Expanding MINISH in Japan: Insights from the Tokyo Seminar
On February 8, 2026, MINISH JAPAN Co., Ltd. hosted its second Tokyo seminar at the Funai Consulting seminar room in Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, drawing an impressive attendance of 170 dental professionals and stakeholders. This marks a significant 70% increase compared to the previous year’s first seminar, indicating a growing enthusiasm for MINISH technology among dentists in Japan.
Notable Shifts in Presentation and Participation
Unlike last year's seminar, where most speakers were from South Korea, this year featured Japanese MINISH Providers—certified clinics—who took the stage to share their own MINISH cases. Over the past year, the number of MINISH Providers in Japan rose to 25, demonstrating local dental professionals' initiative in disseminating information enriched by clinical data and operational expertise gathered within the country.
The demographic of attendees also shifted notably. While last year's audience was primarily independent practitioners, this year saw a substantial presence of dental professionals affiliated with multi-practice organizations and those based in prime urban areas. This signals a burgeoning interest in MINISH technology from the epicenter of the Japanese dental industry.
Testimonials from Key Figures
Among the prominent speakers were Dr. Yuu Anki of ANBI Shinjuku Dental and Dr. Tachi Shimazaki of the Medical Corporation Kizuna Shakai of Japan, indicating the seminar's high level of credibility and relevance to current dental practices.
Insights from the MINISH Sales Team
The mood of the seminar was markedly different from last year’s. Team members from the MINISH sales division remarked that instead of merely