21 MAR 2024 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical Enters into Cooperation Agreement on Heat Illness Prevention with Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency
26 FEB 2024 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Sponsors TOKYO MARATHON 2024 POCARI SWEAT Supports Runners Achieve Their Goals
8 AUG 2023 Nutraceuticals POCARI SWEAT X TOKUSHIMA VORTIS Football Dream Project Phase 3Otsuka Pharmaceutical and Tokushima Vortis collaborate in exchange program for junior football players in Cambodia
24 JUL 2023 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical Enters into Cooperative Agreementwith Ministry of the Environment
24 FEB 2023 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical an Official Partner of Tokyo Marathon 2023Providing health management support for runners and officials
21 NOV 2022 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical Finalizes Business Collaboration Agreement for Horizontal Recycling of PET Bottles
11 OCT 2022 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical Supports Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2022Helping runners to complete the distance and set new records
27 SEP 2022 Nutraceuticals Launch of OTSUKA BLUE PLANET in IndonesiaSustainability Program Aims to Contribute to Local Environmental Efforts
26 AUG 2022 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Subsidiaries Become Official Supporters of ASEAN Football Federation ChampionshipContributing to Safe Tournament Management and Optimum Conditioning for Players and Staf
30 JUN 2022 Nutraceuticals POCARI SWEAT 250ml Returnable Bottle For Distribution via Circular Shopping Platform 'Loop'
30 MAY 2022 Nutraceuticals POCARI SWEAT × TOKUSHIMA VORTIS Football Dream ProjectOtsuka and Tokushima Vortis collaborate to support overseas promotion of health through sports activities and regional vitalization in Tokushima
13 AUG 2021 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical Responds to New Lifestyles with Measures for Prevention of Heat Disorders at National Junior High School Championships 2021Supporting safe extracurricular sports activities and event operation
21 JUL 2021 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical Responds to New Lifestyles with Measures for Prevention of Heat Disorders at Inter-High 2021 Supporting safe operation and health of competitors and officials for summer Inter-High School Championships
18 JAN 2021 Nutraceuticals Introduction of POCARI SWEAT Label-free Bottles Revamped packaging to contribute to a sustainable society
7 SEP 2020 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical Supports High School Students in Summer 2020 Supporting events across Japan that are close to their hearts, including alternative athletic competitions
16 JUN 2020 Nutraceuticals Introduction of Set of Heat Disorder-related Teaching Materials: "Get Back That Sweat! Preventing Heat Disorders Together"
6 FEB 2020 Nutraceuticals Tokyo Marathon 2020 - Connecting With the World Otsuka Pharmaceutical to be an Official Partner for 14th consecutive year
28 MAR 2019 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical to Sponsor 30th Southeast Asian Games 2019 (Philippines)
19 FEB 2019 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical to Serve as an Official Partner for Tokyo Marathon 2019New "Run," "Support," "Boost," Program Benefits All Participants
1 OCT 2018 Nutraceuticals Launch of Nationwide Retail Distribution of "Barrier Beverage" BODYMAINTÉ Drink
12 JUL 2018 Nutraceuticals Focus on Core Temperature as a Heat Disorder Countermeasure - New POCARI SWEAT ICE SLURRY "Cools from the Core" -
2 JUL 2018 Nutraceuticals Expansion of Overseas Marketing of POCARI SWEAT ION WATER July 2018 Marks Official Launch in Singapore
9 FEB 2018 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical Serves as Official Partner for Tokyo Marathon 2018 - Helping Runners Give Their Best Performance for 12th Consecutive Year -
25 OCT 2017 Nutraceuticals Heat Disorders Prevention - Communication Project "Hitosuzumi Awards 2017"Otsuka Pharmaceutical Recognized with "Team Excellence" and "Top Runner" Awards
25 JUL 2017 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical Serves as Special Sponsor of Summer Inter-High School Athletic Meeting for Fourth Consecutive Year Event Venue Enlivened with Heat Stroke Prevention Posters and Banners Submitted by Local High School Students
18 JUL 2017 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical Establishes New Functional Food and Beverage Affiliate in Thailand
4 APR 2017 Nutraceuticals Amino-Value 4000 and Amino-Value Powder 8000 Renewed as Foods with Function Claim "Alleviates Fatigue Caused by Physical Activity"
16 FEB 2017 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical Supports Tokyo Marathon 2017 as Official Partner Providing comprehensive support for runners' conditioning for the 11th consecutive year
31 OCT 2016 Nutraceuticals Heatstroke Prevention Communication Project Hitosuzumi Awards 2016 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Named "Best Communicator" for Third Consecutive Year Proactive Efforts to Raise Awareness Also Recognized with "Top Runner Award"
26 MAY 2016 Nutraceuticals Thirst-quenching support for optimum day-to-day condition Introducing New POCARI SWEAT Ion Water Powder (to make 750ml)
4 APR 2016 Nutraceuticals New POCARI SWEAT Jelly for "Edible Hydration" First new form of POCARI SWEAT since initial launch 36 years ago
1 APR 2016 Nutraceuticals Thirst-quenching beverage aims to help women maintain optimum day-to-day condition Renewed Version of POCARI SWEAT Ion Water
11 MAR 2016 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical Supports 37,000 Runners with Nutritional and Rehydration Products and Cadre of Blue Volunteers at Tokyo Marathon 2016
1 JUL 2015 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical Continues the Overseas Distribution Expansion of POCARI SWEAT East Timor Market Official Launch July 1, 2015
24 JUN 2015 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical Enters Into Health Promotion Partnership Agreement with Saitama Prefecture
23 JUN 2015 Nutraceuticals Renovation of POCARI SWEAT Factory at Tianjin Otsuka Beverage Co., Ltd. Visitor-friendly Factory Conveys the Importance of Ions and Fluid Replenishment
1 APR 2014 Nutraceuticals POCARI SWEAT ION WATER First Overseas Distribution Launched by King Car Otsuka in Taiwan
20 JAN 2014 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical's POCARI SWEAT to Be Official Drink for Two Consecutive Asian Games
10 JUL 2013 Nutraceuticals A Heat Wave Is Coming - Protect Yourself From Heat Stroke Otsuka's New "Heat Stroke Prevention Information" Service Launches July 8 Receive Automatic Updates on a "Heat Index" Indicating Your Heat Stroke Risk Level
4 APR 2013 Nutraceuticals New Version of POCARI SWEAT Low calorie beverage with subtle sweetness, refreshing after-taste POCARI SWEAT ION WATER Debuts April 8, 2013
20 FEB 2013 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical Contributes to the Success and Development of the Tokyo Marathon as a Total Health Care Company Supporting Safe Running and Encouraging Runners to Complete the Full Distance with Amino Acids, Fluids and Electrolytes
20 NOV 2012 Nutraceuticals Official Sponsor of Osaka Marathon for Second Consecutive Year Otsuka Pharmaceutical Will Continue to Support Safe Running and Encourage Runners to Complete the Full Distance
1 AUG 2012 Nutraceuticals Pocari Sweat Launches in Vietnam through New Joint Venture Company. Vietnam Launch is the17th Market in the World Where the Pocari Sweat is Sold
19 JUL 2012 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical To Boost Production Capacity and Increase Sales with Third Pocari Sweat Plant in Guandong Province,China
27 FEB 2012 Nutraceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical Supports the Tokyo Marathon for Six Years Running with Amino-Value Supporting the efforts of over 200,000 runners
31 OCT 2011 Nutraceuticals Amino-Value Used as the Official Drink of the Osaka Marathon 2011 Otsuka Pharmaceutical is Now Supporting Two of Japan's Largest Civic Marathons Amidst an Unprecedented Boom in Popularity in Japan
31 AUG 2011 Nutraceuticals How intense is trail walking in the mountains for older people? This research suggests that muscle fatigue after trail walking may be reduced by BCAA supplementation.
20 JAN 2011 Nutraceuticals Amino-Value set to be the Official Drink of the Tokyo Marathon 2011 Support to Range from Training to Race Day
11 NOV 2010 Nutraceuticals Clinical tests in Japan demonstrate research results relating to the efficacy of "Ion supply drink" for dehydration after bathing
29 SEP 2010 Nutraceuticals Tweet Runners app for iPhone released on September 29th Tweet Runners and Amino-Value keep runners going
7 JUN 2010 Nutraceuticals A new style of “thoughtful gesture” Pocari Sweat Heartfelt Summer Letter Available at Post Offices throughout Japan from June 15
26 MAY 2010 Nutraceuticals Indonesian affiliate PT. Amerta Indah Otsuka hosts May 26, 2010 dedication ceremony for Kejayan Factory - New Pocari Sweat production facility -
13 JUL 2009 Nutraceuticals Pocari Sweat in 900ml PET Eco-bottles New lightweight eco-bottles achieve 30% reduction in packaging weight
25 FEB 2009 Nutraceuticals Produced by Amino-Value“Virtual Tokyo Marathon 2009”Select your favorite avatar and challenge the 42.195km run
20 NOV 2008 Nutraceuticals Amino-Value Supports Tokyo Marathon 2009 as Official Drink BCAA Beverage to be Supplied as Support for 35,000 Runners
17 APR 2006 Nutraceuticals “The 15th Asian Games Doha 2006” POCARI SWEAT announced as the official sports drink for Doha 2006