For over 80 years we have been a
pioneer in the field of Probiotics,
providing products that contribute to
good health.
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We will achieve sustainable growth and fulfil our social responsibility as a global company founded on the pursuit of excellence in life science.
4,000guest lectures all
over Japan in
fiscal 2018
290,000participants
38,000elderly people are
visited at home
2,800Yakult Ladies
Since our foundation, Research & Development has underpinned our ability to create products that promote good health. Life science serves as the foundation of Yakult’s business. The passionate desire of our founder Dr. Shirota in pursuing the potentials of lactic acid bacteria is being carried on today in the form of Shirota-ism.
Half a century has passed since we embarked on our overseas expansion, and today our network covers 40 countries and regions.