Kōya-san Bioethics Institute

Kōya-san Bioethics Institute is a research and education center focused on ethical issues in medicine and healthcare. Located at Kōya-san, a historic Buddhist site in Japan, it explores how spiritual values intersect with medical decision-making, patient care, and end-of-life issues. The institute aims to promote thoughtful dialogue, improve ethical standards, and support clinicians, patients, and families in making compassionate, morally sound choices in complex medical situations. It combines cultural, religious, and scientific perspectives to advance ethical practices in contemporary healthcare.