Fundamental Research

We aim to contribute to a sustainable society through research into the nature of materials and phenomena that will lead to “Yoki-Monozukuri”.

We undertake research to understand nature of life phenomena and the creation of new businesses, aiming to enrich our lives and promote a sustainable world.

We provide products and production technologies with values such as new functions and low environmental impact globally to support Kao’s products.

We are working on developing packaging and tools that are environmentally friendly and satisfying to use, with the aim of achieving Circular Economy.

We are working on the development of solutions based on sensory experiences and perceptual information that allow for the realization of tangible value, such as fragrances, through essential research and technological development in sensory science.

We contribute to product development and the creation of new value for the future of life and the Earth by thoroughly comprehension of the essence of phenomena through the maximum utilization of analytical techniques.

We contribute to the development of safe and reliable products by conducting essential research and employing the latest and appropriate assessments in the safety science of human, environmental, and microbial safety, in order to achieve a enriched and sustainable society and lifestyle.