Abstract
 The aim of this report is to understand the characteristics of medical care for Japanese people particularly following the recent earthquake disaster. In view of this, Japanese culture has now attached much greater importance on interpersonal relationships than ever before. Unfortunately, Japanese culture has not fully accepted the concept of professionalism from the Western cultures of Europe and the United States, but instead has put more stress on actions concerning law and humanity. Japan needs to create its own professionalism based on its unique culture.