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Unveiling the Changes in Japan's Medical Mall Market

株式会社マゼランメディカル, spearheaded by President Tetsuya Sugimoto, has recently unveiled a comprehensive statistical report titled "国内医療モール市場統計レポート vol.02". This extensive research, conducted under the guidance of Professor Atsushi Ito from Kyoto Prefectural University, primarily focuses on the transformations within Japan's medical mall landscape from 2019 to May 2025.

Understanding the Report

The report meticulously analyzes data accumulated from across the nation, providing insights into the number of medical malls, clinics, pharmacies, geographical distribution, and the composition of medical specialties. It compares the changes directly across prefectures, allowing stakeholders to grasp the evolving dynamics within this sector.

Profile of the Supervisor

Atsushi Ito - Professor of Public Policy at Kyoto Prefectural University and a Ph.D. holder in Economics.

• - Career Highlights:

- 2005: Full-time lecturer at Jiyugaoka Sanno Junior College.
- 2017: Associate Professor at Kitami Institute of Technology.
- 2021: Professor at Kyoto Prefectural University.
- 2023-2024: Concurrently serves as visiting professor at Kitami Institute of Technology.

In his commentary on the report, Prof. Ito emphasized the importance of this research based on a comprehensive nationwide survey initially conducted in 2019, noting that this collaboration with Magellan Medical facilitated the second phase of tracking these critical changes. He anticipates that this inquiry will aid in the deeper understanding of medical malls, potentially fostering solutions for existing challenges.

Key Findings from the Report

• - Definition of Medical Malls: In this context, medical malls refer to collectives of three or more clinics and pharmacies situated in the same building or closely located facilities.

• - Structural Enrichment Trend: From 2019 to May 2025, Japan saw a noteworthy rise in medical malls—442 (17.7%) more than before. The number of clinics rose by 1,891 (20.2%), and pharmacies increased by 592 (31.7%). The rapid growth of pharmacies, significantly outpacing other figures, indicates an ongoing trend towards structural enrichment in medical malls.

• - Urban Concentration Acceleration: While medical malls are increasing nationwide, the growth is disproportionately concentrated in urban areas, exacerbating regional disparities. This trend suggests that structural constraints limit the expansion of medical malls in rural regions.

• - Rising Number of Medical Malls per 100,000 People: An increase in the number of medical malls per 100,000 population was observed, averaging 0.36 more throughout the country. Areas such as Tokyo and Osaka experienced significant increases, whereas regions like Nara showed no change at all. Some areas like Hokkaido and Aichi saw only slight increases, highlighting the dominance of major economic zones.

• - Stagnant Clinic Numbers per Medical Mall: The average number of clinics per medical mall remained relatively stable, increasing by just 0.01. Some regions, including Hokkaido and Hiroshima, displayed a slight uptick, while others like Miyagi and Kyoto recorded minor declines.

Full Report Access

For readers interested in a more profound insight, the complete report offers 17 pages of detailed findings and can be accessed through Magellan Medical's official website by registering an email.
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Future Endeavors

As part of their commitment to enhancing understanding in this domain, Magellan Medical aims to update their extensive medical mall database quarterly, keep publishing statistical reports, and provide interview articles with medical mall managers to support better management and policy advocacy in this sector.

Company Overview

株式会社マゼランメディカル -

• - Headquarters: 8-1-3 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo.
• - Founded: November 14, 2024.
• - Business: Consulting and strategic advisement in medical mall management.

Company Website

Group Company: 株式会社グライダーアソシエイツ

• - Founded: February 6, 2012.
• - Business: Consulting services addressing social issues, creative production, and incubation investments.

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