1899
125 years ago
We started by selling Ikatsu, a stomach medicine. Then, we expanded into the eye care, skin medicine, and skincare fields.
1899
125 years ago
*as of December 2024
We contribute to society by developing products based on customer needs.
Consolidated
sales
2708
billion yen
Consolidated
operating profit
40
billion yen
*FY2023
Skincare products launched since the 2000s account for more than 60% of total sales.
*FY2023
Our network spans 110 countries, and we are developing our business in each country.
*FY2023
In order to establish a well-being society, we engage in business as a unified group.
Consolidated
subsidiaries
47
companies
Partner
companies
41
companies
*FY2023
We engage in a diverse range of businesses with a small but skilled staff.
Main
company
1687
Consolidated 7259
*FY2023
Employees of different generations work together as equals.
Women 982
Men 705
*FY2023
We continue to create an environment where staff can display their skills regardless of gender.
328 %
*FY2023
We have created a wide range of product groups and many brands that have been popular over the long term.
24 brands
*Brands that have been selling for at least 10 consecutive
years as of FY2023with at least 1 billion yen in sales in FY2023
We are continuing early-stage investments in ophthalmology and regenerative medicine with the goal of medium-to-long-term growth.
133
billion yen
*FY2022
11
billion yen
*FY2022
Our products are at the top of the eye care and skincare categories.
OTC
eye drops
Sales※1
Basic
cosmetics
Sales※2
OTC
eye drops
Sales *1 No,1
Basic cosmetics
Sales *2 No,1
*1 intage SRI+ eye drops category
Estimated sales volume of individual units April 2023 to March 2024
*2. intage SRI+ cosmetics (5 categories)
Estimated sales volume of individual units April 2023 to March 2024
Our advanced research leads to the development of novel and unique products.
No,1
* Source: Patent Result survey Targeted patents issued between January 1993 and September 9, 2023.
A culture of valuing customer opinions for over 70 years. We continue to share opinions with our employees.
2720 times
*FY2023
Each person strives to increase quality while lowering costs.
10587 times
*FY2023
Employees may have concurrent positions across departments in order to uncover new possibilities.
192 employees
*FY2023
Employees move away from the company framework and contribute to the world through multiple jobs.
61 employees
*FY2023
We aim to promote a work/life balance and create a comfortable work environment.
Women 100 %
Men 464 %
*FY2023
We are making an effort to achieve a 100% non-smoking rate.
978 %
*FY2023