Profile | ジャパン・コスメティックセンター

Association Profile

The Japan Cosmetic Center was established to support the growth of the cosmetics industry in Saga Prefecture, with a focus on Karatsu City, Genkai Town, and northern Kyushu.

By fostering collaboration among industry, academia, and government, the center creates a business-friendly environment for the cosmetics sector. It aims to boost the local economy by leveraging regional resources, encouraging innovation through the exchange of diverse talents and technologies, and developing frameworks to help businesses expand into the global market.

Organization Name	Japan Cosmetic Center
Representative	Shinji Yamasaki
Founded	November 11, 2013 *Became a general incorporated association on April 1, 2015.
Head Office	4th floor, Oteguchi Center Building 1-1 Minamijonai, Karatsu-shi, Saga Prefecture 847-0013
	Phone:+81(0)955-53-8701 / Fax:+81(0)955-58-8655
Membership	126 members(100 full members and 26 supporting members)*As of February 20, 2025

Founding Purpose

To create a sustainable, people- and environment-friendly international hub for cosmetics businesses that utilize local resources and cutting-edge technologies.

The Japan Cosmetic Center (JCC) was established as a collaborative effort among affiliated companies, producers, universities, research institutions, government agencies, and economic organizations. Its goal is to build an international cosmetics cluster in Saga Prefecture and northern Kyushu, centered around Karatsu City and Genkai Town.

Vision

JCC aims to develop an international cosmetics cluster built on four key industries: beauty, health, materials, and exchange.

Philosophy

Transforming unique regional resources into value for people worldwide.

JCC is committed to revitalizing not only the local and Japanese markets but also contributing globally by creating new value in the beauty and health industries through regional resources.

Mission

Building sustainable industries by strengthening the regional economy, supporting member activities, and exploring new markets to ensure a brighter future for all.

JCC brings together information, talent, and industry to foster a new cosmetics industry rooted in the region. By leveraging the resources of Saga Prefecture and northern Kyushu—especially in Karatsu City and Genkai Town—and supporting research, education, and business development, JCC contributes to the revitalization of economic activity both in Japan and internationally.

Timeline

FISCAL YEAR	MONTH	DAY	EVENT
2011	January		Alban Muller visits Karatsu and expresses his wish to establish a presence in the city.
2012	June		Officials from Karatsu visit Cosmetic Valley in France together with representatives of local businesses.
	November		Karatsu hosts a lecture by Alban Muller.
2013	April		The Cosmetic Valley Association and the City of Karatsu enter into a partnership and cooperation agreement.
	July		The Japan Cosmetic Center Planning and Preparation Committee is formed. (Three full sessions and seven working sessions will be held by November.)
	September		The Cosmetic Industry Promotion Office is formed at the Karatsu City Office. The Cosmetic Strategic Team is formed at the Saga Prefectural Office.
	October		Saga Governor Furukawa and former Cosmetic Valley Chairman Alban Muller meet in Chartres, France, to review future exchange and partnership plans.
	November	11	A general meeting is held to form Japan Cosmetic Center.
2014	June		French Ambassador to Japan Christian Masset visits Karatsu.
	September		JCC exhibits along with member companies at the Cosmetic Valley booth at Cosmeeting Paris, an industry exhibition held in Paris.
			Economic Ambassador Florence Jeanblanc-Risler of the French Embassy’s Economic Department and Councilor Pascal Furth of the embassy’s Business Promotion Department visit Karatsu.
	November		Cosmetic Valley Chairman Marc-Antoine Jamet and President Jean-Luc Ansel visit Karatsu.
			Consul General Charles-Henri Brosseau of the Consulate General of France in Kyoto visits Karatsu.
	March		A series of joint business discussions are held at the Cosmetic Valley secretariat in Chartres, France.
2015	April	01	JCC becomes a general incorporated association.
	June	02	JCC and The Beauty Cluster (Spain) enter into a partnership and cooperation agreement.
	July	08	JCC and The Polo Tecnologico della Cosmesi (Italy) enter into a partnership and cooperation agreement.
	October	16	JCC and The Cosmetic Valley (France) enter into a partnership and cooperation agreement.
2016	August	05	JCC and The Taiwan Beauty Valley (Taiwan) enter into a partnership and cooperation agreement.
	January	20	JCC and The Thai Cosmetic Cluster Trade association (Thailand) enter into a partnership and cooperation agreement.
2019	November	18	JCC and The Infinite Capital Holding Company (Guangzhou, China) enter into a cooperation agreement.
2021	July	05	JCC joins the world's first international cosmetics cluster network, Global Cosmetics Cluster.
2022	February	17	JCC and The International Beauty Industry Trade Association (South Korea) enter into a partnership and cooperation agreement.
2023	November	10	JCC 10th Anniversary Ceremony is held.

Association Profile

Founding Purpose

Vision

Philosophy

Mission

Timeline

ホーム

法人概要

事業内容

トピックス

Web Magazine

GCC NEWS

入会案内

お問合せ

会員エリア

メールマガジン

English Page

一般社団法人ジャパン・コスメティックセンター

メルマガ登録はこちら