About us
Study Tour Kintsugi is a studytour organised by students, for students. The 30 participating bachelor and masterstudents study Technical Medicine or Biomedical engineering at the University of Twente. 8 September 2025, we will travel to Japan to visit the cities Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima. During this tour, we will visit companies and institutes in the biomedical sector.
The theme of our study tour is Kintsugi: the art of healing. Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with gold, teaches us to embrace imperfections and transform scars into strengths. This philosophy mirrors the shift in modern medicine—from masking wounds to achieving true healing and improvement through regenerative techniques and innovation. By learning from the past and recognizing resilience, Kintsugi inspires breakthroughs in fields like early diagnosis and exoskeletons. On this study tour, researchers, clinicians, and designers will explore how Japan’s culture of healing can shape the future of medicine. Nothing, as Kintsugi shows us, is beyond repair.
travel plan
Our journey begins…
During our study tour, we will be planning to visit the ultimate hightlights of Japan regarding culture, nature and, of course, healthcare
Tokyo
Japan’s bustling capital blends futuristic technology with historical landmarks like Senso-ji Temple, andserves as a global leader in biorobotics and medical imaging, with companies like Cyberdyne and Canon Medical Systems advancing innovations in robotic rehabilitation and diagnostic technologies.
Osaka
Known for its vibrant street food scene and historic sites such as Osaka Castle, Osaka also provides excellent healthcare facilities, with renowned institutions like Osaka University Hospital specializing in advanced medical care and research.
Kyoto
Revered as Japan’s cultural heart with iconic sites like Kinkaku-ji and Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto is also home to prominent biomedical research institutions such as Kyoto University’s Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, recognized for its pioneering stem cell breakthroughs.
We are still looking for company’s or institutes to collaborate with in order to make our study tour reality…
We collaborate by performing contract research for companies of 120 hours. These assignments can consist of:
- A Literature Review
- A Programming ssignment
- A Design assignment
- A Market research
Partners
Contact us
Got questions or ready to start a collaboration? We’re all ears! Reach out to us today to discuss your ideas. We can’t wait to hear from you!