Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from August 2005

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from August 2005

Cosmetics Importers Association of Japan releases 2005 first half import totals.
August 25, 2005... The Cosmetics Importers Association of Japan says that total cosmetics imports (excluding toothpaste, soap and specialty products) in the first half of 2005 rose 2.8% year on year to 80.7 billion yen. The first quarter total was 39.7 billion...

Mandom Uses Paper Package for Refill of Hair Care Product.
August 25, 2005... Mandom has decided to use a paper package for the refill of its hair care product Super Neguse Naoshi Water (refill, 250ml, 472 yen). The paper package is used for its environmental friendliness since the package can be discarded with burnable...

Nichiban Starts Sales of Eco-Friendly Double-Sided Adhesive Tape.
August 25, 2005... Nichiban has started sales of an eco-friendly double-sided adhesive tape that qualifies under new Eco Mark standards in effect since last September. Nice Tack Eco uses a separable adhesive agent that disperses in water so the tape can be...

Banyu Pharmaceutical to Release Internal-Use Hair Restorer for Men.
August 25, 2005... Banyu Pharmaceutical plans to release a hair restorer for men this year that is taken internally. The company has applied for approval to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and could get manufacturing approval soon. If so, this would be...

Nakagawa Package Develops Innovative Packaging Using Cardboard and Film.
August 25, 2005... Nakagawa Package has developed an innovative packaging using corrugated cardboard and polyurethane film. The so-called Cubic Floater is a cushioning/packaging material that combines polyurethane film and corrugated cardboard. Breakable goods...

Meiwa Pax Develops Reclosable Envelope Made of Film.
August 25, 2005... Meiwa Pax has developed Saisai Fuka, an envelope made of film that can be opened and closed many times. There are similar envelopes using reclosable tape, but tape on the flap makes it hard to put things like documents inside because the...

Dai Nippon Printing Offers Package Design Evaluation System in Virtual Shop.
August 25, 2005... Dai Nippon Printing offers a product package design evaluation system through an Internet-based "virtual shop." Consumers visiting the shop can answer surveys on package designs for a variety of goods. Known as Image Basket, the system uses...

Okura Industrial Expanding High Function Shrink Films.
August 25, 2005... Okura Industrial has been promoting the development of high function, added value film products and most particularly shrink films. In this category, the company has developed a high shrinkage film, super-low-temperature shrink film and very...

Non plastic Laminated Waterproof Cardboard Box.
August 25, 2005... Ishizaki Sangyo has announced the development of "WPC Dan" an environmentally friendly, water resistant cardboard box that does not require the use of a laminated plastic film. The independently developed product utilises a special liner in...

Hair Tonic Products Market Evolves in FY2004.
August 25, 2005... The hair tonic products market in FY2004 grew 1.2% from FY2003 to 39.5 billion yen. The market hit a peak when Taisho Pharmaceutical released hair tonic RiUp in 1999 and began declining after that. However, in FY2004, Daiichi Pharmaceutical...

P&G, Kao and Lion at Top of Dish Detergent Market.
August 25, 2005... FY2004 domestic shipments of dish detergent products decreased 1.3% from FY2003 to 48.1 billion yen. Leaders P&G, Kao and Lion still hold more than 90% of the market and these three companies are competing for share. Tactics include...

Asahi Printing Starts Sales of Paper Package with Plant Derived Resin Coating.
August 25, 2005... Asahi Printing has started sales of Shokubutsukei Kami Carton, a newly developed paper package with plant derived resin coating. The product uses "bio-recyclable" varnish that the company developed jointly with an ink manufacturer. This varnish...

Fuji Seishi Develops Japanese Paper that Prints Fast with Multiple Colors.
August 25, 2005... Fuji Seishi has developed a Japanese paper that can be printed fast with multiple colors just like Western paper. Usually Japanese paper has gaps between the fibers and multiple color printing ends up blurred. Fast printers also tend to pick up...

Kyorin Pharmaceutical Subsidiary Applies Nano Capsules to Cosmetics.
August 25, 2005... Kyorin Pharmaceutical has recently made Doctor Program into a wholly-owned subsidiary. Doctor Program has developed a technology that can deliver beauty substances to certain parts of the skin using nanometer-scale (average of 40 nanometers)...

Dai Nippon Ink and Chemicals Develops Ink for Any Kind of Paper.
August 25, 2005... Dai Nippon Ink and Chemicals has developed a new ink that can be used on any kind of paper including newsprint and coated papers for catalogues. Web World New Advan is the product, the ink ingredients of which are coated with a newly developed...

Recyclable Rubber.
August 25, 2005... Yokohama Rubber has announced the development of a new rubber material that retains its flexibility and strength when recycled. The company is eventually hoping that the material will find applications in automobile tyres which until now are...

High Function Glass from Asahi.
August 25, 2005... Tokyo based glass manufacturing giant Asahi Glass has announced the release of "Sun Balance Security and "Pair Glass Security" 2 new glass products featuring both high insulation and shatter resistance properties. According to the company,...

Thermos Lunch Box.
August 25, 2005... Thermos has released "Thermos Fresh Lunch Box (DBC - 900W)" a slim contoured insulated stainless steel lunch box designed to keep the contents chilled even during the hot summer months. Features a main tray (Generally used for holding rice in...

Full Leg Massage Device.
August 25, 2005... Osaka based BB Sports has released "Air pressure" a set of 4 cuff like devices that fit around the thigh and calf which use air pressure to gently contract and expand to massage the leg. In the space of 15 minutes the device relieves tired...

Snore Prevention Pillow.
August 25, 2005... Nishikawa Sangyo has released "Gu Sleeper" a peanut shaped pillow developed in conjunction with the Kurume University Sleep Institute and designed to encourage the user to sleep on his or her side to reduce snoring. The pillows feature 2...

Sneaker Cleaner.
August 25, 2005... Osaka based Uyeki has released "Zukku Time" a sneaker and trainer cleaner that thoroughly cleanses without the need for hard scrubbing. A single 20ml sachet of the agent is simply added to 10 litres of water and the shoes left to soak for...

Wax Coat Sheet for Shining Floor.
August 25, 2005... Kao has launched "Quickle Wiper - Wax Coat Sheet" - a wax pack sheet and shining finish sheet to make a beautiful wax floor from floor care "Quickle Wiper" Brand. Simple and Easy to use. Just attach these sheets with Quickle Wiper. Clean floor...

New Fabric Freshener.
August 25, 2005... Kao has launched "Resesh" - a new fabric freshener containing Green Tea Extract to eliminate total odors. 2 Types: Resesh No-Scent-Left type and Resesh Refreshing Scent type. Features: (1) Formulated with green tea odor eliminating extract -...

Dishwashing Detergent with Citric.
August 25, 2005... Kao has launched "Family Kyukyutto with Citric Acid Effect" - a dishwashing detergent that cleans and rinses dishes and kitchen sink with a sparkling "Kyukyu (squeaky sound)" everyday. Features: (1) Formulated with citric acid for innovative...

Improved Fabric Softener.
August 25, 2005... Kao has launched improved "Humming Fabric Softener" to add more softening effect to make a milder and softer skin touch combining with new softening agent. New bottle design is made to appeal softness and new large 35ml measuring cup is made...

Joyful Juvenile Seat.
August 25, 2005... Combi has launched "Buon Junior EG" and "Buon Junior S" - a junior seat that kids of ages from 3 to 11 (Weight: 15kg - 36kg; Height: 95cm -145cm) want to sit and relax. Features: (1) Side Protect High Back Seat - a protective reclining seat,...

New Deodorant Items for Shoes.
August 25, 2005... Columbus, Shoe Cream and Shoe Product Maker, has released "ODOR CLEAN" tou@remove unpleasant odor from shoes and leather goods and to leave a fresh fragrance. 5 items: (1) ODOR CLEAN (180ml=1,260 yen with tax): Neutralizes unpleasant smell...

UV Block for Clothes.
August 25, 2005... Tokyo based Human System has released "UV Shut Out" a non-marking UV spray for clothing that prevents up to 90% of UV rays from penetrating through clothing and potentially damaging the skin. Also stops fabric fade due to over exposure to the...

Dog Coat Care Range.
August 25, 2005... Ceramide has announced the release of "Insieme" a range of coat and scalp care products specifically formulated for dogs. The 8 products in the range, including shampoos and conditioners, contain a wide variety of nutrients to maintain the...

Insect Repellent for Pets.
August 25, 2005... Earth Bio-Chemical has launched "Inu & Neko yo Nomi & madani Powder" (Flea and Pick Powder for dog & cat) - an insect repellent powder especially for dog and cat. Powder around pet's house. It is safe to powder directly on dog and cat but brush...

Leg Shaping Stockings.
August 25, 2005... Gunze has released "Beauty Shape" a stocking that both supports and shapes the legs to make them appear thinner. The stockings have been specially woven so that they apply differing pressures at specific parts of the legs from the ankles to...

Aquarium Decoration.
August 25, 2005... Nananiji has launched "Aquarium Soft Coral Series" - an aquarium decoration. An artificial water glass made of soft materials for tropical fishes in aquarium moves softly like a real one. The materials are unsaturated polyester resin and vinyl....

Scissors Never Cut Fingers.
August 25, 2005... Sunstar Bungu has launched "Safe Scissors" - a pair of scissors that cat paper and fabric sharply but never cut a finger by a newly developed blade guard, which protects finger not to touch blade directly unlike soft thin paper and fabric....

Rubber Band Indicator.
August 25, 2005... Antlex has launched "Beer Band" - a color rubber band showing content in bottle. It is used to identify your glass out of many glasses at a glance in party. 6cm diameter. Non-skid and stretchable to use not only glass but also bottle and can. 3...

Wine Decanting Device.
August 25, 2005... Apex has launched "Decanting Pourer" - a new device to decant wine tasty developed by Danish Design Company. Just attach it to bottle mouth. It has 2 different holes in size and 4 holes in each size. Through those holes wine drops, absorbs an...

Fresh and Clean Shoe Insole.
August 25, 2005... Re Trust Japan has launched "Steppers Fresh Shoe Insole" - a fresh, clean and exchangeable shoe insole made by medical product maker in Swiss. 1.2mm thin and comfortable. Usable for sandals. Non-skid. Breathable. Moist-free. Pleasant use for...

Nail Art Materials.
August 25, 2005... Annex Japan has launched "Arrange Stone" - nail art materials to decorate your nail beautiful. Silver base with various designs by acrylic resin. Design: "Heart", "Square" and "Line Stone" for large and small each. Put them on manicure and...

Non-Slip Pad Sheet Holder.
August 25, 2005... Pro Group Japan has launched "Pad Sheet Holder" - a non-slip pad sheet holder for mattress. Conventional pad sheet has elastic rubber band in each corner to stop slip but after several washing machine cleanings, it wears out, stretches out and...

Special "On the Rock" Glass.
August 25, 2005... Crystal Dark has launched "Crystal. Dark My Old Glass Collection" - a new specialized glass to enjoy whisky "On the Rock". "Old Glass" means a special glass for "On the Rock". 5 distinctive designs such as malt, glass, flower and diamond cut....

Bleach Cycle Automatic Dishwasher.
August 25, 2005... Toto has released "NEW Wash Up Eco" a bench top type automatic dish washer and dryer featuring a bleach cycle. The bleaching cycle uses an oxygen type bleach in conjunction with high temperature water jetted from an array of nozzles at high...

Disaster Alarm Set.
August 25, 2005... Apollo Service has launched "Fredy Personal Set" - a Disaster Alarm Set with 15 items: a radio with light (chargeable), drinking water, survival knife, anti-bacteria sheet, disposable pants, etc. in a compact bag, after having interviewed with...

Pants Type Diaper.
August 25, 2005... Kao has launched 2 pants type diapers from "Merries" Brand: (1) "Merries Pants Nobinobi (Elastic) Walker" - Easy walking elastic pants featuring "side up absorption", "non-slip point gathers", "Dry Air through", "breathable pants", "soft skin...

Fashionable Lame Spray.
August 25, 2005... Fukusuke has launched "Happy Lame Cool" - a lame spray to decorate to show fashionable glitter and beauty on skin, hair and clothes. Refreshing menthol type. Spray on clothes to feel fun and spray on hair, which easily wash away. Easy to carry...

Bio-Shaped Pillow.
August 25, 2005... Flagsport has launched "Bio-Shaped Pillow Ladies Type" - a pillow to support neck bone in a natural way made in Italy. An improved pillow for women in a butterfly shape: Lower the height and widen the width of pillow not to drop head, and it...

Long Lasting Household Cleansing Range.
August 25, 2005... Soft 99 Corporation has released 3 long lasting household cleansing products under the brand name "Koka Nagamochi". Products include:"Mado Cleaner" - A window suitable for use both inside and out that removes finger marks and water residue...

Net Face Cloth.
August 25, 2005... Torei has released "Toreishi Sengan Net Cloth" a net type facial cleansing cloth made from micro sized polyester fibres specially designed to produce a rich fine lather. Suitable for use with all conventional facial cleansing products....

Front Door Intruder Alarm.
August 25, 2005... Osaka based Asahi Denki has released "Elpa Remokon-Shiki Door Alarm" an easy to install, low cost magnetic switch type door alarm that emits a loud, high pitched alarm when activated. The battery operated alarm, which is simply attached to...

Floor Matting Dye.
August 25, 2005... Tokyo Kikaku Hanbai has released "Shintatami Gae Mousse Type" an easy to apply mousse type dye specially designed to restore the look of tatami (traditional Japanese woven straw matting) and other fibre type floor coverings. In addition to...

Smile Strengthening Mouth Piece.
August 25, 2005... Hario Glass in conjunction with dental experts have developed "Beauty Smile Trainer" a plastic mouth piece designed to strengthen the neck and jaw muscles to help create the perfect smile. Made from a safe, non-toxic plastic material, the...

UV Protection Glass Coating.
August 25, 2005... Dan has launched "Cool Plus UV 99.5" - a glass coating liquid to prevent 99.5% of UV rays and 35% of heat energy. Coat glasses with attached sponge. 1 bottle (60ml) for windows of 2 standard cars. Expected to prevent UV rays and hot temperature...

Italian Herbal Detergent.
August 25, 2005... Idea International has launched "Bio Leaves" - an Italian organic growth herbal detergent with no additives. 2 items: (1) "Home Care" - a household cleaner for all type of cleaning at home and (2) "Dish Wash" - a mild detergent with weakly acid...

Color Crystal glittering for Ball Point Pen.
August 25, 2005... POLA has launched (1) "Crystal Ball Point Pen" glittering with 4 colors such as Crystal, Sapphire, Topaz and Light Rose (Size: 10.5cm x 1.7cm and Price: 8,295 yen with tax) and (2) "Crystal Card Case glittering with Multi-Color with wave design...

Pet Bottle 2 in 1 Cap & Cup.
August 25, 2005... Aitokku has released "Cappy" a 2 in 1 cap and cup device for use with PET drink bottles. Made from durable ABS plastic, the cup features an internal thread enabling it to be used as a cap. The handle of the cup can also be used to carry...

Natural Bath Cleansing Cloths.
August 25, 2005... Sanei has released "Kome Nuka Pika Pika" a general purpose bathroom cleansing cloth impregnated with a range of natural cleansing agents including rice bran. In addition to the rice bran which creates a thin oil like coating over bathroom...

Milk Lotion for UV Protection.
August 25, 2005... Dr. Baeltz has launched "UV Protector EX" - a milk lotion to prevent skin from sunburn caused by UV rays. Contains skin care agent to protect skin and moisturizes skin and micro-capsuled UV rays absorbent agent formulated to avoid direct UV...

Healthy Snack for Pet.
August 25, 2005... Toa Commerce has launched "Pet Milk in Jelly" - a healthy snack for dog and cat. 3 items: (1) "Adult Dog & Cat" with Vitamin E for energy supply, (2) "Senior Dog & Cat" with amino acid to prevent fat and fatigue and (3) "Puppy & Kitten" with...

Doggy Bag Toilet for Pleasant Walk.
August 25, 2005... Mindbank has launched "Osanpo Toilet" ("Toilet for Walk") - a doggy bag toilet when you take a dog for walk. Put a disposal vinyl bag inside the bag, keep tail out and fasten the waist belt. It takes care of all droppings made by dog. Price: S...

Travel Massager.
August 25, 2005... Sarato Junk Creation has released "Veste" a compact highly portable battery operated leg massaging device designed for use on board planes to stimulate blood flow in the legs to help prevent the occurrence of DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis). ...

New Hairstyling Power by Wax for Men.
August 25, 2005... Kao has launched "Success Styling Arrange Power In" - a new hairstyling power by adding Hair wax from men's hairstyling brand "Success". 4 items: (1) "Success Wax Spray" - Hair Spray + Wax Arranging Power: Quick to arrange desired hair end...

Negative Ion Hair Drying Range from Hitachi.
August 25, 2005... Hitachi Living Supply has released "Doctor Dryer" a range of 3 low noise (51 decibels), light weight (400g-590g) hand held hair driers that utilizes a light catalyst fan and a nano titanium filter to purify the air by removing dust, pollen and...

170W Cyclone Stick Type Vacuum Cleaner.
August 25, 2005... Hitachi Home and Life Solutions has released " PV-SH1" a 700W standing type cyclone vacuum cleaner capable of generating a powerful 170W suction. Weighing a mere 3.7kg, the device features a turbine brush attachment that revolves to lift...

Blower Function Vacuum Cleaner.
August 25, 2005... Kelhya Japan has released "A2254 Me" a house hold dual dry / wet vacuum cleaner featuring a leaf blower function. By simply attaching the hose to the special outlet the vacuum cleaner turns into a powerful leaf blower capable of blowing...

Skin & Use Specific Sun Cream.
August 25, 2005... Shiga Prefecture based Ohmi Kyodaisha has released "Mentamu Sun Bears" a range of six sun screen products each designed for different skin types or usage. Products include:"Super" - Offering factor 50+ protection specifically for use in...

In-Car Natural Oil Fragrance Set.
August 25, 2005... Car mate has released "Aroma Tree" consisting of a selection of 10 natural essential oils and fragrances including peppermint, eucalyptus and lavender and a dispenser unit designed to plug into the cigarette lighter socket. Price: 420-1,600...

Car Window UV Cut Sheet.
August 25, 2005... Osaka based Mirarido has released "Bihaku Sheet" a clear plastic sheet that cuts up to 90% of UV rays. The easy to apply sheet utilizes a special adhesive to attach directly to the car window. Does not reduce driver vision. Available in 3...

Bikini Line Shaver.
August 25, 2005... Kai Jirushi has released "Bikini T" a compact disposable shaver specifically designed for the bikini line. The razor features a short 16mm blade and a flattened head with an aloe smoother strip and a comb like edge that guides longer hair...

Close Fitting Triple Head Womens Razor.
August 25, 2005... Tokyo based Kai Jirushi has released "Aqua Lady" a triple head disposable razor specifically designed for shaving the legs and under arms. The blade features a convex profile that ensures the blade is continually in close contact with the...

Improved Neutral Laundry Detergent.
August 25, 2005... Lion has launched "Acron" - an improved Daily-Wash Neutral Liquid Laundry Detergent for delicate fabric wash for fine clothing items. Acron helps prevent clothes from losing their style and fit (preventing wrinkling, stretching, shrinkage, and...

Tick & Mite Repelling Laundry Spray.
August 25, 2005... Uyeki has released "Dani Clean Osentaku Shiage" a spray type product added to the rinse cycle that effectively repels ticks and mites for up to 1 month. The low odour antibacterial spray is ideal for use on sheets and duvet covers and can...

Tooth Surface and Gap Cleaner.
August 25, 2005... Omu Denki has released "Blanca" a selection of electric toothbrush and cleanser sets capable of cleaning both the tooth's surface and in between the teeth and modelled on professional dental equipment. Available in a range of 4 sets...

Super Thin Toothbrush Head.
August 25, 2005... Sunstar has launched "BUTLER Toothbrush #025M (Regular) and #025S (Soft)" - a toothbrush with a super slim complete head by special bristles implant technology. Features: (1) Super Slim Compact Head reaches the area smoothly that conventional...

Toilet Odour Killing Spray.
August 25, 2005... Tokyo based Material Science Kenkyuujo has released "QOL Blue" a fast acting deodorising spray specifically formulated for use on commodes or to eliminate toilet odours when changing incontinence diapers of those in care. Contains alcohol and a...

Deodorant in Adorable Animal Character Container.
August 25, 2005... Kobayashi Seiyaku has released "Animal Shoshumoto Deodorant - Happy Mint" ("Deodorant in Animal Character Container - Happy Mint") - a deodorant in adorable Penguin Character Container. Features: (1) Logo design matches the container, (2)...

Cleansing Bath Additive.
August 25, 2005... Sunpack has released "Bath Luclean" a moisturising bath additive containing an amino acid type cleansing agent that cleanses the skin of dirt, dead skin and excess skin oil. Approximately 20ml of the liquid is added to the bath water and...

Bubble Bath Additives.
August 25, 2005... Kao has launched a new "Bub Koto no Sansakku" ("Bubble Bath - Let's Take a Walk in Kyoto") Quasi-Medical-Product: Bubble bath with a feeling of taking a walk in Old Capital, Kyoto, Japan from "Bub (Bubble)" Series. A carbonic acid squashes in...

Skin and Hair Nutrition.
August 25, 2005... Noble Japan has launched "Joyu no Sekken Linda" (Actress' Soap Linda") - 100% Natural Material Soap Cake of more than 60% rare laurel tree oil from Syria located by the Mediterranean Sea. High class soap. Imperial family in Arab and European...

Eyeliner.
August 25, 2005... Koji Honpo has launched "Eyeliner Coat" - a long lasting eyeliner. Just coat over eyeline softly. Smudge-free and no form of lumps or clumps. Draws a beautiful eyeline and lasts for long hours. Price: Pencil Type = 840 yen and Pencil & Liquid...

Trainee Geisha Facial Powder.
August 25, 2005... Osaka based Sana has released "Sana Maiko-Han No Oshiroi UV Compact" a skin tone lightening facial powder designed to produce the white effect made famous by the maiko and geisha while providing factor 19 sun protection. Developed in...

New Base Makeup Products.
August 25, 2005... Kao has launched 3 new products from "est" Department Store Brands. 4 items (13 variations): (1) "est Powder Makeup Perfect Detail" - Powder Foundation (SPF25.PA++): Features: Transforms each skin texture by light and crates fine and smooth...

New Liquid Foundation, Face Powder and Makeup Base.
August 25, 2005... Kao has launched new "Sofina Raycious" products known as Kao's Prestigious Cosmetics as to foundation, base cream and face powder. 4 items (11 variations): (1) "Sofina Raycious Bright Shift Liquid" - Liquid Foundation (8 colors): A vivid and...

Short Eye Lash Curler.
August 25, 2005... Sana has released "Spring Power Curler 05" a new version of their existing eyelash curling device that sold in excess of 80,000 units but with a colourful handle with glitter flecks. The curler featuring a unique spring action and a highly...

Multiple Roll Foundations.
August 25, 2005... Shinei has launched "Jubirepo Aqua Balance Foundation" - one foundation takes care of 5 roles. After facial wash, this will do the whole natural makeup. Functions 5 purposes of cosmetic lotion, milk lotion, beauty lotion, UV rays cut and...

Makeup Protector Spray.
August 25, 2005... Kokuryudo has launched "Privacy Makeup Protector" - a spray for makeup finish without wearing skin. Invisible membrane protects foundation and eye makeup and maintains the original makeup beauty. Itchy-free and water repellent. Contains aloe...

Eye Shadow Quad.
August 25, 2005... Revron has launched "Revron Color Stay 12 Hour Eye Shadow Quad" - an eye shadow that maintains the original beauty for long hours. Combines 4 different shades of same color on palette. Enjoy a natural gradation that does not discolor easily. 5...