History of Enagic

In 1974 in Okinawa, Japan, Sony’s trading operation, the precursor of Enagic, began operations. Ever since, Enagic commitment to high quality products, innovation and True Health philosophy has made it the leader of water ionizer generating systems, now distributed globally.

New offices continue to open worldwide as the company expands and reaches more and more people providing healthy, alkaline water and a way to improve their finances as well.

June 1974

Sony specialty trading operation, the precursor of Enagic, began operations in Okinawa, Japan.

April 1987

The Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare authorizes the Enagic Osaka factory as a medical equipment manufacturer.

March 1988

Company became Kangen water specialist with philosophy of True Health.

1990

The company changed its name to Enagic and began selling Kangen Water.

1998

Tokyo Shinagawa office opened. The 8 -point system was created.

January 2000

Enagic introduced and began sales of core product LeveLuk DX.

2001

• January: Merged with Toyo Aitex. The company specializes in electrolysis water generating technology.
• August: E-Friends Magazine was launched to distributors

2002

• April: The LeveLuk series of Kangen Water machines is solely recommended by the Japanese Association for the Prevention of Geriatric Diseases.
• May: Headquarters were established in Tokyo.
• August: The Enagic Service Division was established especially for the service and maintenance
• April - September: Osaka, Sapporo, Naha and Nago branches opened.

2003

• January: Designated Global Year One. International operations were initiated and Enagic USA, Inc. was born.
• April: Cartridge and promotional goods supplier Enagic Supply Center was established.
• June: Product line-up was expanded to include the LeveLuk Super 501 and the Anespa bath water system.
• July:Los Angeles Branch Office was opened.
• September:
  • Enagic Taiwan was established in Taipei.
  • The Honolulu, Hawaii branch office was opened
• November: The Yanbaru Natural Materials factory is opened in Okinawa and production begins on Ukon supplements.

2004

• April: The Yanbaru Natural Materials factory is registered as an FDA facility.
• May: Kangen Ukon is recommended by the Japanese Association for the Prevention of Geriatric Diseases.
• June:
  • The New York branch office was opened.
  • Enagic celebrated 30th year anniversary.
  • Began sales of Kangen Ukon Sigma.
• September: Began sales of LeveLuk SD501.
• October: The Chicago branch office was opened.

2005

• February: The LeveLuk DXII and JRII models was released.
• July: Enagic Hong Kong was established in Kowloon.
• August: The term KANGEN WATER is trademarked in the United States

2006

• January: Sun Us was introduced
• April: Enagic USA is enrolled as an official member of the Direct Selling Association (DSA).
• July: Enagic Canada was established in Vancouver.
• September: The LeveLuk Under-the-Counter model is released.

2008

• March: Enagic USA purchases its own building and moves from Gardena, CA to Torrance, CA.
• April: Enagic Europe GmBH was established in Dusseldorf, Germany.
• October: Enagic forms an amateur baseball team.

2009

• March: The Enagic Sports System, Inc. is established.
• April: Enagic de Mexico was established in Monterrey.
• June: Enagic 35th anniversary.
• November:English version of the member newsletter, E-Friends was released.

2011

• February:1st Enagic Global Celebration held
• March:
  • Grand Opening of Enagic Korea
  • Seattle Service Center opened
• April: Enagic begins to collect donations from North American distributors and employees to aid victims of Eastern Japan Earthquake.
• May:
  • Donations from Enagic affiliates helped fund the bottling and distribution of mineral water to aid victims of the March earthquake and tsunami in Japan. 120,000 bottles were sent from the US directly to the evacuation shelters in Northeast Japan.
  • Enagic is granted trademark status for the exclusive 8-Point Business Model
• June: Enagic Europe GmbH first distributor training seminar was held in Düsseldorf, Germany.
• August:Enagic receives WQA certification
• September: Florida Branch office opened

2012

• March:
  • Enagic Singapore was established
  • First Global Convention held in Okinawa, Japan
• May:
  • Office in Paris, France opened
  • Office in Rome, Italy opened
  • Grand Opening Party held in Singapore
• July: Toronto, Canada branch opened
• August: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia branch opened

2013

• January: Enagic USA 10 year anniversary
• April: Enagic Singapore and Indonesia openings
• May: Enagic Portugal Training Center opening
• June: Enagic Global Conference held in Okinawa, Japan
• November:
  • Enagic Thailand office opens
  • Enagic Romania Training Center opens

2014

• April: Enagic Brazil open
• June:
  • 40th Founding Anniversary Global Convention Okinawa, Japan
  • Launch new K8 Machine
• October: Mongolia office opened

2015

• March: Enagic Bowling Alley opened
• June: Global Convention Held at Anaheim CA. USA
• October: Enagic Russia Open

• January: Enagic India Open
• July: Global Convention held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
• October: E8PA Resort and Business Training Center in Okinawa opene2017
• May: Global Recognition Ceremony in Hong Kong
• July: Global Recognition Ceremony in Germany
• September:
  • Dubai office opened
  • Global Recognition Ceremony in Atlantic City, NJ
  • Global Recognition Ceremony in Singapore

2018

• January: Global Recognition Ceremony in Los Angeles

March:

• Global Recognition Ceremony in Okinawa
• E8PA back office launches

2019

• January: E8PA Global Convention in Bangkok
• March: E8PA Global Convention in Okinawa
• June: Enagic 45th Anniversary and Distributor Convention in San Diego
• July:
  • Enagic Fukuoka Japan Open
  • Enagic Busan South Korea Open

2020

• June: Began sales of LeveLuk JrIV
• December: Hiroki Ohshiro promoted to Vice President, Enagic International

2021

• July: Cynthia Briganti becomes the first 6A13-7 in Enagic history

• October: Enagic achieves 1% market penetration in California.