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History
54 EVENTS
Established Kobayashi Joint Stock Company in Kita Ward, Tokyo, for the purpose of manufacturing and selling cosmetics
Changed the company organization and established Kobayashi KOSÉ Inc.
Separated the sales division and established KOSÉ Trading Inc.
Established Albion Inc., a manufacturer of high-end cosmetics
Technical alliance with L'Oréal France (dissolved joint venture agreement in August 2001)
Set up Sayama Factory in Saitama Prefecture and established a research institute (currently KOSÉ Product Development Research Institute) in Kita Ward, Tokyo
Established Sayama Factory in Saitama Prefecture
Opened a research institute (now KOSÉ Product Development Research Institute) in Kita City, Tokyo
Relocated headquarters to Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Established Hong Kong KOSÉ Private Limited (now KOSÉ Hong Kong Limited) in Hong Kong
Established Singapore KOSÉ Private Limited (now KOSÉ SINGAPORE PTE.LTD.) in Singapore
Established KOSÉ Cosmetics (MALAYSIA) Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia (now KOSÉ (MALAYSIA) Sdn. Bhd.)
Set up Gunma Factory in Gunma Prefecture
Established KOSÉ (THAILAND) Co., Ltd. in Thailand and Taiwan KOSÉ Co., Ltd. in Taiwan
Established KOSÉ (THAILAND) CO., LTD. in Thailand
Established Taiwan KOSÉ Co., Ltd. in Taiwan
Established Salon Route Cosmetics Sales Co., Ltd. (now KOSÉ Professional Co., Ltd.)
Established Chun Si Li Limited (later KOSÉ Cosmetics Limited) in China (transferred shares in May 2018)
Established KOSÉ Cosmetics Sales Co., Ltd., a sales company for our products
Established KOSÉ Cosmeport Co., Ltd., a cosmetics sales company for general routes
Changed the company name to KOSÉ Corporation
Establishment of a special subsidiary for employment of persons with disabilities, Advance Corporation
Listed shares on the over-the-counter market by the Japan Securities Dealers Association
Listed shares on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Established KOSÉ KOREA CO., LTD. in South Korea
Acquired all shares of Fill International Co., Ltd., which handles doctor cosmetics (now Dr. Fill Cosmetics Co., Ltd.)
Established KOSÉ Cosmepia Co., Ltd., a sales company for OEM products and commercial-use products (now KOSÉ Travel Retail Co., Ltd.)
Acquired all shares of Dr. Cosme handled by Fill International Co., Ltd., and acquired shares of Tarte, Inc. in the United States to make it a subsidiary
Opened a wide-area order reception center (now operation center) in Akita Prefecture
Established a wide-area order reception center in Akita Prefecture and a new factory in Hsinchu, Taiwan
Set up Hsinchu Factory of Taiwan KOSÉ Co., Ltd.
Established KOSÉ Cosmetics Sales (China) Co., Ltd. in China
Introduced the Jill Stuart brand into the Japanese cosmetics market as a licensing business
Opened KOSÉ Oji Training Center in Kita Ward, Tokyo
Established a new cosmetics mail-order company, Provision Co., Ltd. (now KOSÉ Provision Co., Ltd.)
Established a new company, Provision Co., Ltd., engaged in mail-order cosmetics
Established KOSÉ Corporation INDIA Pvt. Ltd. in India
Established PT.INDONESIA KOSÉ in Indonesia
Acquired shares of Tarte, Inc. in the United States and made it a subsidiary
Established KOSÉ America, Inc. in the United States
Established KOSÉ Industries Co., Ltd. as a production subsidiary
Established KOSÉ BRASIL COMÉRCIO DE COSMÉTICOS LTDA. in Brazil
The new production building at Gunma Factory is operational
Established KOSÉ Milbon Cosmetics Co., Ltd., which manufactures and sells salon route cosmetics
Established the KOSÉ Research Institute France Branch (now Lyon Branch) in Lyon, France
Established the KOSÉ Research Institute Lyon Branch in Lyon, France
Opened the KOSÉ Advanced Technology Research Institute in Kita City, Tokyo
Established KOSÉ Maruho Pharma Co., Ltd. for the planning, development, and sales of over-the-counter drugs and cosmetics
Merged the KOSÉ Cosmepia Co., Ltd., which handles the amenities business, with the KOSÉ Travel Retail Business, and renamed to KOSÉ Travel Retail Co., Ltd.
Transitioned from the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange to the Prime Market due to a review of market classification
Opened the France Branch and KOSÉ Research Institute Paris Branch in Paris, France
Acquired shares of PURI CO.,LTD. in Thailand and made it a subsidiary
Invested in Foxtale Consumer Pvt. Ltd. in India and signed a strategic partnership agreement with the company
Transitioned to a holding company structure and renamed to KOSÉ Holdings Inc.
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News
22 ARTICLES
Kose Achieves Three Stars for Two Departments for Four Consecutive Years in HDI Rating
Kose has earned the highest rating of "Three Stars" for four consecutive years in the "HDI Rating Benchmark 2026 <Cosmetics Manufacturer Industry>" for its "Inquiry Desk" and "Web Support" departments. As a result, the continuation of the international certification "Five Star Certification" for the support center has also been decided. The friendly and courteous service via phone and chat, as well as the convenience of web support, were highly praised.
Dermal NAMPT Decline Impacts Epidermal Barrier Function
Kosei discovered that a decline in the function of the dermal mitochondrial enzyme NAMPT fragments the tight junctions crucial for epidermal barrier function. Additionally, sugar-transferring citrus flavonoids were shown to increase dermal NAMPT, thereby activating mitochondrial function. Some of these findings will be presented at the 2026 November Japan Cosmetic Technologists Association Academic Conference.
Kosei Begins Consideration of Establishing a Shared Services Subsidiary to Handle Back‑Office Operations
Kosei Co., Ltd. has initiated the consideration and preparation of establishing a shared services subsidiary that will consolidate management and indirect operations, including those of related subsidiaries, as part of its structural reform. The new company aims to launch on January 1, 2028, and will bring together approximately 120 staff to manage accounting, human resources, general affairs, information systems, and other administrative functions, thereby reducing overall indirect costs and improving productivity.
Confirmed Enhanced Skin Permeability of Niacinamide Using Liposomes
Kose Co., Ltd. confirmed that incorporating liposomes increases the skin permeability of niacinamide. Compared to formulations without liposomes, the penetration amount significantly increased in all layers: stratum corneum, epidermal basal layer, and dermis. This result suggests that liposomes may further enhance the diverse effects of niacinamide acting in each skin layer.
Improved Stratum Corneum Moisture Retention with NMF-Complexed Liposomes
Kosé Co., Ltd. has developed a dual-action moisturizing technology called NMF-complexed liposomes for dry skin caused by aging. This technology enhances moisture retention by storing water in stratum corneum cells with NMF and improving the structure of intercellular lipids with liposomes. After two weeks of use, improvements in moisture retention and skin elasticity were confirmed, and the research findings were presented at the 36th IFSCC Academic Conference.
KOSÉ Holdings develops new lip plumper
KOSÉ Corporation has developed a lip plumper that continuously reduces the appearance of vertical lip lines while maintaining shine and volume for an extended period. The product is scheduled for release in November 2026 and is designed to move naturally with the lips.
KOSÉ and Benesse Develop Coral Environment Learning Materials for Elementary Students
KOSÉ Corporation and Benesse Corporation jointly developed inquiry-based learning materials for elementary school students about marine environmental issues, including coral bleaching, and began distributing them through the ICT learning software Mirai Seed. An open lesson was held at Toyomi Elementary School in Tomigusuku, Okinawa, on September 15, 2026, and distribution begins September 24. The materials can be downloaded through Mirai Seed.
Kose to Give Free DECORTE Trading Cards to 10,000 Fans at Dodger Stadium
Through its partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Kose will distribute free DECORTE trading cards to the first 10,000 fans at the home game at Dodger Stadium on September 20, 2026. The three-card set depicts game scenes featuring Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages. The partnership began in fiscal 2024 as part of its 3G strategy and is planned to be strengthened in fiscal 2026.
KOSÉ “INFINITY THE REPAIR” Wins Japan Star Award
The packaging for “THE REPAIR,” a line from KOSÉ’s prestige INFINITY brand, won the Director General’s Award from the Association for Universal Design for Learning, one of the top Japan Star Awards at the 2026 Japan Packaging Contest. The universal design reflects input from people with aftereffects of stroke and was recognized for usability and safety. The annual contest received 352 entries this year, of which 14 received Japan Star Awards.
Kose launches the pinnacle aging care cream
Kose Co., Ltd. will launch the high-performance essence cream "The Cream Décoration", aimed at 100-year beauty, from the top-tier line "AQ Miriot" of its high-prestige brand Cosme Decorte, on September 16, 2026. A limited collaboration product featuring the highly rare Baccarat crystal glass will also be released simultaneously.
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Public records
GOV
National Tax Agency basic information7010001043552
Source: National Tax Agency Corporate Number Publication Site, basic three items
Trade name
株式会社コーセーホールディングス
Trade name (kana)
コーセーホールディングス
Name in English
Corporation type
301
Address
〒103-0027 東京都中央区日本橋３丁目６番２号
Postal code
1030027
Prefecture code
13
City code
102
Address outside Japan
Prefecture in English
City in English
Address outside Japan in English
Corporate number assignment date
2015-10-05
Update date
2026-01-28
Change date
2026-01-05
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
2164653
METI gBizINFO7010001043552
Source: gBizINFO (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)
