yakult central institute

YAKULT CENTRAL INSTITUTE

Established :
April 1955 (as the Shirota Institute)
Location :
5-11 Izumi, Kunitachi-shi, Tokyo

ADVANCING HEALTH THROUGH MICROBIAL SCIENCE

Established in 1955 in Tokyo, Japan, the Yakult Central Institute leads our global research and development efforts. With over 60 years of microbiology expertise, it brings together scientists, nutritionists, and microbiologists focused on deepening our understanding of probiotics and their role in human health. The institute continues to build on the vision of Dr. Minoru Shirota, who first discovered the Lactisaseibacillus paracasei strain Shirota — the probiotic strain used in Yakult.

ABOUT THE YAKULT CENTRAL INSTITUTE

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Explore the heart of Yakult’s scientific research and innovation, where microbiology meets preventive health.

OVERVIEW OF THE YAKULT CENTRAL INSTITUTE

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Discover key milestones that highlight Yakult’s leadership in probiotic science and microbiology.

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT OF YAKULT'S RESEARCH

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Supporting Yakult’s innovation by scientifically validating the value of its ingredients in preventive medicine.

BASIC RESEARCH DEPARTMENT

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Focuses on discovering and improving probiotic strains for safe and effective use.

MICROBIAL RESEARCH DEPARTMENT

A WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH FACILITY DRIVING INNOVATION IN LIFE SCIENCE

At the heart of Yakult’s scientific excellence is the Yakult Central Institute, a world-renowned research facility dedicated to advancing health through microbiology. Guided by the principle of “developing products that utilize beneficial microorganisms and have biological regulatory functions, based on the concept of preventive medicine,” the Institute plays a vital role in shaping the future of wellness.

  • Pioneering microbiome research to support preventive health worldwide.
  • Where science meets purpose—advancing wellness through beneficial microorganisms.
  • Driving innovation in life sciences to enhance global health and happiness.

ADVANCING PROBIOTIC SCIENCE FOR GLOBAL HEALTH AND PREVENTIVE WELLNESS

As a state-of-the-art research institute, the Yakult Central Institute is dedicated to excellence in life science, continuously advancing probiotic research to support better health worldwide.

  • A cutting-edge facility specializing in probiotics and life sciences.
  • Committed to scientific excellence in preventive health.
  • Contributing to global well-being through microbiome innovation.
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