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History
40 EVENTS
Founding of Hasegawa Fujitaro Shop
Founded: May 1903 (Meiji 36)
Start of essence production
Store destroyed by the Great Tokyo Air Raid: *Reopened in a building near Gokubashi in November of the same year
Start of synthetic fragrance production
Establishment of Hasegawa Fujitaro Shop Co., Ltd.
Opening of Osaka branch office (renamed Osaka branch in 1996)
Establishment of Hasegawa Fragrances Co., Ltd.
Established: December 1961 (Showa 36)
Completion of headquarters building
Opening of Nagoya liaison office (renamed Nagoya branch in 1965)
Opening of Fukaya factory: *Food fragrance manufacturing division moved to Fukaya factory
Opening of Sapporo branch
Opening of Kawasaki Research Institute (renamed Technology Research Institute in 1993): *Synthetic fragrance manufacturing division moved to Fukaya factory
Consolidation of all manufacturing divisions at Fukaya factory: *Cosmetic fragrance manufacturing division moved to Fukaya factory
Establishment of T. HASEGAWA U.S.A., INC. (Rancho Cordova, California)
Opening of Itakura factory: Establishment of A.T.E. Co., Ltd. (Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture, later closed)
Publication of "The Chemistry of Smell" (Shohabo)
Relocation of T. HASEGAWA U.S.A., INC. to Seltos, California
Establishment of T. HASEGAWA CO. (S.E. ASIA) PTE. LTD. (Singapore, later closed)
Opening of Hong Kong branch (later closed)
Launch of technical information magazine "HASEGAWA LETTER" (electronic from 2022)
Listing of shares on the open market by the Japan Securities Dealers Association
Establishment of Shanghai Hasegawa Fragrance Trading Co., Ltd.
Hasegawa Fine Foods Co., Ltd. established (2008 merger) : *Started production of fruit processed products
Establishment of Hasegawa Fragrances (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (operational from 2001)
100th anniversary of founding
Establishment of Hasegawa Fragrances (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (operational from 2009)
Completion of the Comprehensive Research Institute : *Consolidated research departments
Hasegawa Business Services Co., Ltd. established
Publication of "The Science of Fragrances" (Kodansha)
PT. HASEGAWA FLAVOURS AND FRAGRANCES INDONESIA established
Peresscol Sdn. Bhd. became 100% subsidiary (Malaysia)
Japan Agricultural Chemical Technology Award (Japan Agricultural Chemical Society) received : "Development of new food flavor by integrating analysis, synthesis, and fragrance technology" : *First award in fragrance development field
New headquarters building completed
T. HASEGAWA U.S.A., INC. became 100% subsidiary of FLAVOR INGREDIENT HOLDINGS, LLC (2020 merger of FIH)
Taiwan Hasegawa Fragrance Co., Ltd. established
Peresscol Sdn. Bhd. changed its name to T HASEGAWA FLAVOURS (KUALA LUMPUR) SDN. BHD
T. HASEGAWA U.S.A., INC. became 100% subsidiary of MISSION FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES, INC. (2024 merger of MISSION)
Moved to the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
T. HASEGAWA U.S.A., INC. became 100% subsidiary of ABELEI, INC.
Hasegawa Fragrance (Pyeonggo) Co., Ltd. established
Hoàng Anh Flavors and Food Ingredients Joint Stock Company became 100% subsidiary (Vietnam)
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News
14 ARTICLES
Hasegawa Fragrance to Hold Online Presentation on 2026 Q3 Financial Results and Midterm Management Plan
Hasegawa Fragrance Co., Ltd. formulated and approved its medium- to long-term management policy and midterm management plan at the board meeting on November 11, 2026. The presentation on the 2026 Q3 financial results and midterm management plan will be held online (live broadcast + on-demand) on Thursday, November 26, 2026, for analysts and institutional investors. Prior registration is required for participation, and membership registration is necessary.
T. Hasegawa Co., Ltd. Resolves Executive Personnel Changes at Board Meeting
At a board meeting held on November 11, 2026, T. Hasegawa Co., Ltd. resolved to appoint Jun Yoshikawa and Hiromi Furushima as outside directors and to remove Shingo Daimon, who is stepping down, from the position of outside director. The formal decision is scheduled to be approved at the shareholders’ meeting planned for December 17, 2026.
Hasegawa Aroma (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. announced a revision of its basic policy on corporate governance. The main changes include updates to Chapter 3, Article 8 (Shareholders' Meeting) and Chapter 5, Article 16 (Roles and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors), and a review of the explanation methods for the corporate philosophy and medium-term plan.
Hasegawa Kouryou Co., Ltd. Decides to Acquire and Cancel Its Own Shares
Hasegawa Kouryou Co., Ltd. resolved to acquire and cancel its own shares at a board meeting held on November 11, 2026. The acquisition targets common shares, with a maximum of 1,300,000 shares, aiming to improve capital efficiency and return value to shareholders.
11th Drink Japan Exhibition
Hasegawa Fragrance Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the 11th Drink Japan, held from November 18, 2026. They have developed a new material called "Beanless Conk Mix" that does not use coffee beans, and visitors can sample "Beanless Coffee" at the booth. They aim to contribute as a fragrance company in addressing challenges such as climate change and rising prices.
Collaboration on Toraya's exhibition "Delicious Aroma, Delicious Fragrance"
Hasegawa Kouryou collaborated in creating panels for Toraya's 54th exhibition "Delicious Aroma, Delicious Fragrance". The panels illustrate how humans perceive and recognize scents and the workings of the brain. The exhibition runs from October 23, 2026 to February 24, 2027 at Toraya's Tokyo Midtown store gallery.
T. Hasegawa Establishes Stable Supply of Shiso Essential Oil Through Collaboration with Engaru Town
Through long-standing collaboration with Engaru Town, Hokkaido, T. Hasegawa Co., Ltd. has established a system for the stable supply of 100% natural shiso essential oil. This will strengthen its expansion into the food, beverage, and household products industries, offering fresh, natural aromas.
Hasegawa Fragrance Joins the Research Sales Alliance
In August 2026, Hasegawa Fragrance will join the Research Sales Alliance, a general incorporated association, to promote open innovation through collaboration with other industries. By combining the technology cultivated in fragrance development with the technologies and insights of other industries, it aims to create new value and implement it in society.
Article on AI and fragrance published in HASEGAWA LETTER 2026
We published "Fragrance and Words and AI: Does AI Understand Fragrance?" by Hiroki Minami, Vice President of Kwansei Gakuin University, in the information site "HASEGAWA LETTER 2026 (No.44)". Additionally, we added "sensory evaluation" to the fragrance terminology explanations.
Notice of Discontinuation of Mailing Interim Dividend Resolution Postcards
Starting in 2026, we will discontinue mailing postcards that contain notices of board resolutions regarding interim dividends. From now on, we will provide this information on our company website instead of postcards.
