Takasago International Corporation was founded on 9 February 1920 as the Takasago Perfumery Company Limited. In 1938, the headquarters of Takasago was moved to Taihoku (modern-day
Taipei), and in 1940, a branch office and factory were set up in
Shanghai. In 1945, the Taipei headquarters and Shanghai office were taken over by
Republic of China. In 1951, the Takasago Chemical Company in Taipei was closed and a new company, Takasago Chemical Industry Company was founded. The new company later changed its name to Takasago Perfumery Industry Company and merged with Takasago Perfumery Company. During the 1960s, Takasago established offices in
New York City and
Paris, and their headquarters were moved to Hatchoubori 2–11,
Chūō Ward. In 1963, Takasago Company Limited was listed in the
Tokyo 2nd stock market, but by 1969 they were listed in the
Tokyo 1st stock market. Since then the company has opened offices around the world. In 2010, Takasago ranked fifth in the list of the world's major aroma and perfume producers. Takasago is a member of the
European Flavour Association. ==Awards and honors==