The AIN Group operates Japan’s leading dispensing pharmacy business and a unique cosmetic and drug store business focused on women customers. Over the years, we have
achieved sustained growth by expanding these businesses while consistently anticipating and responding flexibly to changes in the operating environment. Going forward, the Group will continue working to increase corporate value as a company that contributes to society and supports people everywhere.
Company Profile
Trade name |
AIN HOLDINGS INC. |
Representative |
Kiichi Otani, President and Representative Director |
Established |
August 1969 |
Business Lines |
Planning, management and operation of the corporate Group, focused on dispensing pharmacy and cosmetic and drug store operation, generic drug wholesaling, sales of cosmetics, retail shop operation and the Group's other businesses. |
Net sales and operating income |
Net sales: ¥316,247million
Operating income: ¥15,139million |
Sales composition |
Dispensing Pharmacy : ¥283,111million
Cosmetic and Drug Store : ¥20,558million
Others : ¥12,576million |
Number of employees |
13,009 (including pharmacists:5,768) |
Number of stores |
1,177 (1,099 dispensing pharmacies, 78 cosmetic and drug stores) |


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