Advisory Board
Dr. Sayaka Honda Kato
MD, MPH
General Practitioner, Dozen Hospital, Tokyo; PhD candidate, Chiba University
Japan
Sayaka Honda Kato, MD, MPH, is a board-certified specialist in General Practice and a PhD candidate in social epidemiology at Chiba University, Japan. Her research focuses on social and cultural prescribing, arts and health, and the role of community assets in supporting health and well-being.
Alongside her research, she practices social prescribing at Dozen Hospital in Tokyo, integrating clinical care with community and non-medical resources. She also works as an occupational physician, supporting the health and well-being of working people through a holistic approach that includes mental health.
From 2022 to 2024, Dr. Honda Kato lived in Scandinavia, where she studied Arts on Prescription and participated in related research. Her work explores how healthcare can connect people with arts, culture, nature, and community resources to support more holistic, equitable, and sustainable approaches to health.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring nature with her two young daughters.