Takara Holdings, Inc. engages in the management of its subsidiaries. It operates through the following segments: Takara Shuzo, Takara Shuzo International, Takara Bio Group, and Others. The Takara Shuzo segment manufactures and sells alcoholic beverages and seasonings in Japan. The Takara Shuzo International segment exports liquor and wholesales Japanese foodstuff. The Takara Bio Group segment deals with contract research services, gene therapy, cellular medicine, research reagents, and scientific instruments. The Others segment includes real estate leasing and logistics businesses. The company was founded on September 6, 1925 and is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.