Please enjoy the history of the Momotanijuntenkan Group, together with its historical materials.
1885
Momotani Juntenkan is established by Masajiro Momotani in Kokawa Town in Wakayama Prefecture.
1885
The spirit of “Junten” (“Follow the will of the universe and render services to people”) is established as the corporate creed at the time of founding.
1885
The original company building (at the time of founding)
1887
“BIGANSUI Acne Lotion” created by Masajiro for his wife, who suffered from acne, becomes a blockbuster hit.
1902
BIGANSUI Acne Lotion’s bottle label design “Kasa-bijin” (Beautiful woman with umbrella) is registered as a trademark.
1908
「Newspaper ad for BIGANSUI Acne Lotion
1914
“HAKUSHOKU BIGANSUI” is launched.
1914
BIGANSUI series around 1915
1916
Momotani Cosmetic Laboratory is newly constructed.
1921
Sales office, laboratory, factory and head office functions are integrated and transferred to Ichioka, Osaka.
1926
Color advertisement on the back cover of women’s magazine “Shufu-no-tomo” (special spring issue)
1927
Masajiro Momotani is awarded the “Legion d’Honneur” by the French Government for his significant contribution to promoting cultural exchange between Japan and France.
1928
Masajiro Momotani is awarded the “Medal with Green Ribbon” and the “Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon” by the Japanese government for his contribution to society.
1928
Color advertisement on the back cover of women’s magazine “Shufu-no-tomo” (November issue)
1929
Newspaper ad for HAKUSHOKU BIGANSUI
1929
BIGAN cosmetic products are presented to the Japanese Emperor and Empress.
1929
Color advertisement on the back cover of women’s magazine “Shufu-no-tomo” (July issue)
1930
Color advertisement on the back cover of women’s magazine “Shufu-no-tomo” (June issue)
1930
Color advertisement on the back cover of music and dancing magazine “Ongaku Buyo Graph” (July issue)
1931
Color advertisement on the back cover of women’s magazine “Shufu-no-tomo” (November issue)
1931
Color advertisement on the back cover of women’s magazine “Shufu-no-tomo” (December issue)
1932
“MEISHOKU Cleansing Cream” becomes a blockbuster hit.
1932
As an errand for the Emperor, Chamberlain Makino visits Momotani Juntenkan.
1932
Masayoshi Ohira (who later became Prime Minister of Japan) joins Momotani Juntenkan.
1932
Color advertisement on the back cover of women’s magazine “Fujin Salon” (July issue)
1932
Color advertisement on the back cover of women’s magazine “Fujin Salon” (December issue)
1933
Color advertisement on the back cover of women’s magazine “Fujin Salon” (February issue)
1933
Color advertisement on the back cover of the supplement ofwomen’s magazine “Fujin Club” (November issue)
1935
Color advertisement on the back cover of the supplement of entertainment magazine “Kingu” (New Year issue)
1936
“MEISHOKU Astringent Lotion” is released.
1936
Momotani Juntenkan’s executives and officers in the early Showa period
1936
Color advertisement on the back cover of the supplement of entertainment magazine “Kingu” (New Year issue)
1952
The catchphrase “A beautiful woman is made at night” is utilized in radio advertising.
1953
Miss Universe Japan Kinuko Ito is utilized in advertising.
1955
“MEISHOKU Astringent Lotion” becomes a blockbuster hit, recording the industry’s top sales.
1957
Momotani Juntenkan becomes a sponsor of music TV program “MEISHOKU Monomane Utagassen.” (MC: Sanpei Hayashiya)
1962
Momotani Juntenkan becomes an exclusive agency in Japan for 4711, a world-renowned German company for Eau de Cologne.
1972
MEISHOKU Natural Skincare is released.
1993
Meishoku Cosmetic Ltd. is spun off as a separate company.
1993
Cosmetec Japan Ltd. is established, making full-scale entry into the OEM business in the cosmetic industry.
1994
INNOVAR inc. (currently RF28) is established; Group management of four companies starts.
1996
Construction of Okayama Factory is completed for relocation.
2005
A party marking the 120th anniversary of the founding of Momotani Juntenkan
2005
Support for Pink Ribbon Campaign starts.
2005
Participation in beauty trade show “COSMOPROF North America”
2005
Evolving skin care salon “RF28 Anti-aging Lab” opens.
2006
R&D Department is fully remodeled.
2007
Shanghai Momotani Juntenkan Cosmetics Wholesale Trade Co., Ltd. is established.
2008
The construction of Perfume Legend is completed.
2010
125th anniversary of Momotani Juntenkan
2010
RF28 Esthetic Salon opens.
2011
Tokyo Office is relocated to the main street of Ginza.
2011
Prizes are awarded in a viral site ranking event.
2012
“Osaka City Kirameki Company Award” is presented.
2016
Osaka Head Office is newly constructed and relocated.
