The Enduring Legacy of Sansho Pharmaceutical
1887
Community-based pharmacies are the origin of history
Opening of the predecessor “Jinnai Sanshodo Pharmacy”
Jinnai Sanshodo Pharmacy, the precursor to Sansho Pharmaceutical, was founded during the dynamic Meiji era in Omuta City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
1960
Founding of “Sansho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.”
First step as a whitening pioneer
After the war, the pharmaceutical division of Jinnai Sanshodo Pharmacy was spun off and reborn as the current Sansho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
1971
From Omuta City to Onojo City
Established head office and head office factory in Onojo City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
1988
Creating Japanese “whitening”
Launch of Japan's first "whitening" cosmetics
Our in-house development, Kojic acid, achieved the milestone of becoming Japan's first quasi-drug beauty whitening active ingredient, gaining official approval.
1993
Unique cosmetics focused on developing beauty ingredients
Original mail order cosmetics "DERMED" sales started
Embrace your true self, age gracefully, and stay beautifully you.
1995
Established Saga factory in Tosu City, Saga Prefecture
We have established a factory for quasi-drugs and cosmetics in Tosu City, Saga Prefecture.
Obtained approval for hair growth ingredient "6-benzylaminopurine"
We have proudly secured approval for '6-benzylaminopurine,' a distinctive quasi-drug active ingredient, following the footsteps of Kojic acid. It has demonstrated remarkable efficacy in promoting hair growth.
2008
Development of "Serumvital" to treat lack of firmness
As we developed ingredients to address concerns of sagging and loss of firmness in the skin, our focus centered on rosemary, renowned as a 'rejuvenating herb.
2017
At the Fukuoka Head Office premises in Onojo City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
“Oike Sansho Nursery School” opened
In order to balance childcare and work, we opened the Oike Sansho Nursery School to support working people.
2019
Started selling “yameKAGUYA” aging care series made from bamboo
We proudly introduced 'yameKAGUYA,' an aging care series featuring the inclusion of 'bamboo stem epidermis extract,' a whitening support ingredient derived from pesticide-free bamboo.
2021
Established a new beauty ingredient factory "Saga Factory Building B"
We have established a new beauty ingredient factory, "Saga Factory Building B," on the premises of our Saga Factory located in Tosu City, Saga Prefecture.
2022
Gender-free skin care brand “IROIKU” launched
We want a wide range of people to enjoy skin care more easily.
