
Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide
The Otsuka group was founded in Naruto, Tokushima, Japan in 1921 and celebrated its 100th anniversary in September 2021.
As a total healthcare group, we advance businesses in a variety of fields - ranging from pharmaceuticals to beverages and foods - with the goal of contributing to the health of people around the world, based on our corporate philosophy:“Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide”.
Otsuka group video
Click below to discover the Otsuka group's journey and explore its diverse business activities in an approximately 7-minute video.
Our corporate culture
Successive generations of leaders have fostered the three values of Ryukan-godo (by sweat we recognize the way), Jissho (actualization), and Sozosei (creativity). These core values continue to be passed down and embraced by the employees of the group companies around the world.
Ryukan-godo
By sweat we recognize the way
The process of
discovering the core
substance of something
through hard work and
practiceJissho
Actualization
Self-actualization
through achievement,
completion and the
discovery of truthSozosei
Creativity
pursuing that which only
Otsuka is capable of
delivering
Creating unique and innovative value as a total healthcare company
Aiming to address health issues, the Otsuka group operates a diverse range of businesses, mainly in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical (NC) businesses, across more than 30 countries and regions around the world. We create new value and strive to contribute to people's well-being worldwide.

Main operating companies
The Otsuka group advances its businesses through seven major operating companies under Otsuka Holdings. Otsuka Medical Devices was established in 2011, and has been responsible for the medical device business within the Otsuka group ever since. To achieve our aspiration of becoming a pioneer in the medical device industry, we combine global R&D efforts with the technology and drug discovery know-how inherent within the Otsuka group’s heritage.
