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DR. AKIKO MIYAMOTO

  • Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist

Dr. Akiko Miyamoto is a leading expert in aesthetic gynecology, focusing on both gynecological care and female sexual wellness. With a compassionate approach, she is dedicated to helping women embrace every stage of life.At BIANCA CLINIC, she offers a wide range of services, from aesthetic treatments like vaginal rejuvenation and labiaplasty to routine gynecological care, including menstrual and contraceptive management. In March 2024, she achieved a significant milestone by being appointed the world's first and only Medytox-certified instructor for vaginal hyaluronic acid injection, highlighting her international leadership in the field.Her areas of expertise include vaginal hyaluronic acid injection, labiaplasty, and other advanced vaginal rejuvenation procedures.

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The Two Pillars of Wellness: Intimate Wellness and Female Wellness Redefined in Tokyo

 

When patients come to BIANCA CLINIC to discuss female wellness, more often than not, their journey begins by rejuvenating their intimate wellness first, since both are inextricably linked to one another. Intimate wellness looks at a patient as a whole, and redirects focus onto their most private health needs, such as improved comfort, better function, and boosted sexual confidence. Whether you live in Tokyo, are visiting, or just elsewhere in Japan, qualified, respectful support for intimate wellness and female wellness is available today at BIANCA CLINIC. This guide explains what intimate wellness covers, how to choose the right specialists, and how clinics in Tokyo welcome a diverse international community, so let’s read on to find out more.

 

What Intimate Wellness Includes

Intimate wellness covers a wide range of everyday concerns and medical conditions that can heavily impact the quality of one’s life. In plain terms, it often includes:

 

  • Building pelvic floor muscles to support the bladder, uterus, and bowel, which may have been weakened after childbirth or with age.
  • Improved vaginal dryness and reduced irritation, which are often linked to hormonal shifts such as perimenopause and menopause.
  • Less pain during intimacy, pelvic pain, and vulvar discomfort.
  • Urinary urgency or leakage, recurrent bladder infections, and overactive bladder.
  • Concerns about sexual function, desire, and arousal are addressed with empathy and sound evidence-based advice.
  • Postpartum recovery, scar care, and a safe return to exercise and intimacy.

 

The good news is that clinics and hospitals across Tokyo, and throughout Japan, offer this kind of care for intimate wellness concerns, with pathways that are always tailored to your goals and medical history. An experienced medical team can understand the connection between intimate wellness and holistic female wellness, so that your physical, mental, and sexual health are considered thoroughly.

 

Female Wellness Pathways in Tokyo

The path to female wellness lies with a spotlight on intimate wellness. But many patients are uncertain not only what that entails, but what it means. Don’t worry, the start remains the same, consulting with a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) or a urogynecologist (a specialist in female pelvic medicine). These physicians focus on intimate wellness and female wellness by assessing pelvic floor issues and sexual function to a medical degree. In Tokyo and across Japan, multidisciplinary teams often include pelvic floor physical therapists, sexual health counselors, dermatologists for skin concerns, and mental health professionals for stress and mood.

What’s more, most plans for female wellness take a step-by-step approach that revolve around education and lifestyle changes, targeted exercises, topical or oral medications, devices such as dilators or pessaries, counseling, and only when appropriate (and with consent), invasive procedures.

 

How to Choose the Right Specialist in Tokyo

Though now you may be more clued up as to how intimate wellness relates to female wellness, you still have one more pressing issue, how to choose a reputable and qualified clinician. This list should prove helpful for anyone still wondering what traits need to be prized:

 

  • Hold national board certifications in obstetrics and gynecology or female urology and potentially have a list of their more current training and research, in sexual medicine.
  • Explain diagnoses in plain language and set realistic goals, timelines, and follow-ups.
  • Offer a clear path that fits your situation which starts with conservative care and moves to invasive procedures, only if absolutely necessary.
  • Provide multilingual support, written summaries, and a welcoming, trauma-informed environment.
  • Coordinate with physical therapy and counseling so that your female wellness plan supports both your mind and body.

 

As a final note, if you are new to healthcare in Japan, choose a clinic that lists fees clearly, offers privacy-first scheduling, and is a comfortable environment for foreigners as well as locals.

 

Evidence-Based and Personalized Care in Japan 

Good intimate wellness care is unequivocally personal. Patients from all backgrounds may have similar symptoms but causes are usually entirely different, so testing and treatment need to be tailored. That is why evidence-based care from your clinician is so important. Not only will they explain the benefits, risks, side effects, and alternatives of each step, but they are fully aware of the fact that no single treatment works for everyone or forever and make plans accordingly. They will always monitor your intimate wellness progress and involve you every step of the way, so you can expect shared decision-making and clear consent throughout.

 

Comfort and Access for Global Patients

Many centers in Tokyo offer a warm, international atmosphere with reception desks in English and other languages, respectful staff, private waiting areas, and interpreters on request. Clinics that focus on female wellness and intimate wellness often provide gender-sensitive gowns, inclusive forms, and flexible appointment times. Whether you are traveling, relocating, or living long-term in Japan, you deserve care that feels safe and empowering.

 

FAQ: Intimate Wellness & Female Wellness in Tokyo

 

  1. What happens during the first visit?

– Expect a private conversation about your symptoms, history, and goals. There may also be a focused exam if appropriate and a rough plan created to better visualize treatment. Many Tokyo clinics offer chaperones, and teams in Japan can arrange pelvic floor assessments, lab tests, or imaging when needed. You can also bring a friend or request female staff for intimate wellness concerns at any time.

 

  1. Will it hurt?

– Most visits for female wellness and intimate wellness prioritize your comfort. This means that exams are gentle, use plenty of lubrication, and stop immediately if you feel pain. If a procedure is recommended, anesthesia options are discussed in advance while your clinician in Tokyo will run through what to expect along with typical after-care instructions and contacts for urgent questions.

 

  1. How much does it cost?

– Costs vary by service and insurance. Many providers in Japan post typical fee ranges online and give estimates before treatment. If you are visiting Tokyo, ask about consultation fees, testing, and follow-up visits. Choose transparent clinics that explain payment methods, including what kind of international credit cards are accepted.

 

  1. Are there any side effects?

– Every therapy—including medications, devices, and procedures—can have side effects. In evidence-based intimate wellness and female wellness programs, your specialist will outline common and rare risks, how to lower them, and what signs warrant prompt attention. This conversation is standard practice in Tokyo and throughout medical systems in Japan.

 

  1. Do I need surgery?

– Usually not. Many intimate wellness concerns improve with education, pelvic floor therapy, lifestyle changes, and medications. Surgery in Tokyo or elsewhere in Japan is considered when conservative care has not met your goals and when the expected benefit outweighs the risks.

 

  1. Can international or LGBTQ+ patients feel safe?

– Definitely! Many hospitals and clinics in Tokyo are experienced with patients of varying backgrounds and provide inclusive, non-judgmental care. Look for centers that highlight female wellness, list language options, and welcome partners or group/joint visits. If you need help navigating care in Japan, ask for an interpreter or patient navigator.

 

The Final Thought

Intimate wellness deserves expert, compassionate attention. If you are exploring options in Tokyo or anywhere else in Japan, prioritize board-certified obstetrician-gynecologists and urogynecologists who stay up to date in sexual medicine and customize care thoughtfully. Whether you would like to know more about intimate wellness, or would like to book a free consultation, BIANCA CLINIC is always there for you. Whatever you decide, remember to choose a team that supports your intimate wellness, female wellness and overall longevity, with clear explanations and the utmost respect, as we do, at BIANCA CLINIC.

 

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📍  Ginza Clinic

12F Ginza ONE, 1-8-19 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan

☎  050-3196-4834

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🚶‍♀️ A 4-minute walk from  Ginza Station  on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.

🚶‍♀️ A 1-minute walk from  Exit 7 of Ginza-itchome Station  on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line.

🚶‍♀️ A 3-minute walk from  Exit 3 of Kyobashi Station  on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.

🚶‍♀️ An 8-minute walk from the  Kyobashi Exit of JR Yurakucho Station .


📍  Omotesando Clinic

Minami-Aoyama 511 Building 2F, 5-11-10 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

☎  050-1807-1593

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🚶‍♀️ A 5-minute walk from  Exit B1 of Omotesando Station  on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Hanzomon Line, and Chiyoda Line.


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About BIANCA Clinic

At BIANCA, we redefine beauty care by offering a holistic approach that transcends traditional cosmetic surgery and dermatology. 20 specialized doctors in different fields including plastic surgery, dermatology, internal medicine, regenerative medicine, gynecology will carefully listen to your needs and help you to enhance your beauty and wellness from the inside out. We are committed to creating personalized treatment plans with precision and care, and ensuring you experience the true spirit of Japanese omotenashi and hospitality.