is a Japanese company based in

Kyoto Kyoto (; Japanese: , ''Kyōto'' ), officially , is the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture in Japan. Located in the Kansai region on the island of Honshu, Kyoto forms a part of the Keihanshin metropolitan area along with Osaka and Kobe. , the ci ...

. The company is mainly involved in the production of beverages, food, printing and medical supplies.

Divisions

Takara Bio

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over patents for

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. Subsidiaries of Takara Bio Inc. include Takara Bio USA (formerly Clontech Laboratories), a

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-based manufacturer of kits, reagents, instruments, and services for biological research, as well as regional subsidiaries in Europe, Korea, China, and India. The main offices of Takara Bio USA moved to San Jose in August 2021.

Takara Shuzo

Takara Shuzo Co. produces

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, other beverages, and seasonings. This division comprises the original business; the holding company including it was formed in 2001. Takara Shuzo also owns the Tomatin distillery of Highland single malt scotch whisky. Takara Shuzo Co. is the largest distiller of traditional shochu liquor in Japan.

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Multinational companies headquartered in Japan Manufacturing companies based in Kyoto Drink companies of Japan Biotechnology companies of Japan Holding companies established in 1925 Japanese companies established in 1925 Sake Scotch whisky Japanese brands Conglomerate companies established in 1925 Companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange {{Japan-company-stub