East Ekimae Clinic

What East Ekimae Clinic does

East Ekimae Clinic (イースト駅前クリニック) is a Japanese private medical corporation (医療法人社団イースト会) founded in 2008 that operates one of the country's largest dedicated male-health clinic chains. Its core business is the rapid outpatient dispensing of prescription medications across three cash-pay treatment verticals: erectile dysfunction (ED), androgenetic alopecia (AGA/male pattern baldness), and medical weight loss (the latter built around GLP-1 receptor agonists Rybelsus, Wegovy and Mounjaro, plus SGLT2 inhibitors and the Kampo formulation Bofutsushosan). The clinic dispenses both brand-name and generic formulations of sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), vardenafil (Levitra), finasteride (Propecia) and dutasteride (Zagallo), and offers an original daily low-dose combination, Tadaracare (tadalafil 2.5mg + zinc 10mg). The platform architecture is intentionally low-friction: 42 directly-operated branches plus affiliated partner clinics, every site located within three minutes walking distance of a major train station, with no-reservation walk-in access and free consultation fees — revenue is generated entirely on medication sales.

The business model is high-volume, transactional, and consumer-direct. Pricing is positioned on medication cost rather than consultation fees; ED generics start at 440 yen per tablet and bundled 3-month AGA plans discount the course-of-treatment cost by roughly 46%. Distribution combines owned physical clinics with nationwide online telemedicine (online consultation with home medication delivery, requiring a 10,000 yen minimum for free shipping). Patient acquisition is multi-channel: celebrity ambassadors (Dondokorte appointed in 2026), YouTube collaborations (with creators such as 'Soreike Masshosho'), physician-reviewed SEO content, and organic social on X, Instagram, TikTok, and LINE. The clinic reports a cumulative consultation history of over 4 million patients since inception. Governance rests on Medical Corporation East Kai, with regional directors overseeing each clinic and Shiraki Ryo appointed as Director (理事) of the parent entity in September 2025.

Name

East Ekimae Clinic

Legal name

イースト駅前クリニック (East Ekimae Clinic)

Website

https://eastcl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

East Ekimae Clinic (イースト駅前クリニック) is a Japanese men's health clinic chain operating 42 directly-run and affiliated branches nationwide, dispensing prescription medications for erectile dysfunction, male pattern baldness, and medical weight loss on a walk-in, zero-consultation-fee, station-adjacent retail model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Men's Health Clinics (ED / AGA / Obesity)

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Male Reproductive & Sexual Medicine (Andrology) (HLAKAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gender-Affirming Endocrine Care (HLAKADAM)

Keywords

• Men's health clinic
• ED treatment services
• AGA medication prescription
• Medical weight loss
• Telemedicine prescription

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokio

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices42 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Prescription Medication Sales: Primary revenue from dispensing prescription medications for ED, AGA, and medical weight loss. Patients pay for medication costs; consultation fees are free (0 yen). Revenue is transactional per prescription cycle rather than subscription-based.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

East Ekimae Clinic is a Japanese men's health clinic chain that diagnoses and dispenses prescription medications for three conditions: erectile dysfunction (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra and their generics, plus a proprietary daily-dose Tadalafil+Zinc combination), androgenetic alopecia (Propecia, Zagallo, Minoxidil and generics), and medical weight loss (GLP-1 receptor agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors, and the Kampo formula Bofutsushosan). Patients pay only for medications—consultation fees are 0 yen—and can be seen at any of 42 station-adjacent clinics nationwide or via a nationwide online telemedicine channel with home delivery.

Product overview

East Ekimae Clinic (イースト駅前クリニック) is a male-focused medical clinic network offering a comprehensive portfolio of prescription medications across three main treatment areas: ED (erectile dysfunction), AGA (male pattern baldness), and medical weight loss (obesities). The core offering consists of brand-name and generic prescription pharmaceuticals including ED treatments (バイアグラ/シアリス/レビトラ and generics), AGA treatments (プロペシア/ザガーロ/ミノキシジル and generics), and weight management medications (GLP-1 receptor agonists like リベルサス/ウゴービ/マンジャロ, SGLT2 inhibitors like カナグル/ダパグリフロジン, and Kampo medicine 防風通聖散). The clinic operates over 40 branches nationwide, all located within 3 minutes of major train stations, providing both in-person consultations and nationwide online telemedicine services with medication delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Viagra (バイアグラ) Brand-name sildenafil-citrate oral ED medication available in 25mg and 50mg tablets and an orally disintegrating film. Prescribed to men diagnosed with erectile dysfunction seeking short-acting on-demand treatment.
• Viagra Generic (バイアグラジェネリック) Generic sildenafil ED medication manufactured by Japanese pharmaceutical companies since the 2014 patent expiration; available in 25mg and 50mg tablets at lower unit prices than brand Viagra.
• Cialis (シアリス) Brand-name tadalafil ED medication with up to 36-hour duration of effect, available in 10mg and 20mg tablets, for men seeking a longer-acting on-demand ED option.
• Cialis Generic (シアリスジェネリック) Generic tadalafil ED medication launched in Japan in March 2020, available in 10mg and 20mg tablets, providing a lower-cost alternative to brand-name Cialis.
• Levitra (レビトラ) Brand-name vardenafil ED medication developed by Bayer and known for rapid onset of action, dispensed for ED; currently discontinued at this clinic per source materials.
• Levitra Generic (レビトラジェネリック) Generic vardenafil ED medication available domestically in Japan since 2020 as a lower-cost option for men seeking rapid-onset ED treatment.
• Tadaracare (タダラケア) Daily Tadalafil+Zinc Original daily-use combination tablet containing Tadalafil 2.5mg plus Zinc 10mg, designed for low-dose continuous use to improve baseline erectile function and support vascular anti-aging in men.
• Propecia (プロペシア) Brand-name Finasteride 1mg oral AGA treatment that inhibits type II 5α-reductase to suppress hair-loss progression, prescribed to adult men with androgenetic alopecia.
• Propecia Generic (プロペシアジェネリック) Generic Finasteride 1mg tablet launched in Japan in 2015 offering more affordable daily oral AGA therapy for men with male-pattern baldness.
• Zagallo (ザガーロ) Brand-name Dutasteride 0.5mg AGA treatment that inhibits both type I and type II 5α-reductase for enhanced hair-growth effects in adult men with androgenetic alopecia.
• Zagallo Generic (ザガーロジェネリック) Generic Dutasteride 0.5mg tablet launched in Japan in 2020 as a cost-effective alternative to brand-name Zagallo for AGA treatment.
• Minoxidil (ミノキシジル) AGA treatment medication available as oral tablets and 5% topical solution; promotes hair growth by improving blood circulation to the scalp for adult men with thinning hair.
• Rybelsus (リベルサス) Oral GLP-1 receptor agonist for medical weight loss, available in 3mg, 7mg, and 14mg tablets; regulates gastric motility to create sustained satiety and reduce appetite in adults seeking physician-supervised weight loss.
• Wegovy (ウゴービ) Injectable semaglutide approved by the Japanese Ministry of Health as Japan's first dedicated obesity-treatment drug; weekly subcutaneous injection for adult weight loss.
• Mounjaro (マンジャロ) Injectable dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist containing tirzepatide; weekly subcutaneous injection for type 2 diabetes with weight-loss benefits, used off-label for adult weight management.
• Canaglu (カナグル) SGLT2 inhibitor that lowers blood glucose by excreting excess glucose through urine; used off-label at the clinic for adult weight management.
• Dapagliflozin (ダパグリフロジン) Generic SGLT2 inhibitor generic 10mg tablet dispensed at the clinic from March 2026 at 9,000 yen tax-inclusive; promotes glucose excretion through urine for glycemic control and weight-loss support.
• Bofutsushosan (防風通聖散) Traditional Japanese Kampo herbal formula dispensed at the clinic for obesity; reduces body fat, improves water circulation, and aids bowel movements in adult patients seeking non-GLP-1 weight management.
• Hair Hormone Measurement Kit (毛髪ホルモン量測定キット) Diagnostic kit that measures hair-related hormone levels from a hair sample to determine the appropriate AGA treatment approach; priced at 5,940 yen tax-inclusive and available at clinics or by home delivery.
• Online Consultation / Telemedicine Prescription Service Nationwide telemedicine service that lets patients receive prescriptions for ED, AGA, and medical weight-loss medications via telephone or video consultation, with medication delivered directly to their home; free shipping applies on orders of 10,000 yen or more.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 million+ patients treated since establishment (2008)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• D Clinic Tokyo (Dクリニック東京)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 June 2026Partnership for clinical collaboration in medical services. D Clinic Tokyo operates as an affiliated/tie-up clinic (提携院) providing ED treatment services under the East Ekimae Clinic network. ED treatment only at this location.
• Tsuchiura Urology Clinic (土浦泌尿器科クリニック)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated partner clinic (提携院) in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture. Provides ED, AGA, and medical weight loss services as part of the East Ekimae Clinic network.
• Otaya Clinic (大田屋クリニック)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated partner clinic (提携院) in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture. Part of the East Ekimae Clinic network providing men's health services.
• Otaya Imai Urology Clinic (大田屋いまい泌尿器科クリニック)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated partner clinic (提携院) in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture. Part of the East Ekimae Clinic network.
• Akebono Clinic (あけぼのクリニック)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated partner clinic (提携院) in Nankoku, Kochi Prefecture. Part of the East Ekimae Clinic network.
• Dondokorte (ドンデコルテ)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCelebrity appointed as official ambassador (公式アンバサダー) in 2026. Featured in new CM campaign '風見鶏篇' (Weathercock Episode).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• メドレー (Medley): Japanese digital health operator running an online clinic platform and medical information services. Indirectly competes with East Ekimae Clinic by enabling other providers to launch telemedicine men's health offerings.

Direct peers

• ABCクリニック (ABC Clinic): Japan-based men's specialty clinic chain with multi-line services (ED, AGA, circumcision). Competes with East Ekimae Clinic's male-focused, station-adjacent clinic model and similar walk-in consultation flow.
• Dクリニック (D Clinic): Specialty men's hair/scalp clinic operator. Listed as a partnership/tie-up clinic with East Ekimae Clinic (D Clinic Tokyo) while still serving overlapping AGA patients, making it both ally and competitor in the men's specialty space.
• クリニックフォア (Clinic For): Japanese telemedicine-led men's health clinic offering ED, AGA, and medical diet prescriptions online and through physical locations. Directly competes with East Ekimae Clinic on the same drug categories and DTC delivery model.
• AGAスキンクリニック (AGA Skin Clinic): Japan's largest dedicated AGA clinic chain with branches across major cities. Overlaps directly with East Ekimae Clinic on hair-loss treatment (Finasteride, Dutasteride, Minoxidil) and competes for the same male consumer segment.
• Dr.AGAクリニック (Dr.AGA Clinic): Japan-based AGA-dedicated clinic chain. Competes head-on for the same hair-loss patient base as East Ekimae Clinic's AGA service line with comparable Finasteride/Dutasteride/Minoxidil offerings.
• メンズライフクリニック (Men's Life Clinic): Japan-based men's specialty clinic chain focused on ED and AGA treatments. Direct overlap with East Ekimae Clinic in target patient, drug categories, and clinic-style walk-in consultation flow.

Broad incumbents

• Hims & Hers Health: US-listed DTC telehealth and wellness platform covering ED, hair loss, weight loss, and primary care through online prescription delivery. Mirrors East Ekimae Clinic's free-consultation, medication-paid business model with the same embarrassing-category focus at much larger global scale.
• Ro (Roman): US-based DTC men's health brand (founded as Roman) offering online prescriptions for ED, hair loss, and weight management. Comparable to East Ekimae Clinic in product scope, pricing transparency, and consumer-friendly telemedicine UX.

Emerging players

• 銀座HPCクリニック (Ginza HPC Clinic) / similar private men's clinics: Boutique men's health clinics in Tokyo and other major Japanese cities offering ED, AGA, and weight-loss prescriptions. Smaller scale than East Ekimae Clinic but compete for the same urban male demographic with premium positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eastcl_men
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@eastcl_official
• Instagraminstagram.com/eastekimaeclinic
• TikToktiktok.com/@aga_eastclinic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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