Shiseido Pharmacy Shop founded in Ginza
- When
- 1872
- Where
- Tokyo
- Episodes
- 1
The Shiseido Pharmacy Shop, predecessor to the modern cosmetics company, was established in 1872 by Arinobu Fukuhara, a former head pharmacist to the Imperial Japanese Navy. The event marks the origin of one of the world's oldest cosmetic companies, headquartered in Tokyo.
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Background and detail
Background. Shiseido Company, Limited is a Japanese multinational cosmetic company founded in Tokyo in 1872. It is recognized as one of the oldest cosmetic companies in the world. The company is currently headquartered in Tokyo and is traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, serving as a constituent of the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX Large70 indices.
Founder. Arinobu Fukuhara, who served as the former head pharmacist to the Imperial Japanese Navy, established the Shiseido Pharmacy in 1872. This establishment serves as the direct predecessor to the current global cosmetics brand, linking the company's origins to professional pharmaceutical expertise.
People involved
- Arinobu Fukuhara · Founder
Sources
- Shiseido Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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