medi Japan KK

What medi Japan KK does

medi Japan KK (メディ・ジャパン株式会社) is the Tokyo-headquartered Japanese sales and marketing subsidiary of German medical device manufacturer medi GmbH & Co. KG, established in 2019 to commercialize the parent company's compression therapy and orthopedic product portfolio in Japan. The company distributes medical-grade elastic stockings across the mediven family (elegance, comfort, plus, forte, active, angio) and flat-knit compression garments for lymphedema and lipedema care (mediven 550, mondi, cosy, esprit), a full orthopedic supports line covering shoulder, elbow, wrist, spine, knee and ankle, an extensive donning/doffing aid system (Export Butler, 2in1, Hospital Butler, rubber and textile gloves), and lifestyle compression products under the CEP and E+motion brands plus travel and maternity lines. Products are manufactured at the parent's Bayreuth facility, carry Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification, and the mediven 550 won Red Dot and iF Design Awards in 2017.

The business runs a dual B2C/B2B go-to-market. B2C sales occur through the official online store (free shipping above 11,000 JPY tax-included, ships within three business days) and Amazon Japan under the medi Japan DIRECT storefront, supplemented by pop-up retail (Yurakucho, Abeno Harukas) and sports team activations (Hiroshima Dragonflies, Wolf Dogs Nagoya). B2B sales run through an account-gated online store for healthcare professionals and medical product businesses, alongside medical-device retail partners. Pricing is unit-based, ranging from approximately 5,940 JPY for non-medical lifestyle compression to over 24,000 JPY for premium medical stockings and custom-made flat-knit garments, with bulk-shipping thresholds for B2B. The Tokyo Logistics Center was relocated in June 2020 to expand capacity.

Customer segments span individual patients requiring compression therapy for venous disease, lymphedema, edema, and post-surgical care, healthcare professionals reached through clinical webinar programs with named institutions (JR Tokyo General Hospital, Hokkaido University Hospital, Betel Minami-Shinjuku Clinic, Fuji Foot and Heart Vascular Clinic, Hirota Naika Clinic) and the v-WIN Foundation international webinar series, and consumer segments in sports, travel, and maternity. Marketing is education-led, combining professional and consumer webinars, sports sponsorships, pop-up retail, subway advertising, social media (Instagram, Facebook), and email newsletters, with the company celebrating the parent group's 75th anniversary in 2026.

Name

medi Japan KK

Legal name

medi Japan K.K. (メディ・ジャパン株式会社)

Website

https://medi-japan.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

medi Japan KK is the Tokyo-based Japanese subsidiary of German medical device manufacturer medi GmbH & Co. KG, distributing German-engineered medical compression garments, orthopedic supports, and donning aids to Japanese patients, healthcare professionals, and lifestyle consumers through online, marketplace, and retail channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Compression Garments

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Other Health and Personal Care Retailers (45619)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Compression Therapy for Venous/Lymphedema (Bandages, Wraps, Garments) (HLAHALAF)

Keywords

• Medical compression stockings
• Orthopedic supports
• Lymphedema therapy
• Phlebology products
• Donning aids

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Compression Garments: Sale of medical elastic stockings, sleeves, and compression wear for venous disease, lymphedema, and edema treatment. Products available in ready-made and custom-made options with multiple compression classes (Class 1-4, CCL 1-3).
2. Orthopedic Supports: Sale of orthopedic supports including shoulder, elbow, wrist, spine, knee, and ankle braces.
3. Donning/Doffing Aids: Accessories for assisting with putting on and removing compression garments, including Butler series, 2in1, and rubber gloves.
4. Lifestyle/Sports Products: CEP sports compression wear, E+motion supporters, travel compression socks, maternity products, and fashion compression wear.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

medi Japan KK distributes and sells the German-made medi Group's medical compression stockings, orthopedic supports/braces, donning aids and lifestyle compression products (including the mediven, Duomed, CEP, E+motion, igli, bow and travel-sock lines) to Japanese consumers and medical professionals. The company operates both a consumer-facing e-commerce site and a separate professional-channel store that supplies phlebologists, lymph therapists, orthotists and retailers with compression-class medical devices and accessories.

Product overview

medi Japan KK offers a comprehensive medical compression and orthopedic product portfolio, primarily serving healthcare and consumer markets in Japan. The product lineup centers on the mediven family of compression garments (elegance, comfort, plus, forte, 550, mondi, cosy, esprit, active, angio) for venous and lymphatic care, alongside Duomed budget-friendly alternatives. The company also provides lifestyle compression products (medi Travel, CEP sports brand, E+motion supporters), orthopedic supports (shoulder, elbow, wrist, spine, knee, ankle), and comprehensive donning/doffing accessories. Products span medical devices (Class 1-3 compression stockings, flat-knit garments) and non-medical compression wear (travel, maternity, sports). Manufacturing is based in Bayreuth, Germany with products certified under Oeko-Tex Standard 100.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• mediven medical compression stockings

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,600+ customization combinations available for mediven 550 flat knit products
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, moderate and core.

• Wolf Dogs NagoyaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 March 2024Season goods partner contract for 2023-24 season. Collaboration for merchandise and team promotion.
• Hiroshima DragonfliesmoderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2021Official partner contract for 2021-22 professional basketball season. medi Japan provides compression and sports products for team support and brand promotion.
• Japan Medical Device Industry Association (JMIA)moderateOthers · 1 April 2021medi Japan joined JMIA as a member company. JMIA is an organization of medical device manufacturers in Japan working towards quality improvement and industry advancement.
• v-WIN Foundation (venous-lymphatic World International Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational educational webinar series featuring world opinion leaders on venous and lymphatic disease. medi headquarters (Germany) sponsors the program. Revenue from donations supports food aid for disadvantaged populations.
• Fitness Shop Abeno HarukasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLimited-time sales partnership for E+motion products at retail location. March-May 2025 promotional period.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Juzo: US/German manufacturer specializing in medical compression garments for venous and lymphatic conditions. Directly comparable in product range (stockings, sleeves, custom flat-knit) and clinical customer base.
• Bauerfeind: German manufacturer of medical compression stockings and orthopedic braces (knee, ankle, spine, wrist). Competes head-to-head with medi Japan across both compression and orthopedic support categories with shared 'Made in Germany' positioning.
• ALCARE: Japanese-headquartered specialist in medical compression bandages, elastic garments, and orthopedic supports. Closest domestic Japanese competitor with deep hospital relationships and reimbursement expertise.
• Thuasne: French orthopedic and compression therapy manufacturer with broad portfolio of medical stockings, supports, and braces. Comparable in product breadth and B2B medical professional GTM in Europe and Japan.
• Sigvaris Group: Swiss global leader in medical compression therapy (stockings, sleeves, lymphedema garments). Most direct competitor to medi Japan across phlebology and lymphedema categories with overlapping clinical and consumer channels.
• BSN medical (Jobst brand): German-heritage compression therapy brand (Jobst), now part of Essity. Competes directly with mediven line in medical elastic stockings and lymphedema compression, with strong presence in Japan via medical device distributors.

Broad incumbents

• medi GmbH & Co. KG: Parent company of medi Japan and the originator of all compression/orthopedic technology in the portfolio. While not a competitor, it is the foundational incumbent whose global strategy and product roadmap shapes medi Japan's competitive position.
• Essity: Swedish hygiene and health company that owns BSN medical (Jobst, Delta-Cast). Competes broadly in compression therapy and wound care via the Jobst brand with substantially larger scale and distribution.
• DJO Global (Enovis): US-based orthopedic medical device company (DonJoy, Aircast, ProCare brands). Competes in orthopedic braces category with wider product portfolio and established hospital sales infrastructure.
• Össur: Icelandic-headquartered global orthotics and prosthetics company. Adjacent competitor in orthopedic braces and supports, with broader portfolio and larger scale than medi Japan's specialty focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/medi_japan_kk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/medijapan

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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