I was in Japan and needed to see a Doctor a few years ago. Nothing serious in that I had ear wax clogging my ear and was afraid of flying back home with a clogged ear. A Japanese family took me to their local clinic and the Doctor agreed to see me (it is a big deal in Japan seeing a Doctor, especially in a family clinic, for them to treat a foreigner, gaijin). While I was getting my ear wax removed I was able to see a variety of patients getting accupunture, in the face. It was not a pretty sight. They stick needles places that make me shiver. That said, the Japanese are among the healthiest people on the planet earth! While it's not for me, it must be doing some good.