However, there are no universities specializing in traditional Chinese medicine in Japan. Only medical majors are offered, not just Chinese medicine. But Chinese medicine is developing continuously in Japan.
Chinese medicine has been revived in Japan. Especially the prescriptions of traditional Chinese medicine, have achieved great results. There are about 200 Korean pharmaceutical factories in Japan. There are more than 2000 kinds of traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions. 89% of Japanese doctors can prescribe Chinese medicine. Prescribed Chinese medicine is increasing at the rate of 15% every year. At present, more than 80% of the 60,000 Japanese pharmacies handle China prescriptions. Chinese medicine prescriptions can basically be found in prominent positions in pharmacies and drugstores. Japanese people also recognize Chinese medicine. Nearly 80% of Japanese believe that Chinese medicine is very effective in treating chronic diseases. 60% of Japanese believe that Chinese medicine can promote health. In the production of traditional Chinese medicine, Japan tries its best to reduce human factors. At the end of 1980s, Japan promulgated the quality management standard of traditional Chinese medicine production. All China prescriptions are produced according to this standard. Japan has also specially introduced planting specifications for medicinal materials. It is required that chemical fertilizers and pesticides should not be used as much as possible in the production process. Minimize pesticide residues and heavy metal content. Each link has a detailed record to ensure the quality of materials. In addition to testing properties, drying, weight loss and other items, the identification and content determination of Chinese herbal medicines are also very demanding, which is generally stricter than the standards of Chinese herbal medicines.