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Lion Corporation founded as Kobayashi Tomijirō Shōten

When
1891
Where
Tokyo
Episodes
1

Kobayashi Tomijirō Shōten was established in Tokyo in 1891, marking the origin of what later became Lion Corporation. The founding occurred in the capital city, which had been officially established as a city in 1889. This event laid the groundwork for a personal care brand that eventually expanded into a multinational manufacturer.

Episodes

  1. 1891 · TokyoFounding of Kobayashi Tomijirō Shōten

    Kobayashi Tomijirō Shōten was founded in Tokyo in 1891, establishing the entity that later became Lion Corporation.

Background and detail

Background. Lion Corporation is a Japanese multinational manufacturer of detergent, soap, medications, and oral hygiene products. Its origins trace back to its founding as Kobayashi Tomijirō Shōten in Tokyo in 1891. The company maintains a chemical engineering research division dedicated to developing new products, reflecting its long-term evolution from a local shop to a global entity.

Founding. The entity was founded as Kobayashi Tomijirō Shōten in Tokyo in 1891. This establishment occurred in the capital and most populous city of Japan, which had been officially established as a city in 1889. The founding marked the beginning of what would become a major personal care brand in Japan and Asia.

Sources

  1. Lion Corporation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-16
  2. Tokyo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26

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