About Us

Corporate Philosophy

Bringing Health and Beauty to People's Lives Worldwide through Eggshell Membrane and Biotechnology.
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Vision

In the aging societies of developed countries, we contribute to meeting the fundamental needs for improved quality of life through maintaining and enhancing health, youthfulness, and beauty via eggshell membrane.​​

We scientifically elucidate the multifunctional effects and benefits of eggshell membrane, consistently focus on developing unique and highest-quality products, and deliver them to the world​​​​

Through eggshell membrane, we instill new values in the fields of beauty and health.​​

  • Cosmetics

    Cosmetics are products that temporarily 
    enhance appearance.

  • Supplement

    Supplements are not medicines.

CEO Message

President Shirou Hoshina

Thank you very much for your continued patronage of our eggshell membrane products.

Since our founding, we have based our business on the concept of 'preventive care' using eggshell membrane as a core material.

The aging society with a declining birthrate is now a common issue not only for our country but also for other developed countries. We believe that the key to solving the resulting issue of rising social security costs lies in preventive care.

We quickly recognized the potential of eggshell membrane as a material, and since shortly after our founding, we have continued to explore its potential in the field of preventive care through collaborative research with various institutions. By accumulating evidence and developing eggshell membrane products, we aim to contribute to society in the field of preventive care.

Since our founding, our fundamental management philosophy has been 'Women can stay healthy and beautiful until the age of 120, and men can work actively throughout their lives

This philosophy reflects our desire to be a company that helps people lead fulfilling lives by maintaining their health, beauty, and vitality, so that even in old age they can enjoy life and take care of themselves independently. This management philosophy is also reflected in our company name. Our company name, ALMADO, is derived from Daruma (The Daruma doll, known in Japanese as 'Daruma' (達磨), is a traditional Japanese talisman that symbolizes perseverance and good luck). We named our company to embody the spirit of 'fulfilling dreams' and 'rising after every fall' that Daruma symbolizes. By becoming a leader in preventive care, we aim to realize the aforementioned management philosophy and remain a company that never gives up and always achieves its dreams, no matter the challenges.

Shirou Hoshina

Company Profile

Company Name ALMADO Inc.
President Shirou Hoshina
Adress ZIP code:104-0031
8th Floor, Tokyo Tatemono Kyobashi Building, 3-6-18 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
TEL: +81-3-4334-1122　FAX: +81-3-4334-1133
Company Foundation October 18, 2000
Employee Composition

取締役4名、監査役3名、従業員69名(派遣社員を除く)（2024年6月30日時点）
Capital JPY 110,000,000
Stock Exchange Tokyo Stock Exchange, Standard Market (Stock Code: 4932)
Business Activities Planning, development, and sales of our own brand cosmetics and supplements, as well as planning, development, and manufacturing of OEM (contract manufacturing).
Products Original Brands: 'TO-II', 'Ode', 'CELLULA', 'Type III AMF'
Skincare Products, Makeup Cosmetics, Supplements, Quasi-Drugs
Business Partners ・ QVC Japan, Inc. 
・ TSURUHA Holdings ,Inc.
・ DINOS CORPORATION
・  OZIO inc.
・ MIRAVIS inc.
・ Takashimaya Co.,Ltd.
・ Drug39 Co.,Ltd.
・ Shinseidoyakkyoku co. ltd.
・ MASUDAMASU. 
・ Koyasu Co., Ltd.
・ Tomod's Co., Ltd.　 and others
Suppliers ・東洋ビューティ株式会社
・株式会社三葵コーポレーション
・株式会社ジャパンビューティープロダクツ
・健康フーズ株式会社
・カクケイ株式会社
・オカハシ株式会社
・旭合同株式会社
・キユーピー株式会社
・興亜硝子株式会社
・株式会社グラセル
・株式会社エス・アイ・シー
・株式会社シフト　ほか
Banking Partners Mizuho Bank, Shibuya Central Branch
Resona Bank, Tokyo Central Branch　and others

History

  • 2000
  • Oct.
  • ・In October 2000, Yukio Hasebe established ALMADO Inc. (with a capital of 60 million yen) in Izumi Ward, Yokohama City.
  • December 2000
  • Dec.
  • ・Developed, manufactured, and launched cosmetics and health foods (supplements) with eggshell membrane as the main ingredient.
  • 2001
  • Oct.
  • ・Started selling cosmetics on the QVCJAPAN television shopping program.
  • 2002
  • Jan.
  • ・Started selling supplements on the QVCJAPAN television shopping program.
  • July 2001
  • Jul.
  • ・Joint research on eggshell membrane started with Professor Emeritus Suketsune Iwagaki from Tokai University and Yukio Hasebe, the founder of ALMADO.
  • 2003
  • Mar.
  • ・Moved the headquarters to Totsuka Ward, Yokohama City.
  • 2003
  • Dec.
  • ・The supplement won the Best Seller Award for the first time on QVC television shopping (Guest: Yumi Suzue, then an employee of our company).
  • 2004
  • Mar.
  • ・Moved the headquarters to Chuo Ward, Tokyo.
  • 2006
  • Jul.
  • ・Obtained a patent for mascara (Patent No. 3827670).
  • 2006
  • Oct.
  • ・Obtained a patent for tablets containing eggshell membrane (Patent No. 3862600).
  • 2007
  • Apr.
  • ・As the first project of the industry-academia collaboration program 'Proprius21' for small and medium-sized enterprises, we have agreed to a joint research contract with the University of Tokyo.
  • June 2007
  • Jun.
  • ・The industry-academia collaborative research on eggshell membrane with the University of Tokyo has started. Project Professor Hisanori Kato's group and Professor Emeritus Yoriko Atomi's group have each begun research in different fields.
  • June 2007
  • Dec.
  • ・Obtained cosmetics manufacturing and sales license (13C0X10375) and quasi-drug manufacturing and sales license (13D0X10114).
  • 2008
  • Mar.
  • ・Received investment from Cecile Co., Ltd. and became a subsidiary of the company.​
  • September 2008
  • Sep.
  • ・Obtained a patent for adhesive bandages (Patent No. 4187976)
  • September 2008
  • Dec.
  • ・Moved the headquarters to Shibuya Ward, Tokyo.
  • 2010
  • Feb.
  • ・Obtained a patent for eyelash treatment (Patent No. 4456575).
  • August 2010
  • Aug.
  • ・Moved the headquarters to Nakano Ward, Tokyo.
  • 2011
  • May
  • ・A research paper by the Atomi group was published in the globally renowned journal 'Cell & Tissue Research', which is a leading authority on cell and tissue research.
  • 2011
  • Oct.
  • ・Obtained a patent for confectionery containing eggshell membrane powder (Patent No. 4841569).
  • 2012
  • May
  • ・Received the 'Most Popular Product Award' and the 'Long Partnership Award' at the QVC Japan Partner Forum 2012.
  • 2012
  • Jun.
  • ・The cosmetic product (serum) won the Best Seller Award for the first time on QVC television shopping (Guest: Yumi Suzue, then President of our company).
  • 2012
  • Dec.
  • ​
  • 2013
  • Jan.
  • ・Obtained a patent for beverages containing eggshell membrane powder (Patent No. 5184257).
  • 2013
  • May
  • ・Received the 'Most Popular Product Award' at the QVC Japan Partner Awards 2013.
  • 2013
  • Oct.
  • ・A collaborative research paper on eggshell membrane was published in the academic journal 'Journal of Functional Foods.
  • 2014
  • Jul.
  • ​
  • ​
  • Oct.
  • ・Acquired own shares from DINOS CORPORATION and dissolved the parent-subsidiary relationship.
  • ​
  • Dec.
  • ・A collaborative research paper on eggshell membrane was published in 'Scientific Reports,' a journal operated by Nature Publishing Group (NPG), which also publishes the globally renowned comprehensive science journal 'Nature.'
  • 2015
  • Feb.
  • ・Moved the headquarters to Chuo Ward, Tokyo.
  • ​
  • May
  • ・Researchers involved in the industry-academia collaboration with ALMADO on 'eggshell membrane' each received awards.
  • 2016
  • Apr.
  • ・Obtained a patent for an eyelash analysis method and analysis device (Patent No. 5907710).
  • 2016
  • Sep.
  • ・Jointly obtained a patent with the University of Tokyo for a liver protectant containing eggshell membrane components, as well as a pharmaceutical composition and food additive using it (Patent No. 5998350).
  • 2016
  • Dec.
  • ・Jointly obtained a patent with the University of Tokyo for an insulin resistance improver containing eggshell membrane components, as well as a composition using it (Patent No. 6056064).
  • 2017
  • Mar.
  • ・Basic agreement on business alliance with Taiko Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • March 2017
  • ​
  • ・A collaborative research paper on eggshell membrane was published in 'Scientific Reports,' a journal operated by Nature Publishing Group (NPG), which also publishes the globally renowned comprehensive science journal 'Nature.'
  • March 2017
  • Apr.
  • ・Obtained a patent for eggshell membrane-containing fine powder, tablets, the manufacturing method for eggshell membrane-containing fine powder, and the manufacturing method for tablets (Patent No. 6122667).
  • March 2017
  • Sep.
  • ・Entered into a capital and business alliance with Ant Capital Partners.
  • 2018
  • Oct.
  • ・Jointly obtained a patent with Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology for hydrolyzed eggshell membrane powder and its manufacturing method (Patent No. 6410229).
  • November 2018
  • Nov.
  • ・A research paper by the Atomi group was published in the globally renowned journal 'Cell & Tissue Research', which is a leading authority on cell and tissue research.
  • 2019
  • Jul.
  • ・Developed new eggshell membrane raw material 'Bright Eggshell Membrane Extract.'
  • July 2019
  • ​
  • ・Renewed the basic agreement on business alliance with Taiko Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • 2020
  • Aug.
  • ・Obtained a patent for the manufacturing method of eggshell membrane batches and the manufacturing method of egg-related product groups (Patent No. 6560837).
  • 2020
  • Apr.
  • ・The research findings on eggshell membrane from the University of Tokyo and ALMADO industry-academia collaboration project were published in an electronic journal.
  • 2020
  • Dec.
  • ・The supplement achieved the Best Seller Award for 30 consecutive terms on QVC television shopping (Guest: Yumi Suzue, currently our Executive Advisor).
  • 2021
  • Jun.
  • ・Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange JASDAQ
  • 2021
  • Jul.
  • ・The research findings on eggshell membrane from the University of Tokyo and ALMADO industry-academia collaboration project were published in an electronic journal.
  • 2021
  • Nov.
  • ・The research findings on eggshell membrane from the industry-academia collaboration project between Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology and Almado were published in an electronic journal.
  • 2022
  • Apr.
  • ・Started airing nationwide commercials for CELLULA BRILLIO featuring Shinobu Otake and Rei Dan as image characters.
  • 2022
  • April
  • ・Transitioned to the 'Standard Market' following the reorganization of market segments by the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
  • 2022
  • Dec.
  • ・The cosmetic product (serum) achieved the Best Seller Award for 15 consecutive terms on QVC television shopping (Guest: Yumi Suzue, currently our Executive Advisor).
  • 2023年
  • Apr.
  • ・大竹しのぶさん・檀れいさん・松下由樹さんをイメージキャラクターに起用した新CM　全国でオンエア開始
  • 2021
  • Jul.
  • ・卵殻膜含有微粉末の製造方法に関する特許を取得（第7316432号）
  • 2024年
  • Mar.
  • ・米子工業高等専門学校と共同研究開始
  • 2024年
  • Apr.
  • ・松雪泰子さん・栗山千明さんをイメージキャラクターに起用した新CM　全国でオンエア開始
  • 2022
  • April
  • ・東洋大学と共同研究開始
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