| 1885 |
Founder Tadahide Kobayashi established the general partnership "Kobayashi Seidaido" as a general goods and cosmetics shop in Mondencho, Naka-ku, Nagoya. |
| 1885 |
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical history: Founder Tadahide Kobayashi established the general merchandise and cosmetics shop 'Gōmei Kaisha Kobayashi Seidaidō' in Monzen-machi, Naka-ku, Nagoya. |
| 1912 |
Established the limited partnership "Kobayashi Daikyakubou" in Hiranomachi, Higashi-ku, Osaka, marking the first step into Osaka. |
| 1912 |
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical history: Established 'Gōshi Kaisha Kobayashi Daikyakubō' in Hiranomachi, Higashi-ku, Osaka, marking the first step into Osaka. |
| 1919 |
Merged the general partnership Kobayashi Seidaido and the limited partnership Kobayashi Daikyakubou to establish "Kobayashi Daikyakubou Co., Ltd." in Kyomachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka. Yoshitaro Kobayashi became the first president. |
| 1919-08-22 |
Establishment date: August 22, 1919. |
| 1923 |
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical history: Merged Gōmei Kaisha Kobayashi Seidaidō and Gōshi Kaisha Kobayashi Daikyakubō to establish 'Kabushiki Kaisha Kobayashi Daikyakubō' in Kyōmachi-hori, Nishi-ku, Osaka. Yoshitarō Kobayashi became the first president. |
| 1930 |
Introduced successive new sales promotion strategies such as prize giveaways, invitation sales, and lottery sales. |
| 1930 |
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical history: Launched successive new sales promotion strategies such as prize giveaways and invitation sales. |
| 1939 |
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical history: Separated the formulation division and established 'Kobayashi Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha'. Began operation of the 13th factory in Higashi-Yodogawa-ku, Osaka (now Yodogawa-ku). |
| 1940 |
Separated the formulation division and established "Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd." Operations of the 13th factory began in Higashi-Yodogawa-ku (now Yodogawa-ku), Osaka. |
| 1948 |
Masaburo Kobayashi became the second president. |
| 1953 |
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical history: Saburo Kobayashi became the second president. |
| 1956 |
Merged with Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and changed the company name to "Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd." Relocated to Michishirubashi, Higashi-ku (now Chuo-ku), Osaka. |
| 1958 |
Eiko Kobayashi became the third president. |
| 1958 |
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical history: Merged with Kobayashi Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha, changed the company name to 'Kobayashi Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha', and relocated to Dōshū-cho, Higashi-ku, Osaka. |
| 1960 |
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical history: Eiko Kobayashi became the third president. |
| 1966 |
Brand history: Anmelt (topical anti-inflammatory analgesic) was born. In the era of patch-type remedies for neck stiffness, it emerged from the experience of male employees. |
| 1969 |
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical history: Nationwide launch of the topical anti-inflammatory analgesic 'Anmelt'. Released 'Blue Roulette'. |
| 1972 |
Partnered with C.R. Bard, Inc. of the United States and established "Japan Medico Co., Ltd.", an import and sales company for medical devices, entering the medical equipment field. |
| 1973 |
Changed Japan Medico Co., Ltd. into the joint venture "Medicon Co., Ltd." with C.R. Bard, Inc. and appointed Kazuma Kobayashi as the fourth president. |
| 1974 |
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical history: Partnered with U.S. C.R. Bard, Inc., established 'Kabushiki Kaisha Nihon Medico', an import and sales company for medical devices, entering the medical equipment field. |
| 1975 |
Brand history: Sawa Day (aromatic deodorizer) was released. Developed from the desire to make toilets a comfortable space. |
| 1983 |
Established in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture. |
| 1986 |
Established 'Toyama Kobayashi Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha' as a manufacturing base. |
| 1987 |
Product history: The thread pick was launched. It was developed after observing a foreign woman using dental floss aboard a Shinkansen. |
| 1991 |
Product history: Ibon (eye wash) was released. |
| 1992 |
Established the medical device division "Kobayashi Medical". |
| 1993 |
Established in Kurokawa District, Miyagi Prefecture. |
| 1994 |
Product history: Developed the Netsama sheet (forehead cooling sheet). Sashimi konnyaku served as a hint. |
| 1995 |
Brand history: Ibon (eye wash) became a hit. |
| 1996 |
International expansion: Established "Kobayashi Pharmaceutical (Hong Kong) Ltd." in Hong Kong. |
| 1997 |
Product history: Toughdent was released. |
| 1998 |
Established the joint venture "Shanghai Kobayashi Yugi Daily Chemical Co., Ltd." in China. |
| 1998 |
Established "KOBAYASHI Healthcare, Inc." in the United States. |
| 1998 |
Established a joint venture "Shanghai Kobayashi Yugi Daily Chemical Co., Ltd." in China. |
| 1999 |
Listed on the Second Section of the Osaka Stock Exchange. |
| 1999 |
Started a mail-order business for nutritional supplements. |
| 1999 |
Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Established a central research institute in Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture. |
| 2000 |
Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and designated on the First Section of the Osaka Stock Exchange. |
| 2000 |
Established a central research institute in Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture. |
| 2000 |
Divested the trading division and established KOBASHOU Co., Ltd. |
| 2001 |
Made Kiriha Chemical Co., Ltd. (Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City) a subsidiary of the Cairo manufacturing and sales company. |
| 2001 |
Established KOBAYASHI Healthcare Europe, Ltd. in the United Kingdom. |
| 2002 |
Established Kobayashi Pharmaceutical (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong. |
| 2002 |
Fully acquired Shanghai Kobayashi Friendship Chemical Co., Ltd. and renamed it Shanghai Kobayashi Chemical Co., Ltd. |
| 2002 |
Established "Kobayashi Pharmaceutical (Hong Kong) Ltd." in Hong Kong. Fully acquired Shanghai Kobayashi Daily Chemical Co., Ltd. and renamed it "Shanghai Kobayashi Daily Chemical Co., Ltd." |
| 2003 |
Acquired the sales rights for the health food business (Du Zhong tea) from Hitachi Zosen Corporation. |
| 2003 |
Renamed Angel Co., Ltd. to Ehime Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. |
| 2003 |
Acquired the sales rights for the health food business (Du Zhong tea) from Hitachi Zosen Corporation. Renamed Angel Co., Ltd. to Ehime Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. |
| 2004 |
Toyo Kobayashi became the fifth president. |
| 2004 |
Toshiyuki Kobayashi became the fifth president. |
| 2005 |
Acquired exclusive distribution rights for "Inochi no Haha A" from Sasao Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. |
| 2006 |
Made Aloe Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. a subsidiary. |
| 2006 |
Made eVent Medical Ltd., an Irish medical device manufacturing and sales company, a subsidiary. |
| 2006 |
Made Heat Max, Inc., a U.S. Cairo manufacturing and sales company, a subsidiary. |
| 2006 |
Acquired Aloe Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary. Acquired eVent Medical Ltd., a U.S. medical device manufacturing and sales company, as a subsidiary. |
| 2008 |
Exchanged shares of KOBASHOU Co., Ltd. and Mediceo Partack Holdings Co., Ltd. |
| 2008 |
Divested the manufacturing division of Kiriha Chemical Co., Ltd. and established Kiriha Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. |
| 2008 |
Acquired the trademark rights for Bisrat Gold from Ishihara Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd. |
| 2008 |
Exchanged shares of KobaShou Co., Ltd. and Mediceo Partrac Holdings Co., Ltd. Divested the manufacturing division of Kirihai Chemical Co., Ltd. and established "Kirihai Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd." Acquired the trademark rights for "Bisrat Gold" from Ishihara Pharmaceutical Industrial Co., Ltd. |
| 2009 |
Established KOBAYASHI Pharmaceutical (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. in Singapore. |
| 2010 |
Divested the medical device division and established Kobayashi Medical Co., Ltd. |
| 2010 |
Established "KOBAYASHI Pharmaceutical (Singapore) Pte. Ltd." in Singapore. |
| 2011 |
Transferred all shares of eVent Medical Inc. through an MBO. |
| 2011 |
Established KOBAYASHI Healthcare (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia. |
| 2011 |
Established Taiwan Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in Taiwan. |
| 2011 |
Divested the medical device division and established "Kobayashi Medical Co., Ltd." |
| 2012 |
Made Grabber, Inc., a U.S. Cairo manufacturing and sales company, a subsidiary. |
| 2012 |
Established PT. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Indonesia, a local corporation, in Indonesia. |
| 2012 |
Established Hefei Kobayashi Daily Goods Co., Ltd. in China. |
| 2012 |
Transferred 80% of the shares of Kobayashi Medical Co., Ltd. to Mitsubishi Corporation. |
| 2012 |
Acquired Grabber, Inc., a U.S. Cairo manufacturing and sales company, as a subsidiary. Established the local corporation "PT. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Indonesia" in Indonesia. Established "Hefei Kobayashi Daily Products Co., Ltd." in China. Transferred 80% of the shares of Kobayashi Medical Co., Ltd. to Mitsubishi Corporation. |
| 2013 |
Made Rokuyō Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, and cosmetics, a subsidiary. |
| 2013 |
Established Kobayashi Healthcare Australia Pty., Ltd. in Australia. |
| 2013 |
Transferred all shares of Japan Medical Next Co., Ltd. to Mitsubishi Corporation. |
| 2013 |
Established Hefei Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in China. |
| 2013 |
Established Kobayashi Healthcare (Thailand) Co., Ltd. in Thailand. |
| 2013 |
Made Jujū Cosmetics Co., Ltd., a manufacturer and distributor of cosmetics, a subsidiary. |
| 2013 |
Akihiro Kobayashi became the sixth president. |
| 2013 |
Acquired Rokuyou Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, and cosmetics, as a subsidiary. Established "Kobayashi Healthcare Australia Pty., Ltd." in Australia. Transferred all shares of Japan Medical Next Co., Ltd. to Mitsubishi Corporation. Established "Hefei Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd." in China. Established "Kobayashi Healthcare (Thailand) Co., Ltd." in Thailand. Acquired Juju Cosmetics Co., Ltd., a cosmetics manufacturer and distributor, as a subsidiary. |
| 2014 |
Product history: Audumuge, Blue Roulette Decoral, and Dussmoc were released. |
| 2015 |
Acquired the Maruyaku Nanahoku brand from Nanahoku Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. |
| 2015 |
Dissolved the joint venture with Medicon Inc. |
| 2015 |
Acquired the "Maruyaku Nanahoku" brand from Nanahoku Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Dissolved the joint venture with Medicon Co., Ltd. |
| 2016 |
Acquired the red yeast rice business from GUNZE Co., Ltd. |
| 2016 |
Made Perfecta Products, Inc., a U.S. general pharmaceutical and cosmetics planning and sales company, a subsidiary. |
| 2016 |
Acquired the red koji business from GUNZE Co., Ltd. Made the U.S. generic pharmaceutical and cosmetics planning and sales company "Perfecta Products, Inc." a subsidiary. |
| 2017 |
Acquired exclusive distribution rights for Biooil from Union Swiss Ltd. (headquartered in South Africa). |
| 2017 |
Established the Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Aoi Tori Foundation, a public interest incorporated foundation. |
| 2017 |
Acquired exclusive distribution rights for "Biooil" from Union Swiss Co. Established the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Aoi Tori Foundation. |
| 2018 |
Established Kobayashi Pharmaceutical (China) Co., Ltd. in China. |
| 2018 |
Acquired the Chinese pharmaceutical manufacturing and sales company Jiangsu Zhongdan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary. |
| 2018 |
Changed the company name to Jiangsu Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. |
| 2018 |
Established "Kobayashi Pharmaceutical (China) Co., Ltd." in China. Made the Chinese pharmaceutical manufacturing and sales company "Jiangsu Zhongdan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd." a subsidiary and changed the company name to "Jiangsu Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.". |
| 2019 |
Acquired the health food manufacturing and sales company Akebono Honpo Co., Ltd., which uses plum flesh, as a subsidiary. |
| 2019 |
Made the health food manufacturing and sales company "Umedan Honpo Co., Ltd." a subsidiary. |
| 2020 |
Acquired the U.S. generic pharmaceutical manufacturing and sales company Alva-Amco Pharmacal Companies, Inc. as a subsidiary. |
| 2020 |
Made the U.S. generic pharmaceutical manufacturing and sales company "Alva-Amco Pharmacal Companies, Inc." a subsidiary. |
| 2024 |
Satoshi Yamane became the seventh president. |
| 2024 |
Satoshi Yamane became the seventh president. |
| 2025 |
Kichi Toyoda became the eighth president. |
| 2025 |
Kichi Toyoda became the eighth president. |
