

The name seems to ring a bell, vaguely…
Has “Wakamoto” been around for a long time?
We answer these questions and more.
- Long-seller for more than 80 years
Research on “Wakamoto” began in 1926, when many people in Japan were malnourished. As a result of research into rice germ and yeast, vitamins and digestive enzymes were discovered. In 1929, “Wakamoto” was launched as the “source (moto) of youth (waka)” nutritional supplement, and attracted much attention.- It has been in wide use for more than three generations.
“Strong Wakamoto” went through multiple revisions and improvements to suit the changes in Japanese dietary habits and the needs of the times, undergoing fortification of various medicinal effects to achieve the form it is in today.Its widespread use spanning more than three generations is backed by safety and trust.

- Appearance in the SF film “Blade Runner”
Did you know that the “Wakamoto” logo appeared in the 1982 SF film “Blade Runner” starring Harrison Ford?The giant sign and logo of “Wakamoto” appear as part of the futuristic metropolis scene.
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