Clinical Genetics in Japan: Efforts of Human Genetics Societies and Related Organizations

The Japanese government finally started measures to promote the realization of genomic medicine that can promote the accumulation of individual genomic information for improving medical care in 2015. However, readiness in terms of social infrastructure (including legal, administrative, ethical, and educational aspects in Japan) remains inadequate. Associations related to medical genetics have been making consistent efforts to realize genomic medicine by establishing guidelines, nurturing genetic professionals, providing support for constructing cross-disciplinary medical systems, enriching genetic education, etc., and it is important that the Japanese government supports these initiatives.