Ito Hanpo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

50 years of history
50 years of history
50 years of history
50 years of history
Gratitude for the 50th anniversary and future steps Gratitude for the 50th anniversary of our foundingFuture steps

Thanks to the support and cooperation of many people
We are now celebrating our 50th anniversary.
Our employees and their families
Customers who have patronized our products
Dear business partners and suppliers,
For all stakeholders
Thanks to your support,
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

As a healthcare company
Through product development that is close to our customers,
Delivering joy and excitement
I have walked this path with that feeling in mind.

Without stopping from now on,
Our company's reason for existence
Our motto is "Weaving society together with health and excitement."
I will walk forward in a way that I can be proud of.

50 years of history
50 years of history
Our Philosophy Our Philosophy

From the Establishment to Today 4000 types,5 million pieces 以上の商品を
We have developed and shipped it.
Thank you very much for your patronage.
Thank you all!
Based on the following principles of conduct,
Helpful for customers
We will do our best to develop products.

50 Years of Ito Kampo Pharmaceutical Ito Kampo Pharmaceutical50 years of history
1887
Umeyoshi Ito starts a Chinese herbal medicine wholesale business.
Umeyoshi Ito starts a Chinese herbal medicine wholesale business.
1941
Closed due to war
Closed due to war
1966
Hiroyoshi Ito re-established the Chinese herbal medicine wholesale business in Kamikosaka, Higashi-Osaka. In addition to wholesaling raw herbal medicines, he also began manufacturing and selling health teas.
Hiroyoshi Ito re-established the Chinese herbal medicine wholesale business in Kamikosaka, Higashi-Osaka. In addition to wholesaling raw herbal medicines, he also began manufacturing and selling health teas.
1973
Moved to Wakae Higashimachi, Higashi Osaka City due to business expansion
1976
Reorganized to Ito Hanpo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (capital: 800 million yen) and started manufacturing pharmaceutical products at the same time.
1978
Decision made to enter the health food business
1984
Opened Tokyo sales office and expanded sales routes
1986
Established Business Headquarters (Headquarters, Nishiiwata, Higashi Osaka City)
Increased the capital to 2400 million yen.
1990
Opened Mizuhashi Factory (Mizahashi, Higashiosaka City) and began integrated production of herbal extracts and food extracts with the introduction of extraction equipment.
Opened Mizuhashi Factory (Mizahashi, Higashiosaka City) and began integrated production of herbal extracts and food extracts with the introduction of extraction equipment.

Opened Ikeshima Factory (Shinikeshima, Higashi Osaka City)
Started integrated production of crude drugs

Logistics center opened
1991
Opened Kano Factory and began integrated production of bath additives.
1994
Started manufacturing soft capsules
Started manufacturing soft capsules
1997
OEM product using black vinegar from Zhejiang, China
Started trading soft capsules
2000
Opened Higashi-Osaka Factory and began operations as a manufacturing factory for soft capsules, cosmetics, and soft drinks.
Opened Higashi-Osaka Factory and began operations as a manufacturing factory for soft capsules, cosmetics, and soft drinks.
Kano Factory expanded.
Started operations as a comprehensive factory producing tablets, granules, extracts, tea, bath salts, etc.
Expanded Kano Factory and began operations as a comprehensive factory producing tablets, granules, extracts, tea, bath salts, etc.

In Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
Established Hangzhou Ito Kampo Foods Co., Ltd.
2001
Started manufacturing hard capsules
2003
Hangzhou Ito Kampo Health Food Co., Ltd. is relocated.
Health foods, quasi-drugs and cosmetics
Started operations as a comprehensive production factory

Harusuke Ito was appointed president and CEO.
2005
Headquarters moved to Nagatahigashi XNUMX-chome, Higashi-Osaka
Headquarters moved to Nagatahigashi XNUMX-chome, Higashi-Osaka

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Conclusion of business and capital alliance agreement

Increased capital to 20 yen
2006
Tsu Factory opened

2008
Tatsuo Ito appointed as President and CEO
Clarify the code of conduct and organizational philosophy

2009
Dissolved capital and business alliance with Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

First loss since founding
2011
Started manufacturing denture cleaners
2013
Started manufacturing pills and sugar coating
2014
Reduced capital to 9900 million yen
2015
Introduction of management accounting methods through Amoeba Management
2016
Tsu Factory closed
2022
Regarding comprehensive cooperation with Higashiosaka City
Signing an agreement
Comprehensive cooperation agreement concluded with Higashiosaka City
2023
Closure of Hangzhou Ito Kampo Health Food Co., Ltd. factory
2025
Introduction of automatic inspection machines and
Assembly operations consolidated at Higashi Osaka Factory
2025

Thanks to everyone's support, we have been able to reach the milestone of our 50th anniversary.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
We look forward to your continued support of Ito Kampo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

50th anniversary logo
The thoughts behind it

On the occasion of our 50th anniversary, we have incorporated into this logo our strong will to further strengthen our connection with our customers and to advance into the future. The "0" that envelops Ito Kampo Pharmaceutical's mascot "Kuromaru-kun" represents uninterrupted growth and a deep and lasting bond with our customers.
The top of the letter "i" is heart-shaped, symbolizing our desire to value our past encounters and new encounters with customers and to build solid relationships of trust.
By using Ito Kanpo Pharmaceutical's color green as the base color for the entire logo, we were able to create a fresh image that represents our attitude of always taking on new challenges.

Message from the President and Employees Message from the President and EmployeesMessage
Representative Director and President Tatsuo Ito

Ito Kampo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. will celebrate its 2025th anniversary (7th term) in July 50.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of our customers who have used our products for many years, to our business partners who have provided us with tremendous support, and to our employees who have shared the good times and the bad with us. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of you who have supported and encouraged us.

Ever since we began our business as a wholesaling herbal medicines, we have upheld the principle of "customer first" and have always conducted our business with an honest attitude in order to help people live longer, healthier lives.
In today's world where people are living longer, the wish of society as a whole is not just to live longer, but to improve well-being by living a healthy and fulfilling life. We will continue to devote even more effort to research and development so that we can continue to provide products that support the healthy lives of each and every customer.

Over the next 50 years, in this era where people are expected to live to 100 years old, we will continue to put our customers first and take on new challenges as pioneers in Chinese medicine and health foods.
We will also turn our attention to global health issues in an effort to realize a sustainable society, and pursue the possibility of contributing to this issue with the knowledge and technology we have cultivated. We will continue to make unremitting efforts to respond sincerely to the needs of society and become an even more trusted company, for the next 100 years and beyond.

We sincerely hope for your continued support and encouragement in the future.

President Tatsuo Ito
  • I am truly happy to be able to witness this milestone of the 50th anniversary. The planning department used to be made up of six people, but now it has grown into a large group! I am deeply moved by the company's changes and growth. I would like to do my best to contribute to the company's development while passing it on to the next generation.

    KY

    Planning and Development Department Product Management Group

    KY

  • I have been working in manufacturing for 25 years since I joined the company, and now I am in a position to pass on the techniques I learned from my seniors to my juniors. During that time, manufacturing has progressed along with the company's growth. We will continue to grow as we approach our next 100th anniversary!

    HT

    Manufacturing Department Production Group

    HT

  • I am very honored to be involved in public relations in this memorable 50th anniversary year. I am working hard to provide daily information to serve as a bridge between our customers and the company. I will continue to convey the appeal of our company and connect it to the future.

    OS

    i link

    OS

  • I am happy to be able to witness this milestone 50th anniversary. We are very busy analyzing and testing many ingredients every day,
    I am working in a relaxed and friendly environment. I will continue to work hard and have fun.

    IT

    Manufacturing Department Quality Control Center

    IT

  • As the recruiter, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to meet many new colleagues and see the company's growth up close. I hope to continue to welcome colleagues who will build the future together with me, and connect us to the next 50 years.

    OW

    Management unit

    OW

  • I am proud to work for this company that has been in business for 50 years. I have taken on many challenges, such as launching a Rakuten shop and planning products that are only available online. I will continue to work to make our customers happy!

    TK

    Sales Department MD Business Group

    TK