Tokyo, Japan
Where it all began
Founded in Osaka in 1781 and headquartered in Tokyo today, Takeda's Japan operations carry 240 years of patient-first heritage — and drive its future.
Life in Tokyo
Why people love working here
Japan Headquarters
The Tokyo office anchors Takeda's Japan Pharma Business Unit — one of the company's largest commercial operations and a critical part of the global pipeline.
240 Years of Heritage
Takeda's roots run deeper than almost any pharmaceutical company in existence. Working in Tokyo means being part of a legacy that has shaped medicine for generations.
A World-Class City
Tokyo is a global capital of culture, cuisine, technology, and innovation — one of the safest and most efficient cities in the world, and endlessly fascinating.
Tokyo by the numbers
Japan is at the heart of Takeda
- 1781
Year founded
In Osaka, Japan
- ~10,000
Japan-based employees
Across Tokyo & regional sites
- Top 5
Global pharma company
By revenue and pipeline size