Kao Corporation Beauty Research Center

Beauty and care product division of Lion Corporation, founded in 1891. Develops beauty product lines extending from detergents like Nanox. Maintains high market share in hair and skincare, supporting daily beauty habits of Japanese consumers. Leads the industry in cleaning ingredient research and development.

A skincare and health supplement manufacturer rooted in olive oil, boasting top-class domestic market share in cleansing oil and supplements. Through a mail-order business model, DHC provides affordable beauty and health products to a broad audience.

A skincare brand originating from door-to-door sales, which gained attention for developing the proprietary wrinkle-improving ingredient Niel One. POLA pursues personalized beauty tailored to individual skin characteristics and leads Japanese beauty research.

A cosmetics and health food company founded by Kenji Ikemori in Yokohama in 1980. As the pioneer of 'additive-free cosmetics,' FANCL has consistently focused on developing preservative-free products. Its Mild Cleansing Oil has sold over 100 million bottles. The company became a subsidiary of Kirin Holdings in 2021, expanding its wellness-focused product lines.

A Japanese luxury cosmetics company founded in 1956. Primarily distributed through department store counters, Albion is known for its Skin Conditioner and Exage series. The company insists on face-to-face counseling sales, offering personalized skincare recommendations that embody 'omotenashi beauty,' achieving exceptional customer satisfaction and brand loyalty.

A restaurant and confectionery brand originating from Japan's first soda fountain, opened by Shiseido in Ginza in 1902. For over 120 years, it has symbolized Ginza's food culture through cuisine and confections that fuse Western cooking with Japanese aesthetics. It represents a pioneering approach of a beauty brand communicating culture through food.

A natural luxury cosmetics brand launched by ACRO (Pola Orbis Group) in 2009. THREE combines natural ingredients with cutting-edge technology, advocating for 'authentic personal beauty.' Its minimalist packaging design and environmental consciousness resonate with beauty-conscious consumers in Japan and internationally, representing the evolution of Japanese beauty philosophy.