Tokujiro Namikoshi was a renowned Japanese acupuncturist and advocate of natural therapy. Born in 1905 and passed away in 2000, he was a significant figure in the fields of acupuncture and natural therapy. He followed in his father's footsteps to learn acupuncture and dedicated his life to promoting and popularizing natural therapy. He founded the Japan Acupuncture Association and authored numerous works on acupuncture and natural therapy, such as 'Outline of Acupuncture'. His work has had a profound impact on the development of acupuncture and natural therapy both in Japan and globally. He is widely regarded as a pioneer in the modern field of acupuncture.