Leading API manufacturers in Japan include Shionogi Pharma, Koa Shoji Co., Ltd., Katsura Chemical, Kyowa Pharma Chemical, Astellas Pharma, Daito Pharmaceutical, API Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Chemical, Spera Nexus, and Kyowa Kirin.
Japan has a robust biotech and pharmaceutical sector with significant Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) manufacturing capabilities. The range of products include generics, biological APIs, specialty APIs, and low molecular weight APIs.
The manufacturing facilities have advanced technologies, and the production is carried out under strict Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) controls.
API Manufacturers in Japan
ACE JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Higashineko 5850-1 Oaza Higashine Yamagata Prefecture
Higashine, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
Tel: 0237-43-6181
Fax: 0237-43-6183
https://www.acejp.jp
Active Pharma Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Fudosan Chiyoda First Wing,
2-36-1, Kanda-Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo, 101-0051 Japan
Tel: 03-3514-6050
Fax: 03-3514-6059
E-mail: info@activepharma.co.jp
https://www.activepharma.co.jp/
Alps Pharmaceutical Ind. Co.,Ltd.
10-50 Furukawa-cho Mukai-machi
Nichome, Hida-shi
Phone: +81-577-73-2021
https://www.alps-pharm.co.jp
APELOA Japan
7F, 6-20-2, Shinbashi,
Minato-ku, Tokyo
Web: https://www.apeloa.com
API Co., Ltd.
Honjo Plant:
8-37 Honjo Nakanomachi, Gifu-shi, Gifu
500-8364 Japan
Tel: +81-58-268-6560
Fax: +81-58-268-6561
https://www.api3838.co.jp
ASAHI GELATINE INDUSTRIAL Co., Ltd.
Main Factory:
45 Fukui, Aboshi-ku, Himeji,
Hyogo, Japan 671-1225
Tel: (079)274-0111
Fax: (079)274-1735
Second Factory:
118 Shimoyobe, Yobe-ku, Himeji,
Hyogo, Japan 671-1261
Tel: (079)273-7751
Fax: (079)273-7752
https://www.asahi-gelatine.co.jp/
ASAHI GLASS Co. Ltd.
1-5-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo 100-8405 Japan
Tel. +81-3-3218-5741
https://www.agc.com
Asahi Kasei Finechem Co., Ltd.
Head office:
Nakanoshima-Dai building, 3-3-23,
Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-6130
Tel: +81-6-7636-3171
Fax: +81-6-7636-3172
Nobeoka Pharmaceuticals Plant:
6-2633-7, Asahi-machi, Nobeoka-shi,
Miyazaki 882-0847
Tel: +81-982-22-5722
Fax: +81-982-22-5890
Osaka Development & Production Center:
1-8-7 Fukumachi, Nishiyodogawa-ku,
Osaka 555-0034
Tel: +81-6-6472-3156
Fax: +81-6-6472-3704
Web: https://www.asahikasei-fc.jp
Astellas
Headquarters:
2-5-1, Nihonbashi-Honcho, Chuo-ku,
Tokyo 103-8411, Japan
Tel.: +81-3-3244-3000
Toyama Technology Center:
2-178, Kojinmachi, Toyama-shi,
Toyama 930-0809, Japan
Takaoka Plant:
30, Toidesakaemachi, Takaoka-shi,
Toyama 939-1118, Japan
Web: https://www.astellas.com
Bachem Japan K.K.
Nihonbashi Life Science Building 7, 8F
1-9-10 Nihonbashi-Horidome cho, Chuo-ku
Tokyo 103-0012
Japan
Tel +81 3 6661 0774
https://www.bachem.com
Chemical Dojin Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Office:
1-9-22, Mukogaoka, Bunkyo-ku,
Tokyo, 113-0023, Japan
Kumamoto Office:
1-44-2, Ryutsu-Danchi, Minami-ku,
Kumamoto, 862-0967, Japan
Web: http://www.chemical-dojin.com
Chemicrea Inc.
VPO Higashinihonbashi, 9F
3-4-13 Higashinihonbashi Chuo-ku,
Tokyo 103-0004, Japan
Web: https://www.chemicrea.com
Chiyoda Corporation
Global HQ: Minatomirai Grand Central Tower:
4-6-2, Minatomirai, Nishi-ku,
Yokohama 220-8765, Japan
Koyasu Office & Research Park:
13, Moriya-cho 3-chome, Kanagawa-ku
Yokohama 221-0022, Japan
Web: https://www.chiyodacorp.com
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co.
1-1 Nihonbashi-Muromachi 2-chome,
Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower (Reception12F)
Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Telephone: 81-(0)3-3281-6611
https://www.chugai-pharm.co.jp
CMIC CMO CO
35, Hanakawa-kita 7-3,
Ishikari Hokkaido, 061-3217,
Japan
Shizuoka Plant:
1 Chome-588 Kanayaazuma, Shimada,
Shizuoka 428-0013, Japan
Web: https://en.cmicgroup.com