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A wide range of information on the Asahi Kasei Group’s operations, history, characteristics, and values.
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The Asahi Kasei Group contributes to life and living for people around the world

Since our founding in 1922, the Asahi Kasei Group has advanced its core technology based on chemistry and has grown into a globally distinctive enterprise with three business sectors—Healthcare, Homes, and Material—continuously creating innovative products, services, and business models.
Message from the President
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Koshiro Kudo, president of Asahi Kasei Corp.
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Corporate Profile

Corporate Officers

Group Philosophy

Business Sectors

Asahi Kasei Worldwide

At a Glance

History of Asahi Kasei

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About the Asahi Kasei Group

An illustration of 1922, the year Asahi Kasei was founded

Asahi Kasei Corp. was founded by Shitagau Noguchi in 1922 for the purpose of improving people’s standard of living by supplying an abundance of the highest-quality daily necessities at low prices

An illustration of approximately 50,000 employees of the Asahi Kasei Group

The Asahi Kasei Group has approximately 50,000 employees worldwide.
While headquartered in Japan, about half of its workforce is based outside Japan, reflecting its global presence.

An illustration of Asahi Kasei’s Group slogan, “Creating for Tomorrow”

Under its Group slogan, “Creating for Tomorrow,” the Asahi Kasei Group strives to anticipate emerging needs and continuously create new value by embodying its Mission, Vision, and Values.

At a Glance

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The Asahi Kasei Group's Philosophy

Contributing to life and living.

Asahi Kasei Corp. was founded for the purpose of "improving people's standard of living by supplying an abundance of the highest-quality daily necessities at the lowest prices."

Group Philosophy
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History of the Asahi Kasei Group

A history of proactive diversification and bold challenges in response to the evolving needs of every age.

The Asahi Kasei Group has consistently grown through proactive transformation of the business portfolio to meet the evolving need of every age. We have constantly provided products and services that offer solutions to various environmental and social challenges. As the world constantly changes, we will continue to contribute to life and living for people around the world by Creating for Tomorrow.

History of Asahi Kasei
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Creating for Tomorrow
Featured content on the Asahi Kasei Group’s corporate brand, corporate video, and engaging stories about personal in various businesses.
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Community Outreach
Introducing the Asahi Kasei Group’s community outreach activities through sports.
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