Using the methods of literature review and historical research to analyze the Japanese publishing relevant medical magazines about traditional Chinese medicine. It is said that traditional Chinese medicine was introduced into Japan through the Korean Peninsula around the 5th and 6th centuries and gradually became the state medicine in ancient Japan. In the early Meiji era, Japanese government introduced western medicine as its state medicine and implemented the institutionalization of western-style medicine and hygiene. After this medical reform, the Kampō medical system was abolished and lost its socially dominant status. However, the efforts of Kampō medical practitioners from first half of the 20th century led to the further development of Kampō medicine, and have finally resulted in a significant revival. Kampō medicine received space for survival in academic organizations, publications, schools and social education, as well as in the research and development of modernized medications. Moreover, after the establishment of Sino-Japanese diplomatic relations, Sino-Japanese medical exchanges have been strengthened, leading to the new development of traditional Chinese medicine in Japan and stimulating the development of the original Kampō medicine.

Traditional Chinese medicine; Kampō medicine; Sino-Japanese medical exchange