The 35th Kinki Regional Meeting of the Japan College of Rheumatology will be held at the Kobe International Conference Center on September 5 (Sat.) and 6 (Sun.), 2026. As part of the meeting, a hands-on seminar entitled "Introduction to Nailfold Capillaroscopy for Clinical Practice in Connective Tissue Diseases" will be held on September 6 (Sun.).

The seminar will include a lecture by Dr. Shogo Matsuda of Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, followed by a hands-on session in which participants will have the opportunity to observe nailfold capillaries using capillaroscopy.

GOKO Imaging Devices Co., Ltd. will provide technical support for the seminar, including an introduction to the GOKO Bscan-ZR capillaroscope and related software, as well as assistance with their operation.

Our staff will be on site to support participants in gaining a better understanding of practical observation methods and the basic operation of the equipment used for capillaroscopy.

In addition, the GOKO Bscan-ZR and related software will be on display in the Corporate Exhibition Area on the 3rd floor (Floor ⑤) throughout the meeting on September 5 (Sat.) and 6 (Sun.).

Outside the hands-on seminar sessions, visitors will also be able to view the equipment and receive explanations from our staff regarding the basic operation of the capillaroscope and software.

Event Overview

• Meeting: The 35th Kinki Regional Meeting of the Japan College of Rheumatology
• Dates: September 5 (Sat.)-6 (Sun.), 2026
• Venue: Kobe International Conference Center

Capillaroscopy Hands-on Seminar
"Introduction to Nailfold Capillaroscopy for Clinical Practice in Connective Tissue Diseases"

• Date: September 6 (Sun.), 2026
  • Session 1: 10:40-11:25
  • Session 2: 13:00-13:45
• Lecturer: Dr. Shogo Matsuda, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University
• Equipment: GOKO Bscan-ZR and related software
• GOKO Support: Equipment introduction and operational support

Corporate Exhibition

• Dates: September 5 (Sat.)-6 (Sun.), 2026
• Location: 3rd Floor, Corporate Exhibition Area (Floor ⑤)
• Exhibits: GOKO Bscan-ZR and related software

For further details, please visit the official website of the 35th Kinki Regional Meeting of the Japan College of Rheumatology:

https://kra2026.umin.jp/program.html