Updated 22 October 2026
Hospital consumables distributors in Japan: 78 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 78 establishments in Japan whose registry records include general hospital and consumables: 0 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 2 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 0 regulatory representatives, and 76 manufacturers or exporters, out of 568 medical device establishments in Japan overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA), MHRA UK and Health Canada, last seen on 23 October 2026.
General hospital and consumables covers syringes, gloves, wound care, infusion, sterilisation and infection control. It is a high-volume, low-margin business where wholesalers and group purchasing dominate. Local manufacturing is common, so many establishments here are domestic producers rather than importers.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 2 | 3% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 18 | 23% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 72 | 92% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 22 | 28% | Registered with the US FDA as an exporter of devices made for export. |
An establishment can hold several roles, so the shares add to more than 100%.
Who holds the registration in Japan
In Japan the marketing approval or certification is held by a Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) based in Japan, or by a Designated MAH acting for a foreign manufacturer. The foreign manufacturer registers separately with PMDA. An independent D-MAH keeps the approval out of the distributor's hands.
Top 0 independent general hospital and consumables distributors
Independent distributors only, ranked by the other manufacturers' lines they carry, then registrations held, then size.
No independent distributor is registered here yet; every establishment on record is a manufacturer or a manufacturer's own sales entity.
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (78)
Manufacturers, companies that are a manufacturer's own import or sales arm, and regulatory representatives (authorised representatives, sponsors or registration holders with no import or distribution role). They are registered here but are not independent distributors.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daiso Industries Co., Ltd. Higashihiroshima | Maker's own entity Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Dental +5 more | 34 | 1 | 0 | 34.8 | 3/5 |
| 2 | PARAMOUNT BED CO., LTD. Chiba Factory Sammu-shi Chiba | Maker's own entity Distributor, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Patient monitoring and neurology | 6 | 1 | 0 | 25.1 | 3/5 |
| 3 | OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP. HACHIOJI-SHI Tokyo, Hachioji-shi | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 351 | 229 | 0 | 74.0 | 3/5 |
| 4 | FUJIFILM CORPORATION ASHIGARAKAMI-GUN Kanagawa | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +4 more | 163 | 87 | 0 | 64.7 | 3/5 |
| 5 | KURARAY NORITAKE DENTAL INC. Kurashiki | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +2 more | 258 | 50 | 0 | 58.6 | 3/5 |
| 6 | TERUMO CORPORATION SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +4 more | 69 | 35 | 0 | 57.8 | 3/5 |
| 7 | NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION SHINJUKU-KU Tokyo, Tokyo | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 92 | 33 | 0 | 57.3 | 3/5 |
| 8 | NIPRO CORPORATION Settsu Osaka | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Dental +4 more | 51 | 30 | 0 | 55.5 | 3/5 |
| 9 | SHOFU INC. FUKUINE, HIGASHIYAMA-KU Kyoto | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, In-vitro diagnostics | 79 | 24 | 0 | 56.7 | 3/5 |
| 10 | TOKUYAMA DENTAL CORPORATION Tokyo | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental | 97 | 19 | 0 | 52.7 | 3/5 |
| 11 | OMRON HEALTHCARE CO., LTD. MUKO Kyoto | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +2 more | 26 | 17 | 0 | 48.1 | 3/5 |
| 12 | TOGO MEDIKIT CO., LTD. HYUGA CITY Miyazaki | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Surgery and endoscopy | 9 | 14 | 0 | 43.8 | 3/5 |
| 13 | ATOM MEDICAL CORPORATION Sakura-ku, Saitama-shi | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +2 more | 24 | 13 | 0 | 48.1 | 3/5 |
| 14 | MANI, INC. Utsunomiya, Tochigi | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Ophthalmic | 13 | 13 | 0 | 41.1 | 3/5 |
| 15 | Kitazato Corporation Minato-ku Tokyo, Shizuoka | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 32 | 12 | 0 | 49.1 | 3/5 |
| 16 | FEATHER SAFETY RAZOR CO., LTD. OSAKA | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics, Ophthalmic +1 more | 16 | 12 | 0 | 44.2 | 3/5 |
| 17 | TSK LABORATORY, JAPAN TOCHIGI-SHI, Tochigi-Ken | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma, Surgery and endoscopy | 10 | 9 | 0 | 40.7 | 3/5 |
| 18 | FUKUDA DENSHI CO., LTD. Bunkyo-ku Tokyo | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +1 more | 33 | 8 | 0 | 41.3 | 3/5 |
| 19 | MIZUHO CORPORATION BUNKYO-KU Tokyo | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology +1 more | 29 | 7 | 0 | 46.4 | 3/5 |
| 20 | INAMI & CO., LTD. Bunkyo Tokyo | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics, Ophthalmic +2 more | 32 | 3 | 0 | 37.3 | 3/5 |
Questions about general hospital and consumables distributors in Japan
How many general hospital and consumables distributors are there in Japan?
The Index counts 78 establishments in Japan with general hospital and consumables in their registry record, of which 0 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). The number comes from US FDA (openFDA), MHRA UK and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a general hospital and consumables device registration in Japan?
In Japan the marketing approval or certification is held by a Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) based in Japan, or by a Designated MAH acting for a foreign manufacturer. The foreign manufacturer registers separately with PMDA. An independent D-MAH keeps the approval out of the distributor's hands.
How do I find a general hospital and consumables distributor in Japan?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Japan to reveal three profiles. For a ranked shortlist for your device, get the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as a general hospital and consumables distributor in Japan?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Japan and whose linked device listings fall in the general hospital and consumables segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in Japan
General hospital and consumables in other Asia Pacific markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 75 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 27 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 18 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
Index build 22 October 2026. Each establishment is counted once per country after resolving names across sources. Named individuals are never collected.
Registry data. Bastion Hale does not vouch for any establishment.