Updated 22 October 2026
Ophthalmic device distributors in Japan: 123 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 123 establishments in Japan whose registry records include ophthalmic: 6 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 15 registration holders without a channel role, and 102 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 526 medical device establishments in Japan overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA) and Health Canada, last seen on 22 October 2026.
Ophthalmic covers intraocular lenses, diagnostic and surgical equipment, contact lenses and vision care. Buyers are eye hospitals, day surgery centres and optical retail, each with its own distributors. Intraocular lenses are a tender-driven, high-volume line in most public systems.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 6 | 5% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 15 | 12% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 116 | 94% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 33 | 27% | Registered with the US FDA as an exporter of devices made for export. |
An establishment can hold several roles, so the shares add to more than 100%.
Who holds the registration in Japan
In Japan the marketing approval or certification is held by a Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) based in Japan, or by a Designated MAH acting for a foreign manufacturer. The foreign manufacturer registers separately with PMDA. An independent D-MAH keeps the approval out of the distributor's hands.
Top 20 ophthalmic establishments by size
Channel roles first, then registration holders, then manufacturers. Size is a 0 to 100 score; Complete is 0 to 5.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daiso Industries Co., Ltd. Higashihiroshima | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Dental +5 more | 34 | 1 | 0 | 34.8 | 3/5 |
| 2 | LITM INC. Fukui | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 3 | 1 | 0 | 23.8 | 3/5 |
| 3 | ATELIER CINQ CO., LTD Minato-Ku Tokyo | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 22.4 | 3/5 |
| 4 | SUPLUS CO., LTD. Shinjuku-ku Tokyo | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 22.4 | 3/5 |
| 5 | KAMEMANNEN CO., LTD. Sabae, Fukui | Channel Distributor, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 20.8 | 3/5 |
| 6 | G.U. CO. LTD. YAMAGUCHI CITY | Channel Distributor | Ophthalmic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16.5 | 3/5 |
| 7 | OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP. HACHIOJI-SHI Tokyo | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 351 | 183 | 0 | 71.2 | 3/5 |
| 8 | CANON INC. Kawasaki Kanagawa | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +8 more | 673 | 107 | 0 | 70.4 | 3/5 |
| 9 | NIDEK CO., LTD. Gamagori | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | In-vitro diagnostics, Ophthalmic, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 113 | 45 | 0 | 54.0 | 3/5 |
| 10 | NIPRO CORPORATION Settsu Osaka | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Dental +4 more | 51 | 29 | 0 | 53.0 | 3/5 |
| 11 | TOPCON CORPORATION TOKYO | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | In-vitro diagnostics, Ophthalmic, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy +1 more | 45 | 26 | 0 | 50.3 | 3/5 |
| 12 | NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION SHINJUKU-KU Tokyo | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 92 | 8 | 0 | 48.6 | 3/5 |
| 13 | SHIMADZU CORPORATION Nakagyo-Ku | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Ophthalmic, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 61 | 16 | 0 | 46.2 | 3/5 |
| 14 | ARKRAY Factory, Inc. Koka-shi Shiga | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | In-vitro diagnostics, Ophthalmic, Surgery and endoscopy | 21 | 8 | 0 | 41.3 | 3/5 |
| 15 | TOMEY CORPORATION NAGOYA Aichi | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 15 | 11 | 0 | 41.1 | 3/5 |
| 16 | FEATHER SAFETY RAZOR CO., LTD. OSAKA | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics, Ophthalmic +1 more | 16 | 10 | 0 | 41.0 | 3/5 |
| 17 | MENICON CO LTD. Nagoya | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 22 | 11 | 0 | 39.5 | 3/5 |
| 18 | MANI, INC. Utsunomiya | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Ophthalmic | 13 | 11 | 0 | 37.0 | 3/5 |
| 19 | RIGHT MFG. CO., LTD. Itabashi-Ku Tokyo | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 9 | 3 | 0 | 33.5 | 3/5 |
| 20 | TSK Laboratory International Japan KK Tochigi | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Ophthalmic, Surgery and endoscopy | 5 | 3 | 0 | 32.5 | 3/5 |
Questions about ophthalmic distributors in Japan
How many ophthalmic distributors are there in Japan?
The Index counts 123 establishments in Japan with ophthalmic in their registry record, of which 6 hold a channel role as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative. The number comes from US FDA (openFDA) and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a ophthalmic device registration in Japan?
In Japan the marketing approval or certification is held by a Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) based in Japan, or by a Designated MAH acting for a foreign manufacturer. The foreign manufacturer registers separately with PMDA. An independent D-MAH keeps the approval out of the distributor's hands.
How do I find a ophthalmic distributor in Japan?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Japan to reveal three profiles. For a ranked shortlist for your device, get the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as a ophthalmic distributor in Japan?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Japan and whose linked device listings fall in the ophthalmic segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in Japan
Ophthalmic in other Asia Pacific markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 119 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 15 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
Index build 22 October 2026. Each establishment is counted once per country after resolving names across sources. Named individuals are never collected.
Registry data. Bastion Hale does not vouch for any establishment.