Frequently asked questions

Yes. Your full consultation and treatment explanation can be in English.

Seitai is Japanese manual bodywork focused on the spine, joints and muscles. At LaTokyo, a nationally licensed judo-therapist uses an anatomy-based approach and explains each step.

There is no forceful cracking. Adjustments are explained beforehand, and we check how the pressure feels. Please tell us if you feel uncomfortable.

Yes. Visitors can book a one-off 60 or 90-minute session. No membership required.

Follow Book online to Square, select a service and choose an available time. The booking interface may appear in Japanese. For help in English, contact us on WhatsApp or Instagram DM.

Yes. Visa, Mastercard, Amex and JCB are accepted. Ask before booking if you need to confirm another payment method.

First visit: 60 min ¥15,000; 90 min ¥20,000; Premium 120 min ¥17,500. Regular: 60 min ¥20,000; 90 min ¥30,000; Premium 90 min ¥35,000. All prices include tax.

1-34-15 Ebisu-Nishi B1F, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0021, Japan. We are 3 min from Daikanyama Station, 7 min from Ebisu Station and 8 min from Nakameguro Station on foot.

Comfortable clothing that lets you move is recommended. Let us know when booking if you need a change of clothes.

Yes. Tell us about stiffness after a long flight or a day of walking. We assess how your body is moving before the session; we do not promise to resolve jet lag.

Seitai and chiropractic describe approaches to hands-on care, while seikotsuin is a Japanese facility term. Check the individual practitioner’s credentials and the service offered. At LaTokyo, your practitioner holds a Japanese national judo-therapist license and provides private-pay seitai.

Yes. Gustavo Tatsuya Kawabe holds the Japanese national qualification 柔道整復師, translated here as Judo Therapist. This is a professional qualification, not a title for a judo sports instructor.

No. Sessions at LaTokyo are private-pay services and are not covered by Japanese health insurance.

Check the online calendar for available appointments. Book ahead when your plans are fixed. For a same-day enquiry, you can also contact us on WhatsApp.

No. All sessions take place at our Daikanyama studio.

Please book consecutive appointments, one person at a time. Contact us if you need help finding adjacent slots.

Please contact us before booking with your stage of pregnancy and how you are feeling, so we can discuss whether a session is suitable.

First visit: not convinced, full refund. Please contact us with any concerns or questions about the refund process.

Please ask before booking if you wish to pay in cash.

Please contact us before booking with the number of people and your needs. The full consultation and treatment explanation are available in English.

We discuss your concerns, assess posture and movement, explain and carry out the bodywork, then review your movement and share advice for daily life.

10:00–20:00, with irregular days off. See the booking calendar and reserve before visiting.