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History
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On December 26, 1932, Kiyuo Matsumoto founded "Matsumoto Pharmacy" as a sole proprietorship at 44 Kogane, Matsudo City.
Founded Matsumoto Pharmacy, the predecessor of Matsumoto Kiyoshi, in Kogane, Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture by Matsumoto Kiyoshi.
In January 1954, reorganized into a corporation to aim for future growth.
Reorganized from a sole proprietorship to a corporate organization.
In July 1987, opened Ueno Ameyoko store with the concept of "bright, healthy, and beautiful living," laying the foundation for urban-type stores.
Opened Ueno Ameyoko store, marking the beginning of urban-type drugstores.
In August 1990, registered as a over-the-counter listed stock with the Japan Securities Dealers Association.
Went public on the stock exchange.
In March 1994, opened a roadside store in Kaga, Kashiwa City.
Open a roadside store in Kaga, Kashiwa City
In March 1995, sales reached 101,778 million yen with 216 stores.
Become No.1 in drugstore sales
In April 1996, launched commercials to generate buzz.
Start television commercials
In August 1999, listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
In March 2001, expanded store openings and business alliances, reaching 500 stores.
Start of group expansion strategy, reaching 500 stores
In April 2002, introduced a point system.
Start of point card
Listed on the Jasdaq Securities Exchange.
Register stocks on the over-the-counter market with the Japan Securities Dealers Association
Establish a joint holding company,
In June 2007, opened the first 24-hour drugstore.
Open the first 24-hour drugstore
October 1, 2007
Company established: October 1, 2007
Seijo Co., Ltd. and Segami Medics Co., Ltd. merged to establish Cocokara Fine Holdings Co., Ltd.
Segami Medics Co., Ltd. and Seijo Co., Ltd. jointly established the holding company "Cocokara Fine Holdings Co., Ltd."
SEGA Medics and Seijo Co., Ltd. merge and establish Kokokara Fine Holdings Co., Ltd.
Management integration of Seijo, a nationwide major drugstore chain, and SEGA Medics
Decide to expand drugstore business in China through investment in Samoa Bio
Merged with Allied Hearts Holdings Co., Ltd., changed the company name to Cocokara Fine Co., Ltd., and relocated headquarters to Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Merge with Allied Hearts Holdings Co., Ltd., change the trade name to Kokokara Fine Co., Ltd., and relocate the headquarters to Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Acquire all shares of Suzuran Pharmacy Co., Ltd., which operates drugstore and dispensing business in Hokkaido, and make it a subsidiary
Acquired Suzuran Pharmacy Co., Ltd., which operates dispensing services in Hokkaido.
Open the first Kokokara Fine store,
Opened Cocokara Fine Kichijoji South Exit Store in Tokyo and also opened "cocokara Metro 5th Avenue Store" in Shanghai.
Open
Established Cocokara Fine OEC Co., Ltd. and started internet mail-order business.
Establish a subsidiary, Kokokara Fine OEC, which operates internet mail-order business
Merged six companies to establish "Cocokara Fine Healthcare".
Merge six subsidiaries, Seijo Co., Ltd., SEGA Medics Co., Ltd., Zip Drug Co., Ltd., Lifort Co., Ltd., Suzuran Pharmacy Co., Ltd., and Medical Index Limited, and establish
Matsumoto Kiyoshi assumes the position of President and CEO.
Yoshio Matsumoto appointed as President and Representative Director
Begins test marketing of PB products in Thailand.
Establish a joint venture
Launches the official Matsumoto Kiyoshi app.
Starts duty-free services.
Opens stores specializing in duty-free.
Subsidiary Co., Ltd. Kokokara Fine Soleil, aimed at expanding employment for persons with disabilities and securing a working environment, has started operations.
Chairman Matsumoto Nankai receives the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star.
Recognized for playing a social role as the first president of the Japan Chain Drug Store Association.
Opens a store at OUTLET Mitsui Outlet Park Makuhari.
Starts operation of the lifestyle healthcare shop "matsukiyo LAB Shin-Matsudo Ekimae".
Opens a store on Alibaba's Tmall Global Mall and supports cross-border e-commerce.
Opens a store at Keikyu Haneda International Terminal Station.
Opens a store in La Prao, Bangkok, Thailand.
Birth of the original brand "matsukiyo".
Receives the Excellence Award at the Supply Chain Innovation Awards 2016.
Major renewal of the "Kokokara Fine Medicine Notebook App".
Renewal of the official website.
Begins recruiting pharmacies for dispensing support.
The "matsukiyo LAB Shin-Matsudo Ekimae" is certified as a health support pharmacy.
Opens Takashimaya Duty-Free Shop SHILLA & ANA Shinjuku (FC contract).
Opens BeautyU Ginza Chuo-dori store.
Establishes a store inside Narita Tobu Hotel Airport.
Acquired shares and made a subsidiary of Aianju Co., Ltd., which develops sales, rental, and housing renovations of welfare equipment in Mie Prefecture.
Wins the Platinum Award in the Body category at the Pentawards Packaging Design Competition.
Founded Taiwan Matsumoto Kiyoshi Co., Ltd.
Established Taiwan Matsumoto Kiyoshi Co., Ltd. for expansion in Taiwan.
Ranked 34th in Interbrand's "Japan’s Best Domestic Brands 2018".
Invested in a healthcare venture company planned by Kanagawa Prefecture and operated by Capital Medica Ventures Co., Ltd.
Capital alliance with Medcare Co., Ltd., which develops and operates the preventive medical platform "MEDICALLY".
Opened on-site pharmacy "Kokokara Fine Pharmacy Izumi City General Medical Center" in Osaka Prefecture.
Opened a store at Fukuoka Airport International Terminal.
Established a subsidiary, CF Energy Co., Ltd., which conducts electricity retail business for group companies.
Obtained remote medication guidance certification for "Kokokara Fine Pharmacy Nata Store" in the Fukuoka City Special Strategic Zone.
Private brand "matsukiyo" received the "Best of the Best" award at the Japan Branding Awards 2018.
Certified as a "Health Management Excellent Corporation 2019 Large Corporation Division" jointly selected by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Japan Health Conference.
Opened the first store in Kochi Prefecture.
Opened two stores at Narita International Airport Terminal 2.
Launched in-house cross-border e-commerce.
Established a subsidiary, Kokokara Fine FureaVance Co., Ltd., which operates own logistics.
Opened Ikebukuro Part 2 store.
Signed a basic agreement and a capital and business alliance contract with Matsumoto Kiyoshi Holdings Co., Ltd.
Certified as a "Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2020" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Established a joint venture "Co., Ltd. CFIZ" with H2O Retailing.
Opened the first store in Wakayama Prefecture, "Kino Wakayama Store".
Certified as a tobacco countermeasure cooperating company in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Identified the materiality that forms the foundation of growth.
Opened a store at Binh Thanh District Vincom Center in Ho Chi Minh City.
Selected as a "Telework Pioneer" by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
Started store pickup service at almost all stores.
Acquired all shares of Futsuka Holdings Co., Ltd., which develops pharmacies in Hyogo Prefecture.
Introduced online medication guidance service "curon medication support" at all dispensing stores.
Opened urban flagship store "Kokokara Fine Tokyo Shinjuku Sanchome Store".
Set KPIs linked to materiality and issued an integrated report.
Cocokara Fine has been certified for three consecutive years as a "Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Kokokara Fine was certified for the third consecutive year as a "Health Management Excellent Corporation Large Corporation Division" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
First installation of "Medicine Receipt Locker" at "Cocokara Fine Pharmacy JR Kyoto Station"
83 dispensing pharmacies are compliant with health support pharmacy standards
Expansion of specimen measurement rooms to 111 stores
Trade name change: October 1, 2021: (Changed from Matsumoto Kiyoshi Holdings Co., Ltd. through business integration with Cocokara Fine Co., Ltd.)
Certified by the Japan Sports Agency as "Sports Yell Company 2022"
Launch of digital dispensing service "Matsukiyo Cocokara Me"
Set targets for climate change response and develop reduction plans
Start of dispensing service "Matsukiyo Cocokara Me" and acquisition of shares in AppBrew Inc.
Obtained "Resilience Certification" for organizations contributing to national resilience
Matsumoto Kiyoshi opens at Haneda Airport Terminal 3
Certified by the Japan Sports Agency as "Sports Yell Company 2023"
Recognized as a Healthy Management Excellent Corporation 2023, ranked in "Best Japan Brands 2023"
Established joint venture "MC&C Investment Business Limited Partnership" with SBI Investment, launched "matsukiyoFIRE"
Operational launch of proprietary online store delivery service "Matsukiyo Cocokara Q"
Opened store at Narita International Airport Terminal 2
Opened flagship store "SHIBUYA DOGENZAKA FLAG" in Shibuya
Hong Kong store "Matsumoto Kiyoshi Causeway Bay" received Red Dot Design Award
Certified by the Japan Sports Agency as "Sports Yell Company 2024", acquired shares of Keport Co., Ltd.
Launched digital dispensing service "Matsukiyo Cocokara B", established materiality policy
Ranked in "Best Japan Brands 2024", recognized as a Healthy Management Excellent Corporation 2024, started local PB development
Opened Guam store No.1, received MSCI ESG rating "AA"
Setting climate change response goals and formulating reduction plans
Selected as a constituent stock of the "FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index"
Launch of dispensing service "Matsukiyo Kokokara Me", acquisition of shares of AppBrew Inc.
Obtained "Resilience Certification," a certification for organizations contributing to national resilience strengthening
Certified as a Sports Agency "Sports Yell Company 2025," and received MSCI ESG rating "AA"
Certified as a Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2025, ranked in "Best Japan Brands 2025"
Formulated medium-term management plan, launched new strategies to realize group vision "More fun and familiar beauty and health," acquired shares of T.M.C. Co., Ltd. and Domanant LLC
Newly selected as a constituent stock of ESG investment index "FTSE4Good Index Series," opened flagship store "GINZA FLAG" of Matsukiyo Kokokara
And Company Inc. acquired shares of Shinseido Pharmacy Co., Ltd. and made it a subsidiary
Cocokara Fine Healthcare Co., Ltd. signed a business transfer agreement with Sigma Pharmaceuticals
Achieved the highest MSCI ESG rating "AAA"
Selected for "World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2026" by TIME magazine and Statista, expanded functions of "Matsukiyo Kokokara Me," received CDP survey "B" rating, certified as Sports Agency "Sports Yell Company 2026"
Subsidiary acquired shares of Universal Drug, creating "SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE FLAG"
Received Excellence Award at "Nikkei Integrated Report Award 2025," certified as a Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026, rebranded private brand "matsukiyo" for its 10th anniversary
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News
316 ARTICLES
THE RETINOTIME Announces Enhanced Serum, a New Medicated High-Performance Beauty Serum
THE RETINOTIME has evolved as a skincare brand that embraces aging positively, introducing an enhanced formula featuring its proprietary ceramide AI-derived niacinamide RF complex as an active ingredient. Its new Enhanced Serum is Japan's first to contain 14 active ingredients. Centered on niacinamide RF complex, tranexamic acid, panthenol, and isopropyl methylphenol, this medicated high-performance serum is designed to address skin brightening, wrinkle improvement, and skin irritation prevention at the same time.
Matsukiyo Kokokara launches new penetrating lip and hand cream for men
Matsukiyo Kokokara & Company Inc. will launch the penetrating lip cream and hand & nail cream of its men's skincare product 'KNOWLEDGE (Knowledge)' on October 11, 2026. The lip cream contains ten beauty moisturizing ingredients to prevent dryness and chapped lips. The hand & nail cream, formulated with ceramide bisel, quickly permeates moisture to hydrate and smooth the skin of the hands and nails.
matsukiyo LAB BEAUSTER Sleeping+ Night Beauty Supplement
matsukiyo LAB announced a new series 'BEAUSTER Sleeping+' focused on nighttime beauty for its popular beauty supplement BEAUSTER. All 4 types contain 100mg of GABA, with optimized forms including liquids, soft capsules, and tablets. Sales will start on October 10 at nationwide Matsumoto Kiyoshi and Kokokara Pharmacy group stores and online stores.
Spica Launches Pasta with Soup for Satiety and Weight Management
Spica launched ‘Pasta That Makes Me Happy,’ a satisfying pasta meal with soup containing 2,500 mg of yeast cell wall. Each serving costs about ¥460 and is easy to prepare: add hot water to the container, wait three minutes, then mix in the powdered sauce. It comes in rich carbonara and shrimp-scented tomato cream flavors. Each serving has about 150 kcal, 10 g of dietary fiber, 6.5 g of protein, and one hundred million spore-forming lactic acid bacteria, offering a healthy option designed to be satisfying during dieting.
Aiginar Cream for Itchy Skin Around the Eyes and Makeup Irritation
Aiginar Cream is now available for ¥1,408 including tax for a 12 g tube at participating Matsumotokiyoshi and Cocokara Fine stores and the company’s online store. This Class 2 OTC medicine contains five active ingredients, including the anti-inflammatory agent ufenamate, and is intended for eczema, dermatitis, itching, and makeup-related skin irritation. Children should use it under adult supervision. Avoid eye contact; if the cream gets into the eyes, rinse immediately with water.
Update on Business Operations Following the Kumamoto Earthquake
Some stores temporarily suspended operations or changed their opening hours due to the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, but all stores have now resumed business. The company says it will continue prioritizing safety and contributing to the local community.
Limited-Quantity Large Size of SOFINA iP Golden Time Repair
A limited quantity of the large 85 g size of SOFINA iP Golden Time Repair Overnight Penetrating Cream will be sold for ¥4,400 including tax. It features the GT formula, a stratum corneum treatment designed to protect against nighttime dryness and penetrate the skin’s outer layer to leave skin looking firm and radiant the next morning. The cream has a rich texture, a fresh Floral Energy fragrance, and an amino acid GT complex.
Collagen Powder SP Now Contains Full-Layer Moisturizing Proteoglycan
matsukiyo LAB’s Collagen Powder SP contains 5,000 mg of low-molecular-weight collagen, full-layer moisturizing proteoglycan with greater moisture retention than hyaluronic acid, and a balanced blend of 11 beauty ingredients. It dissolves easily in everyday drinks and foods and is priced for convenient daily use at about ¥118 per day. The renewed product is now available as an inner-beauty item to support daily beauty routines.
Matsumoto Kiyoshi Opens Store in Narita International Airport Terminal 3
Matsumoto Kiyoshi Co., Ltd. opened a new store in Terminal 3 of Narita International Airport on August 28, 2026. With approximately 256 square meters of sales floor space, it carries pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and other products. The store aims to make travel more comfortable and conveniently serve a wide range of customer needs.
MatsukiyoCocokara & Co. announced a new stick eyeshadow from its cosmetics brand nake on August 26, 2026. Designed to enhance the appearance of the eyes, the product reflects the brand concept “more than skincare, less than makeup” and its pursuit of a natural finish. Since March 2026, Sota Kagaya has served as the brand ambassador, sharing its appeal beyond gender boundaries.
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Public records
GOV
National Tax Agency basic information2040001040238
Source: National Tax Agency Corporate Number Publication Site, basic three items
Trade name
株式会社マツキヨココカラ＆カンパニー
Trade name (kana)
マツキヨココカラアンドカンパニー
Name in English
Corporation type
301
Address
〒270-0033 千葉県松戸市新松戸東９番地１
Postal code
2700033
Prefecture code
12
City code
207
Address outside Japan
Prefecture in English
City in English
Address outside Japan in English
Corporate number assignment date
2015-10-05
Update date
2021-10-12
Change date
2021-10-01
Registry closure date
Reason for registry closure
Successor corporate number
Details of the change
Latest record
1
Excluded from search
0
Processing type
11
Correction type
0
Trade name image ID
Address image ID
Sequence number
1068239
METI gBizINFO2040001040238
Source: gBizINFO (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)
