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ABOUT US

About Us

More than a coordinator — a strategic partner for the medical decisions that matter most.

FROM THE FOUNDER
Over a decade ago, my mother was diagnosed with lung cancer. Thanks to early detection by PET-CT and precise treatment in Japan, she remains well today.

That experience taught me the value of Japanese medicine — and the "information gap" that stands before ordinary families. Too many are defeated not by the disease, but by not knowing a better option existed.

That is the origin of Lucason Partners. So that every family in need can reach the same best choice for their health.
—— Kahin Kin, Founder & CEO
CORE MEMBERS

Core Members

Kahin Kin
Kahin Kin
Founder & CEO
Keio University, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies (SFC). Former overseas-business & project management at Nissan Motor; founded Lucason while completing his MBA at Waseda University.
Shigeki Kijima
Shigeki Kijima
CTO
Radiologist at Jichi Medical University Hospital. Leads a team of diagnostic-imaging physicians via a remote-diagnosis platform. Waseda University MBA.
Ginki Tai
Ginki Tai
Director · Head of Operations / Medical Interpretation
Former senior consultant at IBM. Registered interpreter, Simul International; certified medical interpreter in Japan.
MEDICAL ADVISORS

Medical Advisors

A specialist network for multidisciplinary review (MDT), supervised by Prof. Naohide Yamashita.

Prof. Naohide Yamashita
Prof. Naohide Yamashita
Medical Advisor (Professor Emeritus, Univ. of Tokyo) · Commissioned

Professor Emeritus, the University of Tokyo. Former Hospital Director, Institute of Medical Science Hospital (2006–2010). As Lucason's commissioned medical advisor, he provides second opinions, introductions to partner hospitals, and oversight of the multidisciplinary teams (MDT).

Lucason works exclusively with 20+ leading Japanese specialists across oncology, diagnostic imaging, gastroenterology, cardiology, endocrinology, regenerative medicine and other priority fields.
The roster is not publicly disclosed; the MDT is configured per case after engagement.

CREDENTIALS

Credentials

MTF Member
Medical Travel Forum

Operated by MEJ with METI support

JIMCA Member
Japan Int'l Medical Coordination Association

Member

Academic
Waseda Alumni Company

Founded by Waseda alumni · HQ on campus

Backed by a network of 20+ contracted specialists and a multidisciplinary advisory team.

Let's talk about how we can help.

Get in Touch
Email: global@lucason.jp