Jump to content

Sankogan

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sankogan
Native name
株式会社 三光丸
IndustryPharmacy
Founded1319
Headquarters700-1 Imazumi, ,
Key people
Komeda Toyotaka (CEO)
Websitewww.sankogan.co.jp/en

Sankogan is the oldest Japanese pharmacy producer with continuous run founded in 1319. It is located in Gose city, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The products were made using herbal medicine plants green gentian, licorice, philodendron bark, cinnamon, etc. [1]

History

[edit]
  • Sankogan formation in 1319 dates back to Kamakura period and the legend says the founder chosen the company name from Emperor Go-Daigo.
  • During 1818 - 1829 started the product sale in China.
  • In Keiō era (1866) invited were representatives from Kaga Province and Toyama Prefecture for cooperation.
  • From 2012 the company operates with the name Sankogan Co., Ltd.

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Funabashi (December 2008). Timeless Ventures:32Co.,8 PRNP. ISBN 9780070077829. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
[edit]