Traveling for regulated cultured-cell therapy in Tokyo? Enquire today.

Rakan Clinic TokyoRegenerative medicine · Azabudai

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Cellular rejuvenation

Precision regenerative medicine—grounded in science, paced for recovery

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Why Rakan

What makes Rakan different

In-house CPC culture, minimally invasive collection, and university-level research—three reasons international guests choose Azabudai.

Learn what makes Rakan great

State-of-the-art in-house cell processing facility

In-house, state-of-the-art CPC

The same licensed cell-processing facility that cultures your cells sits in-clinic—not outsourced—so handling, documentation, and release stay under one roof.

Band-aid same day—not surgical harvest

Needle-based adipose collection—not the incision most stem-cell programs require—so many guests leave the same day with just a band-aid. Our in-house CPC is what makes that possible.

Clinicians working in a lab safety cabinet

University-level research, major partners

Collaborative immunology research and institutional partnerships—including The University of Tokyo—ground our work in evidence, not stock gloss.

Areas of focus

What would you like to prioritize on your visit?

Choose a theme to start the conversation. These are planning tracks—not a guaranteed bundle. Your signed plan follows CPC rules, your exam, and physician judgment.

01
Regenerate
Longevity & vitality
Measured baselines and IV pacing you can recover from—never a tourist checklist of infusions.
Wellness programs
02
Enhance
Enhanced performance
PRP and exosome options only when imaging and symptoms justify them, with honest recovery windows.
Program examples
03
Manage
Chronic disease
Inside regulatory guardrails, with documentation for your home physicians—clear limits of a short Tokyo visit.
How we plan visits
04
Recover
Pain & injury recovery
Stem-cell IV and joint delivery only when clinicians select them—with line-item clarity on this trip vs. return.
Stem cell delivery

01
Regenerate
Longevity & vitality
Measured baselines and IV pacing you can recover from—never a tourist checklist of infusions.
Wellness programs
02
Enhance
Enhanced performance
PRP and exosome options only when imaging and symptoms justify them, with honest recovery windows.
Program examples
03
Manage
Chronic disease
Inside regulatory guardrails, with documentation for your home physicians—clear limits of a short Tokyo visit.
How we plan visits
04
Recover
Pain & injury recovery
Stem-cell IV and joint delivery only when clinicians select them—with line-item clarity on this trip vs. return.
Stem cell delivery

Labs, imaging, and return-visit timing are confirmed before you commit—not assumed from the theme you pick.

Our programs

Two pathways. One destination.

Each program is built around your biology, your goals, and your travel window.

IV therapy

Systemic Stem Cell Infusion

Cultured adipose-derived cells delivered intravenously for whole-body regenerative effect.

IV dripFrom $25,0001–3 sessions

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Joint injection

Precision Joint Regeneration

Ultrasound-guided intra-articular delivery targeting cartilage repair and inflammation.

Ultrasound-guidedFrom $11,0001–3 sites

View joint program

Golden plasma liquid — premium treatment

Combination

Full Regenerative Protocol

IV infusion combined with targeted joint injections for patients seeking comprehensive renewal.

IV + jointCustom pricingMulti-day

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Understanding the therapy

What is stem cell therapy—and who is it for?

A plain-language overview before you read timelines or pricing. Nothing here replaces a physician evaluation.

What it is

At Rakan, we work with culture-expanded adipose-derived cells—your own fat tissue collected by needle, expanded in our in-clinic CPC, then returned as IV infusion and/or ultrasound-guided joint delivery when your signed plan allows.

Adipose-derivedCulture-expandedIV or joint

Who may benefit

Inverted microscope for cell quality assessment

Guests often explore therapy for joint pain and MSK recovery, post-injury rehabilitation, and longevity goals when labs and imaging support a regenerative approach—not as a guaranteed cure or a one-size package.

Orthopedic or joint symptoms with imaging context
Recovery goals after injury or wear
Wellness/longevity when clinically appropriate
Realistic expectation of a two-visit culture window

Joint painSports recoveryLongevity

Who should ask carefully first

Active infection, certain malignancies, pregnancy, or the expectation that everything finishes in one short trip are common reasons to pause or choose a different path. Coordinators and physicians say no when medicine requires it.

Medical evaluation requiredContraindicationsPhysician-led

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Typical flow

Stem cell timeline

Two Tokyo visits with a culture window in between—not a single seven-day package. Your physician sets exact dates after labs, imaging, and CPC release.

Visit 1
Day 1
Consultation
Orthopedic exam, indication review, and consent. Blood panels can be done before you travel so this visit stays focused on your plan.
Visit 1
Day 1
Visit 1
Day 1–2
Visit 1
Day 1–2
Adipose collection
~30–40 minutes chair time. Day 1 if labs are pre-done; otherwise Day 2. Tissue goes to our CPC under Japan’s regenerative framework.
Visit 1
Same trip
Adjunct injections
Optional PRP or exosome the same window as collection—only when your physician approves pacing and recovery.
Visit 1
Same trip
6–8 wks
CPC culture
Between visits
Culture & quality release
Cells expand in our licensed CPC while you are at home. Release criteria must be met before your return trip is booked.
~2 wks
Remote
Remote coordination
Culture growth check-in by email, infusion scheduling, and travel alignment once release criteria are met.
Visit 2
Infusion
Visit 2
Infusion
Stem cell infusion
Return to Tokyo for IV infusion—and ultrasound-guided joint delivery if on your signed plan. Chair time is itemized before you book.
~3 mo
Follow-up
Booster visit
Optional return for reassessment and booster or supernatant when indicated—timed with your home physicians and imaging.
~3 mo
Follow-up

PRP, exosome, or joint injections are only added when clinically appropriate—not bundled automatically.

Pricing

Stem cell therapy

Two separate therapies—choose one or both. Each has its own pricing.

Whole body via IV drip

One joint at a time

IV drip

Stem cell IV infusion

Cells delivered through an IV into your bloodstream—for whole-body recovery and wellness.

From

From $25,000

Systemic wellness, fatigue, anti-agingIV drip · monitored infusion

Choose your plan

EINZELSITZUNG

Fettgewebeentnahme und Zellkultivierung werden jedes Mal durchgeführt. Keine Kryokonservierung. Keine Blutkontrolluntersuchungen.

$25.000~

3 SITZUNGEN PRO JAHR

BELIEBTESTE OPTION

Zellen werden bei der ersten Sitzung entnommen und eingefroren. Verwendung für 3 Behandlungen in 1 Jahr. Inklusive Lagergebühr und Blutuntersuchung bei jedem Besuch.

$60.500~

$20.167~ pro Sitzung

6 SITZUNGEN ÜBER 2 JAHRE

Zellen werden bei der ersten Sitzung entnommen und eingefroren. Verwendung für bis zu 6 Behandlungen über 2 Jahre. Inklusive Lagergebühr und Blutuntersuchung bei jedem Besuch.

$115.000~

$19.167~ pro Sitzung

Joint injection

Stem cell joint injection

Cells injected directly into a specific joint—knee, shoulder, hip, and more.

From

From $11,000 / site

Joint pain, arthritis, sports injuriesUltrasound-guided · per anatomical site

Choose your plan

1 site

e.g. one knee or shoulder

$11,000

2 sites

e.g. both knees

$22,000

3+ sites

Multi-joint or complex plans

Custom

Many patients combine both in one visit—they are quoted and billed separately.

*Inklusive Beratung, Behandlungskoordination und umfassender Patientenbetreuung

Zusätzliche Leistungen: Für die Herstellung von Exosomen aus Ihren eigenen Zellen fällt eine zusätzliche Gebühr an. Bitte kontaktieren Sie uns für Details.

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Clinical context

Why Tokyo—for regulated cultured-cell therapy

Culture-expanded adipose-derived therapy is constrained in much of the United States today. Japan operates these therapies under strict national CPC rules—documentation, consent, and chain-of-custody are paramount.

Rakan Clinic pairs JOA-certified orthopedic leadership with licensed processing. Programs are paced so international guests know what completes in-country and what may require a later visit—before they commit.

Licensed cell processing facility
Orthopedic-led clinical decisions
English-speaking coordination daily

Meet the team

Orthopedic leadership, immunology research depth, and regenerative execution—coordinated for international guests in Azabudai Hills.

Dr. Shimizu
Orthopädischer Chirurg & Spezialist für Regenerative Medizin
Über 35 Jahre
Specialties
Orthopädie, Sportmedizin, Regenerative Medizin (Stammzell- & PRP-Therapie)
JOA-zertifizierter Orthopädie-Spezialist | JOA-Sportmedizin-Zertifizierung | Zertifizierter Sportmediziner
Prof. Hiroshi Takayanagi
Professor für Immunologie, Universität Tokio
Über 30 Jahre in Forschung und klinischer Praxis
Specialties
Orthopädie, Immunerkrankungen, Osteoimmunologie
Dr. med., PhD | Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, Universität Tokio
Shigeki Momohara
Vorsitzender, Hakuei-kai Medizinische Gesellschaft
Über 40 Jahre in Orthopädie und Rheumatologie
Specialties
Orthopädie, Rheumatoide Arthritis, Erkrankungen des Bewegungsapparats
Dr. med., PhD (Keio-Universität) | JOA-Spezialist | Rheumatologe & Supervisor
Dr. Sumiya Takahiro
Gründer und Direktor, Rakan Clinic Tokyo Azabudai
Regenerative & aesthetic programs
Specialties
Regenerative Medizin, Stammzelltherapie, Exosomen-Therapie, Ästhetische Medizin
Gründer und Direktor, Rakan Clinic Tokyo Azabudai – leitet evidenzbasierte regenerative und ästhetische Programme. Gastforscher (Immunologie), Universität Tokio

International guests

Where our travelers come from

Share of recent international patients at Rakan Clinic Tokyo—your plan is always individualized after medical review.

01Top origin

Amerika

19%

Australien

7.5%

Kasachstan

6.9%

Russland

6.9%

Philippinen

6.8%

Indonesien

6.8%

Singapur

3.4%

Hongkong

3.4%

Sonstige

39.3%

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Logistics & recovery

We coordinate discreet transfers, bilingual nursing touchpoints where needed, and hotel partners near Azabudai Hills prioritized for quiet recovery nights.

Airport meet-and-greet and chauffeured first-clinic orientation are optionally bundled. Non-clinical concierge items bill separately unless wrapped into your booking.

Hotel & transfer coordination
Interpretation upon request
Pharmacy and luggage assistance

Rakan Clinic — Tokyo stem cell laboratory

Tokyo, Azabudai Hills

ISO-certified cell processing laboratory — on site

Frequently asked

Common questions from international patients. Ask our coordinators anything not listed.

We offer cultured adipose-derived stem cell therapy (IV and joint injection), PRP therapy, exosome infusions, and NMN/NAD+ IV drips. All treatments are performed by JOA-certified orthopedic specialists under Japan's Act on Regenerative Medicine.

Eligibility is assessed on a case-by-case basis. We review your medical history, imaging, and current symptoms during a remote consultation before you travel. Common candidates include those with knee osteoarthritis, sports injuries, shoulder or hip pain, and spinal conditions.

Yes—under the national regenerative medicine framework with CPC licensing and a registered treatment plan. Ethics review and MHLW disclosure are prerequisites. Our facility operates under full PMDA compliance.

IV stem cell programs start from $25,000 for a single session. Joint injection programs start from $11,000. Multi-session packages offer lower per-session rates. All pricing is line-item transparent after physician sign-off.

Most IV-focused programs conclude in five to seven days—consultation, fat harvest, culture window, and infusion. Expanded-cell protocols sometimes require a short harvesting visit followed by a return trip for reinfusion. We confirm the schedule before you book flights.

All procedures use your own cells (autologous), eliminating rejection risk. Potential side effects are minimal—mild discomfort or bruising at the harvest site is the most common. Every patient undergoes comprehensive pre-treatment screening, and all procedures are performed by board-certified surgeons in a fully equipped facility.

Many clinics reinject same-day concentrates without culture. Our in-house CPC expands cells over one to two weeks, delivering a defined, high-dose therapeutic product—roughly 100 million cells per IV infusion when indicated. Culture also allows for quality and sterility testing before administration.

Yes. Some itineraries combine both modalities; others use only one. Pricing is presented line-by-line after the physician has reviewed your case.

Our English-speaking coordinators handle pre-travel screening, visa letters if needed, hotel recommendations near Azabudai Hills, airport transfer arrangements, and daily communication throughout your stay. We are 20 minutes from Haneda Airport.

Many patients report initial improvements within two to four weeks. Full regenerative benefit typically develops over three to six months as cells continue to work. We schedule structured tele-review windows at 2, 6, and 12 weeks post-treatment, with imaging upload workflows and written rehab guidance.

Structured tele-review windows (2, 6, and 12 weeks), secure imaging upload, and written rehabilitation guidance. Your local physician can coordinate with our team directly.

Yes. Many international patients combine stem cell therapy with PRP, exosome infusions, and NMN/NAD+ drips during their Tokyo stay. Our physicians design a comprehensive protocol around your goals and available days.

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