Company Profile

Management philosophy

Ichimaru Co., Ltd contribute to the international community and realize the happiness of all our stakeholders by supplying products across borders.

We connect manufacturers in the world with our clients in Japan based on our import/export experience and trust since August, 1959.

Also, by supplying products from domestic (Japanese) manufacturers to our overseas clients, we contribute to international society and realize the happiness of our customers, suppliers, and all other stakeholders.

KENKO Investment for Health (KIH)

"KENKO Investment for Health (KIH)" refers to the strategic management of the health of employees and others from a managerial perspective.
The management philosophy states, 'By supplying products across borders,
we contribute to the international community and realize the happiness of all our stakeholders.'
Among these stakeholders are our employees.
Ichimaru Co., Ltd is committed to realizing the happiness of its employees.
Our employees must be able to experience a sense of fulfillment and well-being both mentally and physically,
in their work at our company as well as in their personal lives.

(1) We have increased the budget for employee benefits.

(2) Health and Productivity Management Strategy of Ichimaru Co., Ltd. Our Commitment

a. Health Investments and Their Expected Outcomes

The following table summarizes our key health initiatives, implementation indicators, employee awareness/behavioral outcomes, and final health goals.

Regular Health Checkups (Company-funded)

Implementation: 100% participation
Employee Outcomes: Health awareness above national average
Final Goal: Early detection and treatment of diseases

Annual Stress Check Program

Implementation: 100% participation
Employee Outcomes:
100% of high-stress employees receive interviews with management
100% receive mental health consultations with an industrial physician
Final Goal: Reduce high-stress employees to zero

Online Consultations with Industrial Physician

Implementation: 100% participation
Employee Outcomes:
At least one consultation per employee per year
Early identification of mental or physical issues
Access to second opinions
Final Goal: Prevention of severe illness through early detection

Infection Prevention Measures

Humidifiers & Air Purifiers: 100% installed; 100% report effectiveness
Ventilation Fan Replacement: 100% completed; 100% report effectiveness
Paper Towels & Sanitizers: 100% installed; 100% report effectiveness
Influenza Vaccination: 100% company-funded; 100% report effectiveness
Final Goal: Zero infection clusters

Nutrition & Hydration Support

Subsidized In-office Meal Service: 60%+ usage; 89% use weekly or occasionally
Free Water Server: 60%+ usage; 89% use daily or occasionally
Free Tea & Coffee: 60%+ usage; 89% use daily or occasionally
Additive-free Bread: 60%+ usage; 50% use daily or occasionally
Vegetable Juice: 60%+ usage; 89% use daily or occasionally
Final Goal: Improved nutritional awareness and prevention of prolonged sitting

Exercise & Refreshment Opportunities

Gym Membership Subsidy: 50%+ target usage
Meeting Rooms Open Before Work: 10%+ usage
Meeting Rooms Open at Lunch: 30%+ usage
Final Goal: Promote physical activity, refreshment, and communication

Work Environment Improvements

Air Conditioner Deflectors: 60%+ report effectiveness
Final Goal: Prevention of cold sensitivity, dryness, and allergies

Health Education & Awareness

Health Seminars: 60%+ participation; 100% have attended at least once
Health Awareness Surveys: 60%+ participation; 100% have participated
Survey Result Seminars: 100% participation; 89% found useful
Final Goal: Higher health awareness and identification of health issues

Cancer Prevention & Support

Optional Cancer Screenings (Colon/Stomach): 50%+ participation
Cervical Cancer Screening (Women): 50%+ participation
Cancer Insurance Enrollment: 100% enrollment
Final Goal: Early detection of cancer and support for employees to continue working during treatment

b. Health Management Policy (Target Year: 2028)

Ichimaru Co., Ltd. aims to:

Enhance employee well-being and capabilities
Promote transparency in health management
Create a workplace where employees can work with peace of mind
Contribute to society by delivering products across borders
Achieve sustainable growth through the health and happiness of all stakeholders

c. Employee Health Challenges

We continuously identify and address employee health issues through surveys, consultations, and data-driven analysis.
These insights guide our health initiatives and ensure that our programs remain effective and relevant.

Name	ICHIMARU CO., LTD.
Established on	August 1959
Capital	JPY 25,000,000-
Office	3-7, Fushimimachi 2-chome, chuo-ku, Osaka, 541-0044 Japan
Phone	+81-6-6201-0612
Fax	+81-6-6201-0616
URL	http://ichimarutrading.co.jp/
Email	info@ichimarutrading.co.jp
Main Banks	Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Osakachuo Branch The Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank, Ltd. Osaka Branch MUFG Bank, Ltd. Senba Branch
Directors	Representative Director : Shoichi Sakata Director : Toshikazu Oyado Director (non-executive) : Kazuhiko Ando
Business Description	Import/Export: API, Excipient, Industrial chemicals, Reagents and Health food raw materials. Export: Tablet presses and Bolts.
Major Countries/area of Import/Export	U.S.A., Canada, EU countries, Southeast Asia, Oceania, Korea, Taiwan, China, South Africa, and more.
Licenses	Whole seller for Pharmaceutical products in Japan [No.B11910] Marketing approval holder in Japan for the Pharmaceutical in vitro diagnostic reagents [No.27A2X00130] Whole seller for poisonous and deleterious substances excepting pharmaceutical drugs in Japan [No.HB11910] Importer for poisonous and deleterious substances excepting pharmaceutical drugs [No.1132] Importer of designated chemical substances covering “United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotics Drugs Psychotropic Substance 1988”. [Osaka 51-3] Exporter of designated chemical substances for “United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotics Drugs Psychotropic Substance 1988”. [Osaka 52-6]
Affiliated Organizations	Japan Pharmaceutical trader’s association
Affiliated Company	ICHIMARU PHARCOS Co., Ltd. 318-1 Asagi, Motosu, Gifu 501-0475 Japan Phone: +81-58-320-1032 President & CEO: Yoshihiko Ando Capital: JPY 97,380,000- Business Description: Specialists in the research and development, manufacture, sales, and import and export of raw materials for cosmetics, health foods, and quasi drugs.

Address:: the 2nd Floor of Daitaku-Bldg. 14, 3-7, Fushimimachi 2-Chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0044, Japan
Phone:: +81-6-6201-0612
Direction:: Kitahama sta. on Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line/Keihan railway (2min. walk from Exit6.)
Yodoyabashi sta. on Osaka Metro Midousuji Line (5min.walk to east from Exit11)
Naniwabashi sta. on Keihan Nakanoshima Line (7min.walk from Exit4)
Business hours:: 8:50-17:30 (closed on weekends & holidays)

CSR Policy

Ichimaru Co., Ltd. will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by fulfilling its corporate social responsibility (CSR) based on its corporate philosophy of "contributing to the international community and realizing the happiness of all stakeholders by supplying products across countries." We will promote initiatives based on the following policies, taking advantage of the independence of each employee and the mobility of a small number of elite employees.

(1) Compliance with Laws, Regulations, and Social Norms :

We will comply with domestic and international laws, regulations, and social norms, and conduct our business activities in a sincere and fair manner with high ethical standards.

(2) Ethical Corporate Conduct :

As a trusted corporate citizen, we value social common sense and act with integrity.

(3) Consideration for the environment :

Conscious of the environmental impact of international logistics, we will work to improve the efficiency of transportation and make effective use of resources, and promote environmentally friendly business activities.

(4) Collaboration with Stakeholders :

We respect the interests of all stakeholders, including customers, business partners, employees, shareholders, and local communities, and strive to build good relationships.

(5) Ensuring Accountability and Transparency :

We will appropriately disclose information on our corporate activities, fulfill our accountability both internally and externally, and aim for highly transparent corporate management.

(6) Creating a Rewarding Workplace :

We respect the diversity of each and every employee and strive to create a safe and comfortable working environment. We will also work to foster an organizational culture in which opinions and challenges are respected.

(7) Coexistence with Local Communities :

Through participation in and cooperation with local events, we value our connections with local communities and build relationships that can develop together.

History

August
1959: Capitalized at JPY 500,000, ICHIMARU CO., LTD. established at 11 Dosho building, Hiranomachi 2-chome, higashi-ku, Osaka.
Beginning to import/export whole industrial chemical products. (Mainly pharmaceutical products raw materials <API, Excipient>)
January
1965: Increased capital to JPY 2,000,000 and Hiroshi Ando assumed the presidency.
October
1967: Moved office to 27 Ishimoto building, Hiranomachi 2-chome, higashi-ku, Osaka.
December
1968: Increased capital to JPY 5,200,000 and beginning a business tie-up with ANDO CHEMICAL WORKS CO., LTD. (in Gifu prefecture) about cooperative research regarding application of the natural product (animal/plant origin).
April
1972: Moved office to 19 J building, Fushimimachi 2-chome, higashi-ku, Osaka
September
1972: Increased capital to JPY 10,400,000.
March
1973: Devolved Takatomi factory from ANDO CHEMICAL WORKS CO., LTD. and changed the name to Gifu factory. Taking this as an opportunity, adopt divisionalized organization as Main office, Gifu branch and Gifu factory.
March
1981: Separated to become ICHIMARU CO., LTD. from Main office and ICHIMARU PHARCOS Co., Ltd. from Gifu branch and Gifu factory.
Mitsuharu Baba assumed the presidency.
Increased capital to JPY 25,000,000.
Yutaka Ando assumed the presidency of ICHIMARU PHARCOS Co., Ltd.
September
1982: Drastic increase in export of health food raw materials to U.S.A.
March
1983: Import form Europe getting on track.
Completed more than 950 poisonous and deleterious substances import registration to the Ministry of Welfare.
March
1986: Yutaka Ando assumed the presidency.
September
1987: Basing on import/export experience, set the chemistry product department in order to distribute the products made by chemistry makers around the world to domestic users.
May
1988: Shingo Kitajima assumed the presidency.
March
1989: Expanding import/export mainly high purity pharmaceutical products.
March
1992: Focusing on Europe and U.S.A., enriched import of general reagents and reagents about biochemistry more.
March
1994: Drastic increase in export of high purity pharmaceutical products to U.S.A.
April
1998: Expanding export business of tablet presses for batteries to China.
March
2000: Expanding export of exact high purity pharmaceutical products to U.S.A., Canada, and Southeast Asia much more.
May
2006: We started export business for bolts, nuts, washers.
April
2009: Futoshi Yamasaki assumed the presidency.
January
2011: Expanding import of reagents from China and the Ukraine.
April
2016: Completed 4,226 items of poisonous and deleterious substances import registration to the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
March
2023: Shoichi Sakata assumed the presidency.

Cooperative relationship with many suppliers/customers over many years.