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History and Milestones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1998<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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April
Establishment of Kitazato Bio Research Lab<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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April
Establishment of Kitazato BioPharma Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2005<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2007<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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April
Establishment of Kitazato Medical Co., Ltd.
(currently Kitazato Corporation)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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December
Establishment of Kitazato Bioscience Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2008<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2011<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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June
Establishment of Kitazato Healthcare Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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February
Establishment of Kitazato Inspection Center Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2016<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2017<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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February
Kitazato Medical Co., Ltd. merged with Kitazato BioPharma Co., Ltd.
and changed its company name to Kitazato Corporation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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March
Establishment of Kitazato Cryobank Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2022<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2023<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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June
Establishment of Kitazato America, Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Company Name and Logo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Kitazato<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Origin of Our Company Name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The name \u201cKitazato\u201d has two meanings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Japanese, \u201cKitazato\u201d is derived from the words North<\/em> and Hometown<\/em>.
Our hometown, where our headquarters is located, lies at the foot of the majestic Mount Fuji rising to the north.
Inspired by this rich natural environment, the name \u201cKitazato\u201d reflects our origin and our determination to continue moving forward from this land embraced by nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The name also honors Dr. Shibasaburo Kitazato, a pioneering Japanese physician who devoted his life to medicine and education and made significant contributions to society with his unwavering spirit.
Guided by his philosophy of perseverance and challenge, we carry the name \u201cKitazato\u201d as a symbol of our strong commitment to contributing to the advancement of healthcare and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With deep respect for both our enduring homeland and the great predecessor who paved the way without fear of challenge, we continue to move forward toward the future under the name \u201cKitazato.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Origin of Our Logo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Kitazato logo combines blue and red.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue represents the ocean, the source of life, symbolizing depth and boundless potential.
Red represents the energy and passion of life, symbolizing strength and the will to move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, these colors express the vitality of life and our continuous pursuit of growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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