Sankogan

Sankogan
Sankogan
Native name	株式会社三光丸
Industry	Pharmacy
Founded	1319; 707 years ago
Headquarters	700-1 Imazumi, Gose, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Key people	Komeda Toyotaka (CEO)
Website	www.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.

History

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.

↑ Funabashi (December 2008). Timeless Ventures:32Co.,8 PRNP. ISBN 9780070077829. Retrieved 18 February 2017.

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