About the Association

Name Association for Health Economics Research and Social Insurance and Welfare (ASIW)
Established December 28, 1964 (became a general incorporated foundation on April 1, 2011)
Objectives The objectives of the Association for Health Economics Research and Social Insurance and Welfare (ASIW) are manifold—to conduct investigative research related to health economics and the healthcare and long-term care systems of Japan; to foster researchers and promote research in the fields of health economics and healthcare policy; and to carry out programs that contribute to the advancement of public health and welfare for Japanese citizens. Through the above means the association aims to bring about the advancement of the healthcare and long-term care systems in Japan and the improvement of services related to healthcare and public health and welfare services. The ASIW also handles the management and collection of home loans for pensioners.
Location

Tokyu Toranomon Bldg. 3F, 1-21-19 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001 map

General Affairs Department
Tel: +81-3-3593-8912 Fax: +81-3-3501-5360
Business Development Department
Tel: +81-3-3595-1555 Fax: +81-3-3595-1559
Management Department
Tel: +81-3-3595-1551 Fax: +81-3-3539-3400
Institute for Health Economics and Policy Tokyu Toranomon Bldg. 3F, 1-21-19 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001 map
Tel: +81-3-3506-8529 Fax: +81-3-3506-8528
Website: https://www.ihep.jp/
  • Note: Our Office has moved on November 28,2022
  • Note: The affairs of the Osaka branch were transferred to the Management Department on January 31, 2014 and the branch was closed.
    Please direct any inquiries regarding the Nagoya branch and Osaka branch to the Management Department.