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History

  • 1974

    Foundation of Japan Bio Science Laboratory Co., Ltd.

    Discovered the bacteria that have a prominent productive ability of polysaccharides and enzymes.

    Developed the production method for "The Fermented Vegetable Extract BIOZYME" with long-term culture and maturation.

    Started the manufacture and distribution of "The Fermented Vegetable Extract BIOZYME" drink.

  • 1986

    Establishment of Japan Bio Science Laboratory Co., Ltd.

    Restarted under new management with the corporate belief of "The Harmony of Human Beings and Mother Nature".

    1986
  • 1994

    Focused on the function of Ashitaba ( Angelica keiskei ) that is native to Hachijo Island in Japan and started chemical free organic farming of Ashitaba in Indonesia.

    1994
  • 1996

    Opened Kyushu Factory in Aki-machi, Kunisaki-City, Oita.

    1996
  • 1998

    Established the manufacturing method of "The Fermented Soybean Extract NSK".

    Started sales of the world's first Nattokinase containing supplement food "Natural Super Kinase"

    and a functional raw material "The Fermented Soybean Extract NSK".

    Started sales of "Sesame Minerals" that are extracted in the mineral balance that sesame seeds originally have.

  • 1999

    Succeeded in the collection of "Chalcones", unique polyphenols found in the yellow sap of Ashitaba,

    and its powderization. Started the marketing of "Ashitaba Polyphenol CHALSAP".

  • 2002

    Opened Tokyo Office (Sales & Development Devision) in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.

  • 2004

    Acquired ISO9001:2000 certification for “The Fermented Soybean
    Extract NSK-SD”, “The Fermented Vegetable Extract BIOZYME” and
    related products at the Head Office/Kyushu Factory.

  • 2005

    Built a new research building and research plant in Kyushu Factory in order to enhance the research organization.

    Started to supply "Organic Ashitaba Powder" for the first time in Japan.

    2005
  • 2012

    Relocated Osaka Head Office to our own building at 1-4-40 Fukushima, Fukushima-ku, Osaka-city.

    2012
  • 2014

    Started new business, Established Pet Business Division.

    Opened dog salon & hotel "LuLuDog" in Osaka-city.

    2014
  • 2015

    Started the marketing of "Elastin F", highly pure, marine elastin peptides made
    by enzymatic decomposition of bonito bulbus arteriosus.

    Developed a food supplement for dogs called "Inusapuli", and started the
    direct marketing.

  • 2016

    Rebuilt Kyoto Factory and started operation as Kyoto Distribution Center.

    2016
  • 2019

    Accepted notification for “The Fermented Soybean Extract NSK-SD” as
    Foods with Functional Claims for lowering blood pressure.

  • 2024

    Accepted notification for “The Fermented Soybean Extract NSK-SD” as
    Foods with Functional Claims for maintaining peripheral body
    temperature.

  • 2025

    Relocated Tokyo Office to 1-9-8 Uchi-Kanda, Chiyoda-ku.

    Opened Kyushu Cultivation Plant in Musashi-machi, Kunisaki-city, Oita.

    Started the sales of Astaxanthin extracted from in-company cultured hematococcus.

    Changed president: Kenichiro Azuma became chairman, and Junichiro Azuma assumed the position of president.

    2025