[Niigata University of Health and Welfare] Professor to Lecture on New Acupuncture and Moxibustion at Niigata Citizens' University Open Course on June 19

Professor Masato Egawa from the Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Health Science at Niigata University of Health and Welfare, part of the NSG Group, will speak at the Niigata Citizens' University open course 'Acupuncture and Moxibustion in the New Era: Applications in Medicine, Sports, and Beauty' to be held on Friday, June 19, 2026. This course is part of the Niigata Citizens' University continuous lecture series 'Useful? Not Useful? Still Interesting! - A World Expanded by University Learning'. In recent years, acupuncture and moxibustion have been increasingly used not only in medical settings but also in sports conditioning, beauty, and self-care. This course will introduce the history of acupuncture and the concepts of traditional East Asian medicine, while presenting a 'new era of acupuncture' based on research findings in an easy-to-understand manner. The lecture will also explain self-care using acupressure points (tsubo), providing tips for incorporating health-building practices into daily life. The course is available both in-person and online, making it accessible to a wide range of generations. Course Overview: 'Acupuncture and Moxibustion in the New Era: Applications in Medicine, Sports, and Beauty' [Date] Friday, June 19, 2026, 18:00 - 20:00 [Venue] Crosspal Niigata (2086-3, Kishimachi-dori 3-no-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture) [Target] Open to all [Capacity] 50 in-person / 100 online [Content] ・History of acupuncture and moxibustion ・Application of acupuncture based on research findings ・Applications in medicine, sports, and beauty ・Self-care using acupressure points (tsubo) [Participation Method] In-person or online (archived streaming available for participants) [Fee] 1,000 yen (free for those 18 and under) [Event Flyer] d32951-2055-b248ee1610b8d0c9d1c68dc021dd7abb.pdf [Application] ■Web Application (first-come, first-served; closes when capacity is reached) https://lgpos.task-asp.net/cu/151009/ea/residents/procedures/apply/19ad9344-e1ce-42a8-a247-99d2a8acfca1/start ■Phone/Fax Application Please apply by phone or fax to the Niigata Citizens' University Office. TEL: 025-224-2088 FAX: 025-223-4572 When applying, please provide the following information: ① Course name ② Participation method (in-person or online) ③ Participant's name (in katakana) ④ Age group ⑤ Postal code ⑥ Address ⑦ Phone number ⑧ Email address *Phone applications and inquiries are accepted on weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00, excluding the 4th Monday of the month. >> Details on 'Acupuncture and Moxibustion in the New Era: Applications in Medicine, Sports, and Beauty' https://www.city.niigata.lg.jp/kosodate/manabishogaku/search/shisetsu/shogaigakushucenter/gakusyuukikai/shimin/R8simindaigaku_konso.html >> Details on the Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Health Science https://www.nuhw.ac.jp/faculty/ap/ [Niigata University of Health and Welfare] https://www.nuhw.ac.jp/ It is one of the few comprehensive medical universities in Japan with 6 faculties and 16 departments covering nursing, medicine, rehabilitation, nutrition, sports, welfare, and medical IT. Leveraging the advantage of being a comprehensive medical university, students can practically learn 'team medicine' required in medical settings. The university has also built a systematic support system for qualification acquisition and employment, achieving top-class national exam pass rates and high employment results in Japan. Furthermore, utilizing its unique environment with sports-related departments, the university offers learning that integrates sports with medicine, rehabilitation, and nutrition. The NSG Group is a corporate group consisting of 101 entities, with education and medical/welfare/nursing care businesses at its core, while also operating a wide range of businesses including health/sports, construction/real estate, food/agriculture, trading companies, advertising agencies, ICT, hotels, apparel, beauty, human resources services, and entertainment. Aiming to make each region 'the world's most prosperous and happiest town,' the group is working from a private-sector standpoint to create businesses that revitalize regions, with 'people,' 'security,' 'work,' and 'appeal' as key words. https://www.nsg.gr.jp/