Acupuncture originated in mainland China over 3,000 years ago, possibly around the Yellow River region in the northern part of China. the Japanese needles are much shorter and finer, and the needling techniques are gentler. The most distinctive difference is that Japanese acupuncturists use a metal (or plastic) guide tube to insert such fine needles into the skin so that it makes the needle insertion very easy and painless. Our clinic uses only hygienic, disposable SERIN needles. more... See more text