Kobayashi Pharmaceutical
Famous for 'wouldn't this be nice' product ideas — a broad Function-Claims lineup.
A Japanese maker with a broad range of Foods with Function Claims, including nattokinase and DHA/EPA.
Brand facts
- Founded
- 1919
- Headquarters
- Osaka, Japan
- Parent / operator
- Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
- Origin
- Japan
About Kobayashi Pharmaceutical
A pharmaceutical and consumer-goods maker known for product ideas that answer niche everyday problems. In supplements it offers a broad Function-Claims lineup — nattokinase, lutein, DHA/EPA and more.
What sets Kobayashi Pharmaceutical apart
Its strength is problem-first marketing and clear, single-concern product design.
Ingredient sourcing
Selects ingredients around specific functional actives for each concern.
Manufacturing & quality
Manufactured under a pharmaceutical company's quality systems.
Certifications & testing
- Many Foods with Function Claims
- Domestic quality systems
Signature products
- Nattokinase
- Lutein
- DHA EPA α-Linolenic acid
- Inochi no Haha (women's)
Focus categories
- Foods with Function Claims
- Omega-3
- Eye health
- Women's health
Price positioning
Mid-range — the value is clear, concern-specific targeting.
Where to buy in Japan
Available in drugstores, its online store, Amazon.co.jp and Rakuten Ichiba.
Best for
People who want to pick a supplement clearly matched to one concern.
Things to keep in mind
Concern-focused, so covering broad basics may require buying several products.
Prices are sample data. Check the retailer's site for the current price.