KOTOBUKI Medical Inc.

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Simulated organ made with konjac The organs in the human body that doctors use for training such as surgery are usually the organs of animals such as pigs, or the ones made from silicon or plastic. KOTOBUKI Medical Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and sells simulated organs using plant-derived raw materials called konjac. The company are striving to create eco-friendly products without using animals or mineral resources such as petroleum. We pay tribute to and wish them all the best in the global market. (AS).

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KOTOBUKIMedical株式会社

"Achieve a society where everyone can face surgery with relief." KOTOBUKI Medical products provide; -Healthcare professionals with more opportunities to improve their skills. -Medical manufacturing industry to make it easier and more accurate to develop and evaluate medical devices. -Patients get medical services by skilled and trained medical staff.

https://kotobukimedical.com/en/

From Familiar Food to Realistic Organs: Medical Training Innovator - Takayama Seiichiro - RISING | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand

The pandemic has caused widespread disruption to medical practice, including hindering surgical training by preventing in-person coaching. And with ethical and economic issues surrounding the dissection of live animals and human cadavers, Takayama Seiichiro turned instead to developing realistic, sustainable anatomical models -- including arteries, organs and mucus membranes -- using a popular Japanese foodstuff: taro root-based Konnyaku jelly.

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/2042120/