Seki Yakuhin
Regional drugstore and pharmacy chain in Japan.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | JPY16.0b | Secondary | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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Seki Yakuhin Co., Ltd. is a retail company that operates a chain of drugstores and pharmacies primarily in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The first store opened in December 1973, and the company was formally established as a limited company in January 1984 before changing to a stock company (kabushiki gaisha) in December 1992. In June 2020, Shinji Seki became the Representative Director and Chairman, and Yoshio Seki was appointed as the Representative Director and President.
The company operates under the store brand "Drugstore Seki" and also manages dispensing pharmacies, which were rebranded from "Tulip Pharmacy" to "Seki Pharmacy" in April 2017. Seki Yakuhin focuses on a community-based, comprehensive drugstore model, offering pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other daily necessities. The business model involves operating large-format stores, often in locations previously occupied by food supermarkets, and providing counseling services for medications and beauty products. The company generates revenue through the retail sale of these goods and services. The business serves local customers with a wide range of needs, aiming to be a trusted community healthcare hub. Key features include a point card system, a mobile app with coupon and prescription reservation functions, and acceptance of various cashless payment methods.
Significant milestones include joining the Nippon Drug Chain in 1996, launching its first dispensing pharmacy in 2002, and reaching 200 stores in February 2022. The company has its own theme song, "Genki Dashite yo," which is used as in-store background music. In August 2025, Sugi Holdings Co., Ltd. announced the acquisition of a 34.8% stake in Seki Yakuhin, with plans to increase this to 49%, aiming to create synergies and enhance their community-focused healthcare strategies.
Keywords: drugstore chain, pharmacy, retail, Saitama, Japan, healthcare, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, dispensing pharmacy, community retail, point card, cashless payment, Drugstore Seki, Seki Pharmacy, Shinji Seki, Yoshio Seki, Sugi Holdings