kampo Seminars We welcome 'Wellness Men'—instructors active in Kampo, acupuncture, medicinal plants, and medical kung fu across the Kansai region—to share practical knowledge for everyday life. For seminar details and instructor profiles, please visit the event details page. 〈Tuition and Participation Methods〉 Tuition: 3,300 JPY (tax included) for 90 or 120 minutes; 2,750 JPY (tax included) for 75 minutes Participation Methods: In-person at Osaka campus or online ■ July 19 (Sun) 10:00–12:10 'Introduction to Kampo (1): Basics of Yin-Yang, Five Elements, and Herbal Cuisine' A concise and beginner-friendly introduction to Kampo. Learn how to select ingredients suited to your constitution and incorporate them into your meals. (This 2-hour 10-minute seminar includes a 10-minute break.) ■ July 19 (Sun) 13:30–15:00 'Medicinal Plants: From Kitchen Ingredients to Herbal Medicine – Learning 'Eating for Wellness' through Traditional Wisdom and Modern Research' Many common 'foods' on our tables are also valued as 'crude drugs' in Kampo. Discover the differences when everyday supermarket ingredients become Kampo herbs. We'll clearly explain how to use medicinal plants for 'eating to nourish' your body. ■ July 19 (Sun) 15:30–16:45 'Reading 'My Way of Nourishing Life' with Master Yoei – Applying a Classic Edo-Era Text to Modern Living' 'Baoyang Xun,' a classic Edo-era text by Ekiken Kaibara, contains timeless wisdom for daily life. Learn practical approaches to dietary wellness, mental balance, and lifestyle habits. (Please bring a copy of the book 'My Way of Nourishing Life.' Copies are available for purchase at the Yakuhondou Kampo School Osaka, but stock is limited.) ■ July 20 (Mon) 10:30–12:00 'Moderate Wellness: Relaxing the Mind by Touching the Body' In traditional Eastern medicine, methods like 'pulse diagnosis' and 'abdominal diagnosis' allow direct dialogue with the body and mind without tools. While originally diagnostic tools for treatment, they can also serve as a simple way to become aware of your own condition. Touch your pulse and abdomen to listen to your 'body's voice.' ■ July 20 (Mon) 13:00–14:30 'Medical Kung Fu: A Summer Training Experience!' Learn how to balance your mind and body from the perspective of 'Medical Kung Fu'—a culture that unites healing and martial arts—when facing interpersonal issues, stress, or environmental changes. Join us in a 'training session' to harmonize your breath, posture, and awareness through qigong, basic martial arts, and seated meditation (zazen)! ■ July 20 (Mon) 15:00–16:30 'Mental Wellness for Hot Summer Days' Summer heat can lead to 'mental summer fatigue.' Instead of 'training' your mental health, we'll share tips on how to 'nourish' it in daily life. Packed with practical wisdom—seasonal meals, acupressure points, and simple self-care routines—you can start applying today! Wakan Market Popular vendors that sell out every time will participate! Rare items not usually seen will also be available. ＜Participating Vendors＞ ・POWER OF FOOD (Nara wellness ingredients, Yamato Angelica leaf products, etc.) ・Kampo Sweets Nekoyanagi (Kampo baked goods, organic vegetable sets) ・Kampo Cafe MANA HOUSE (Kampo ingredients, Kampo tea, etc.) ・Niohara Farm (Jabara fruit products, dried persimmons, etc.) ・Seizen-do (health teas) ・Masuda Farm (Yamato Angelica leaf sales) ※July 19 only ・Yoshidaya (Kampo kuzu-yu, Yamato Angelica leaf products, etc.) ※July 20 only We promote a Kampo lifestyle that helps you build a body resistant to illness through learning. Our Kampo Wellness Instructor certification course offers a step-by-step curriculum, making it easy to master even complex professional knowledge. Our one-day, single-session seminars allow you to casually learn about Kampo and herbal cuisine, making them ideal for adult education. Founded in 1969 as a Kampo specialty store, we operate 'Nihondo Kampo Boutiques,' 'Yakuhondou,' and 'Kagae Kampo Boutiques' nationwide, offering comprehensive health and beauty advice tailored to individual concerns and constitutions. Based on Kampo philosophy, we promote healthy lifestyles. We also run the Nihondo Kampo Museum, Yakuhondou Kampo School, book supervision, and collaborations with various industries—including development support for Coca-Cola Japan's 'Karada Meguri-cha'—expanding our business around Kampo and wellness. ・Head Office: Hilltop Kanda Building, 1-7-6 Kajicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo ・Established: April 1969 ・President and CEO: Tomohiro Ishikawa ・Business Activities: Kampo consultation stores, online Kampo consultations, school operations (school management, video distribution), supervision, product distribution, product development