Headquarters Building Pink Ribbon Month Lighting
We announced the pink lighting of the headquarters building in line with Pink Ribbon Month on November 13, 2026.
Ryukyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
株式会社琉薬
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Employees (consolidated)
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Basic information
- Head office
- 5-6-5 Makikō, Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture, 901-2686, Japan
- Chief executive
- Katsuya Higa
- Capital
- 44,225,000
- Employees (non-consolidated)
- 162 people
- Employees (consolidated)
- 162 people
- Start date
- 1951-02-02
- End date
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Websites
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Business
Support for new openings and branch establishmentsWholesale of medical pharmaceuticals and related productsInformation provision and proposalsWholesale of medical equipment and related itemsMedical pharmaceuticalsRyukyuu Care ShopMachiya Net (web-based orders)Agariqux Emperor LiquidRyukyu BanquetSupport for opening and branch establishment
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History
Founders' meeting held
General meeting for the establishment of Ryukyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Establishment of Ryukyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.; President Masayuki Nijo appointed. Address: Naha City, Anri 1-chōme 2-banchi.
Company registration completed
New headquarters completed; relocation from Anri (Naha City, Matsuo 261-10)
President Gokiyarudokyo appointed
Purchase of second vehicle: Buick Super
Celebration ceremony for the opening of new headquarters on 5th anniversary of founding
Capital changed to $65,000 due to currency conversion
President Nakanobu Nagao appointed
Ryuyaku Sales Co., Ltd. was established as a new company. Ujihara Chosei was appointed President and Representative Director. ... 1-11 Matsushita-cho, Naha; capital of US$80,000.
Ryuyaku Sales Co., Ltd. moved to a newly constructed building in Kume, Naha.
Celebration ceremony held for the completion of Ryuyaku Sales Co., Ltd.'s new headquarters.
Kamiya Chōkō appointed President and Representative Director.
Ryukyu Yakuhin and Ryuyaku Sales merged, and Kamiya Chōkō was appointed President and Representative Director. ... Ryuyaku Sales was the surviving company. Its name was changed to Ryuyaku Co., Ltd. Head office: Kume, Naha.
Ceremony held to commemorate the company's 25th anniversary.
Nagamine Yoshiyoshi appointed President and Representative Director.
NEC minicomputer introduced.
Groundbreaking ceremony and commencement ceremony held for the new construction in Makiminato.
New headquarters and distribution center completed at 55 Makiminato, Urasoe City. The entire operation relocated. Ryuyaku Co., Ltd. moved to its new premises.
Ceremony and reception held to celebrate the completion of the new headquarters building. The medium-term management plan (R1 Plan) was announced.
Celebration ceremony held to mark the company's 30th anniversary. The medium-term management plan (R1 Plan) was announced.
Affiliated company Chuo Doyaku Co., Ltd. established. Ujihara Asataro appointed Representative Director. Capital: ¥15 million.
Ryuyaku's 30th anniversary commemorative book, “Thirty Years of Ryuyaku,” published.
Ujihara Asataro appointed President and Representative Director.
Kusumi Takeshi appointed Representative Director of Chuo Doyaku Co., Ltd.
Monument erected to commemorate the company's 35th anniversary.
Ceremony held to mark the company's 35th anniversary.
Gakiya Hiroshi appointed President and Representative Director.
The medium-term management plan (R2 Plan) was announced.
40th Anniversary Celebration Held
Issued ¥100 million private placement bonds (fourth company in the prefecture)
Announced Medium-Term Management Plan (R4 Plan)
Masahiro Jichihara appointed President and CEO of Central Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Announced Medium-Term Management Plan 'R5 Plan'
Launched private brand 'Agariqux Emperor Liquid' nationwide in western Japan through joint development with Kaneshige Bio Co., Ltd.
New core system launched (IBM)
PHS internal telephone network started
32nd fiscal year results exceeded ¥20 billion
Opened 'Kaitaku Shop Ryuyaku'
Masayuki Tomihara appointed President and CEO
50th Anniversary Ceremony and Celebration Held
'Machiyanet' operational. Started receiving orders via web from customers
Announced Medium-Term Management Plan 'R8 Plan'
Published 50th Anniversary Book of Ryuyaku
Rebuilt Miyako branch office
Released private brand 'Ryukyu no Utage' through joint development with Umedan Honpo Co., Ltd.
Merged with Alfressa Holdings; Yoshichi Narita appointed President and CEO
40th fiscal year results exceeded ¥25 billion in sales
Full line of medical pharmaceuticals achieved with the start of joint purchasing with Alfressa
Announcement of the Medium-Term Management Plan 'R9 Plan'
Appointment of Mr. Asao Kamiya as President and CEO; introduction of Executive Officer system
Absorption merger with Ryuyaku Trading Co., Ltd.
20th anniversary of Miyako branch office opening
Announcement of the Medium-Term Management Plan 'R10 Plan'
60th Anniversary Founding Ceremony
60th Anniversary Celebration Held
Transfer of Ryuyaku's healthcare business to Alphresa Healthcare Co., Ltd.
Obtained certification as a child-rearing support company 'Kurumin'
Completion of new headquarters building and logistics center at headquarters location
Appointment of Mr. Kan Inami as President and CEO
Registered as a partner organization of Uruma SOS Network
Registered as a cooperating organization for the Okinawa City Dementia Elderly etc.安心 Registration Project
Signed an agreement concerning the Okinawa Prefecture Dementia Elderly etc. Monitoring Project
Registered as a cooperating organization for the Nan'fuwa Town Dementia Elderly etc. Wandering SOS Network Project
Participated in the dementia awareness event 'RUNban'
Certified as a 'Mimamori Okaeri' supporter in Ginowan City
Obtained Okinawa Prefecture Work-Life Balance Company Certification
Signed an agreement for the Itoman City Dementia Elderly etc. SOS Network cooperation office
Registered as a cooperating organization for the Chatan Town Dementia Elderly etc. Monitoring SOS Network Project
Registered as a partner organization for the Yaeze Town Dementia Elderly Search Network Project
Registered as a partner organization for the Nago City SOS Network
Participated in the dementia awareness event "RUNban". Ryukyuu served as the goal and start point at the Urusoe location.
Participated and cooperated in the Urusoe City Community Watch Network Project
Participated in the dementia awareness event "RUNban"
Registered as a partner organization for the Nishiwaramachi Dementia Elderly Watch SOS Network Project
Signed an agreement for the Nakajo Village Community Watch Cooperation Project
Signed cooperation for the Yonagawara Town Dementia Elderly Watch Network Project
Registered as a participating company for the blood donation supporter program
Registered as an Okinawa SDGs Partner
Celebrating its 70th anniversary
The logo and tagline were decided through internal contests
Mr. Katsuya Higa appointed as President and CEO
Registered as a supporting partner for the Omoiari Light Movement
Declared Uchinaa Health Management
Obtained the 2022 Health Management Excellence Corporation certification
Obtained the 2023 Health Management Excellence Corporation certification
Obtained the 2023 Small and Medium Enterprise Disability Employment (Monisu) certification
Obtained the 2024 Health Management Excellence Corporation certification
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News
Headquarters Building Pink Ribbon Month Lighting
Announcement of Orange Light-Up of Headquarters Building
Ryukyu Pharmaceutical announced on November 13, 2026 that it will light up its headquarters building in orange in line with the "Orange Ribbon Child Abuse Prevention Promotion Campaign." Additionally, light-up events scheduled for the same day will coincide with "Pink Ribbon Month" and "World Stroke Day."
Implementation of Headquarters Building Light-up in Accordance with World Stroke Day
Ryuyaku Co., Ltd. announced that it will light up its headquarters building in line with World Stroke Day.
Miyako Branch Office Temporary Closure
During the bus suspension, the Miyako Branch Office will be temporarily closed. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to our partners and ask for your understanding.
Head Office Illuminated for World Mental Health Day
Ryuyaku Co., Ltd. announced on October 9, 2026, that it would illuminate its head office building in conjunction with World Mental Health Day. Details of the illumination are not provided in the text.
Important Notice: Establishment of a “Refresh Support Incentive” for Employees
Important Notice: Establishment of a “Refresh Support Incentive” for Employees
Head Office Illuminated in Red for Healthy Heart Day
Ryuyaku Co., Ltd. will illuminate its head office building in red, the symbol color of Healthy Heart Day, as part of its health awareness activities. The building will be illuminated at night from August 10 to 13, 2026, with the aim of raising awareness of preventing heart disease and cardiovascular conditions and contributing to community health.
Notice of Temporary Closure Due to Bus Service Suspension
We will be temporarily closed while bus services are suspended. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to our business partners and ask for your understanding.
Responding on a rolling basis from this afternoon
We generally close temporarily while bus services are suspended, but this notice says we will begin responding on a rolling basis this afternoon.
Formulated the General Employer Action Plan for FY2026–FY2029
We have formulated a General Employer Action Plan to create a workplace where employees can balance work and childcare and everyone can work comfortably, while also fostering an environment where women can thrive. The plan runs from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029.
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Public records
National Tax Agency basic information5360001009272
Source: National Tax Agency Corporate Number Publication Site, basic three items
- Trade name
- 株式会社琉薬
- Trade name (kana)
- リュウヤク
- Name in English
- Corporation type
- 301
- Address
- 〒901-2131 沖縄県浦添市牧港５丁目６番５号
- Postal code
- 9012131
- Prefecture code
- 47
- City code
- 208
- Address outside Japan
- Prefecture in English
- City in English
- Address outside Japan in English
- Corporate number assignment date
- 2015-10-05
- Update date
- 2019-06-19
- Change date
- 2015-10-05
- Registry closure date
- Reason for registry closure
- Successor corporate number
- Details of the change
- Latest record
- 1
- Excluded from search
- 0
- Processing type
- 01
- Correction type
- 1
- Trade name image ID
- Address image ID
- Sequence number
- 5687649
METI gBizINFO5360001009272
Source: gBizINFO (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)
- Corporate number
- 5360001009272
- Trade name
- 株式会社琉薬
- Trade name (kana)
- リュウヤク
- Trade name (alphabet)
- Registry closure date
- Reason for registry closure
- Registered address
- 沖縄県浦添市牧港５丁目６番５号
- Postal code
- 9012131
- Prefecture
- 沖縄県
- Prefecture code
- 47
- City or district
- 浦添市
- City code
- 208
- Street address
- 牧港５丁目６番５号
- Organisation type
- 301
- Processing type
- 01
- Correction type
- 1
- Status
- Representative
- 代表取締役 比嘉 勝也
- Capital
- Employees
- 178
- Employees (male)
- 118
- Employees (female)
- 60
- Business summary
- 医薬品卸売業
- Website URL
- http://www.ryuyaku.co.jp
- Year founded
- Business category
- I:卸売業、小売業
- Date established
- 1968-10-01
- Unified government qualification - grade
- |A|A|
- Unified government qualification - business items
- 219|222|229|310
- Update date
- 2019-06-19
- Key information
- 5360001009272
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