Albion Co., Ltd. or Albion (Japanese: 株式会社アルビオン) is a Japanese manufacturer and distributor (business) of luxury cosmetics founded in 1956.[3] Albion offers global and Japanese brand cosmetic lines.[4] The company is headquartered in Ginza, Tokyo.[5][6] The company is a consolidated subsidiary of the Kosé Corporation[7] as a part of the cosmetics market with sales and distribution occurring largely in boutiques, standalone stores and department stores. Albion's major offices are in Tokyo, London,[8]