On my 60th birthday, I look back on the path I have walked.

On December 3, 2018, I opened a small clinic in Minato City, Tokyo, hoping to contribute to the progress of medicine while caring for each patient individually.

Last year, I developed some concerning symptoms, which required me to be placed on strict home rest by my physician. During that period, I still needed to visit the clinic briefly to complete essential closing tasks. Even under those circumstances, the quiet days I spent organizing and closing the clinic on my own remain deeply meaningful memories.

I also traveled to Shenzhen, China, to present at an international conference for which my presentation had already been accepted, and I was fortunate to meet new colleagues there. It was my first visit to Shenzhen, and I was struck by the warmth of the city. I was also impressed by the speed of China’s development, which I experienced alongside colleagues from Japan and Korea.

During my first visit to Vietnam, I visited the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, and the meals we shared and the Independence Day parade remain unforgettable memories.

There were also moments of encouragement—such as when patients who had struggled with recurrent pregnancy loss or implantation failure visited with the child they were finally able to welcome into the world.

After relocating my base to the Kansai region, I had the opportunity to observe fields entirely different from my previous work, including chronic disease care and home medical services. Seeing these practices from the inside provided many valuable insights.

From now on, I hope to visit many new and unfamiliar and encounter people and experiences, which will continue to enhance my personal and professional development.

Additionally, I will continue new initiatives that connect medicine and society through my consultation office, Matsumi Life Consultation. In addition, I have established M Life Creation, Inc., for developing it together with the consultation office.

Japan’s healthcare system is closely tied to its insurance structure. While the system has many strengths, its limitations have also become clear. Through the new framework I am developing, more flexible ways of supporting people’s health can be explored.

All of my clinical research contributing to advanced medicine has been self-funded. By continuing academic activities and working together with colleagues at the medical university, I hope to contribute, even in a small way, to improving health literacy in Japan. I will continue to value learning and move forward step by step.

I appreciate everyone who has supported me.
In particular, I am deeply thankful to the staff of the University of Tokyo Hospital for safeguarding my health, as well as to my seniors, mentors, and classmates from my alma mater for their generous guidance and support.

My main focus from here is to place health first.
I want to live at my own pace and keep contributing to medicine and society—quietly and with a positive spirit.