Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from January 2009

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from January 2009

Cool Shampoo.
January 25, 2009... The latest product to cool the heads of hot customers this summer in Japanese hair salons is "Hiyashi Shampoo" - ice sherbet shampoo. The shampoo features a unique ice sherbet texture and is made simply by mixing thinly shaven ice in with...

Unique QR Code Packaging.
January 25, 2009... Toppan Printing (www.toppan.co.jp/) has been awarded the prestigious 32nd Kinoshita Prize by the JPI (Japan Packaging Institute) for its new packaging range each featuring an individual QR code. The inside of each package is printed with...

Soy-Sauce Flavoured Ice Cream a Surprise Hit.
January 25, 2009... Ishikawa Prefecture soy sauce manufacturer Yamato (www.yamato-saysauce-miso.co.jp/) is reporting that its soy sauce flavoured ice cream topping "Ice Ni Kakeru Shoyu" (Price: 150ml = 525 yen) with its unique sweet yet slightly tart flavour is...

Sales of Glow in The Dark PJs Soar.
January 25, 2009... Bandai (www.bandai.co.jp/) is reporting that sales of its "Hikaru Pyjama" glow in the dark pyjamas have exceeded all forecasts - with sales totalling 100,000 sets in the first 4 months following their launch. The pyjamas feature an...

Sales of Shower Clean Suits Soar.
January 25, 2009... Suit manufacturer Konaka (www.konaka.co.jp/) is reporting sales of their "Shower Clean Suit" - a wool material suit that can be washed with warm water in the shower - are running at a pace double that of initial forecasts. Due to an...

Micro Bubble Shower Head Sales Soar.
January 25, 2009... Nagoya based Prime (www.prime-network.co.jp/) is reporting that sales of its "Micro Bubble Shower Head Besty" 2 in 1 micro-bubble shower head and water filter continue to exceed all expectations. A device inside the shower head injects...

3 Dimensional Printer.
January 25, 2009... Japanese printer manufacturer Mimaki Engineering (www.mimaki.co.jp/) has announced the development of the world's first "3-dimensional" colour ink jet printer capable of printing directly onto complex rounded objects such as bicycle helmets,...

Wood Powder Plastic.
January 25, 2009... A research team at the Agricultural Science Department at the University of Kagoshima in conjunction with a Kobe based research group specialising in the utilisation of forest resources has announced the development of "New Wood Material" a new...

Petroleum Solvent Free Biomass Ink.
January 25, 2009... The Ink Tech (www.inctec.co.jp/), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dai Nippon Printing has announced the development of a petroleum based, solvent free bio ink suitable for high speed printing. The ink is made from pine resin that has been...

Self Cleansing Coating for Skylights.
January 25, 2009... Tostem (www.tostem.co.jp/) has announced the development of "Aqua Coat" an organic silicone coating material for windows, doors and skylights, etc. that allows rain and water to penetrate beneath particles of grime enabling it to be washed...

High Strength Bio Plastic.
January 25, 2009... A research team headed by professor Kouhei Shiraishi in conjunction with a research team from Nishikawa Rubber has announced the development of a bio plastic made from corn starch and natural rubber that is 5 times more resistance to shock than...

Blood Flow Accelerating Citrulline Amino Acid.
January 25, 2009... Kyowa Hakko (www.kyowa.co.jp/) is reporting increased sales of citrulline - a type of amino acid proven to accelerate blood flow within the body. The substance only recently received official approval in August 2008 by the Japanese Ministry of...

High Speed Oxygen Level Measuring Device.
January 25, 2009... Kirin Brewery has announced the development of a device capable of measuring levels of oxygen in sparkling beverage and medicine containers in one-third the time of existing conventional methods. Until now, 2 separate measurements were...

High Speed Face Recognition System.
January 25, 2009... Kyoto based Sagawa Advance (http://sagawa-advance.co.jp/), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sagawa Kyubin Group, has announced the development of a high tech security system for use in nuclear power plants, etc. involving the use of a high speed...

Plant Material Plastic with Steel Like Strength.
January 25, 2009... A research team at Kyoto University has announced the development of a lightweight plastic board produced from nano-sized vegetable fibre with strength characteristics similar to that of steel. The board contains so-called BNF (Bio Nano...

High Tech Shoplifting Prevention Device.
January 25, 2009... Check Point Systems Japan (www.checkpointsystems.co.jp/) has announced to development of "Evolve" a high tech device for use in supermarkets and other large size retail outlets to prevent shoplifting that incorporates state of the art phased...

Easy to Use, Universal Design Refill Pack.
January 25, 2009... Kao Corp. has begun the use of a new easy to use, universal design refill bottle for its "Curel" shampoo and conditioner hair care range. Features of the new pack include a solid standing construction that is resistant to deformation when...

Noodle Container with Safe Flange.
January 25, 2009... Chuo Kagaku (www.chuo-kagaku.co.jp/) has released "Miyabi" a range of transparent plastic containers for chilled noodles featuring a rounded flange that enables the noodle soup to be drunk directly from the container without cutting the lips....

Insect Repelling Label.
January 25, 2009... Fuji Label has released "BC Label" a near odourless insect repelling label coated with a varnish formulated with a natural and safe insect repelling aroma agent commonly used as a food additive. The repelling agent is released gradually over...

Free-Oxygen Absorber for Pharmaceuticals.
January 25, 2009... Mitsubishi Gas Chemical has released "Pharma Keep" a free-oxygen absorber for liquid, powder and solid type pharmaceuticals. Unlike conventional iron type free-oxygen absorbing agents, Pharma Keep does not require moisture to work...

Lightweight Wooden Boxes.
January 25, 2009... Shingon Shonan has developed a range of original design lightweight wooden boxes for packed lunches and confectionery, etc. made from the shingon wood grown in Indonesia. The fibres of shingon wood are loosely arrayed, reducing its density...

Hot Vinegar.
January 25, 2009... Simple Tokyo (www.bousen.co.jp/) has released "Bousen" a blended vinegar flavoured with domestically grown organic whole hot chilli peppers. The product consists of a blend of 3 vinegar types: a specially selected distilled vinegar, apple...

Easy Peel PET Bottle Label.
January 25, 2009... Japanese green tea beverage producer Ito En (www.itoen.co.jp/) has begun the use of a new 500ml PET bottle for its "Oishii Ocha - Koiaji [Delicious Green Tea - Strong Flavour]" featuring an easy peel label. (Under recently introduced...

Fold up Tooth Brush.
January 25, 2009... Osaka based Kawakita has released "Brillo" a convenient and highly portable foldaway toothbrush set. The set consists of a durable urethane plastic toothbrush that folds in half in a similar way as a cutthroat razor. Come complete with a...

Pain Killer Pill Case.
January 25, 2009... Nagoya based Arax (www.arax.co.jp/) have begun the use of a compact, highly portable and stylish pill case for its "Norshin Pure" pain killer pills for head ache and menstrual pain. The case, containing 16 pills, features a transparent side...

New Generation Liquid Centre Chewing Gum.
January 25, 2009... Japanese confectionery giant Lotte (www.lotte.co.jp/) has announced the release of "Splash Moisturising Liquid - Lime & Citron Flavour" a new generation breath freshening chewing gum featuring a mouth moisturising liquid centre. The gum...

Paper Material Eco Gum Container.
January 25, 2009... Lotte (www.lotte.co.jp/) has become the first company in Japan to use an environmentally friendly "Eco Bottle" for a chewing gum product. The Eco Bottle consists of a paper material body with an attached plastic flip-top lid that can be...

Feeding Robot.
January 25, 2009... Secom (www.secom.co.jp/) are reporting that their "My Spoon" robot designed for use by the disabled to pick up food from a plate and transport it to the mouth is now beginning to be retailed in 6 European countries including Norway, Sweden,...

Self standing bag with pocket.
January 25, 2009... Osaka based CSG has released "Flora" a multifunctional, self standing bag made from a non-woven material and featuring a clear OPP plastic pocket into which labels and advertising can be inserted. According to CSG, the bags measuring 600mm...

Colourful Water Proof Plant Pot Bags.
January 25, 2009... Tokyo Medical has released "Flower Bag" a colourful waterproof bag for wrapping flower and plant pots. The self-standing bags are constructed of an outer layer of a colourful non-woven material and an inner layer of waterproof OPP plastic....

Paper "Beef Bowl" Take-out Container.
January 25, 2009... Nation wide eatery chain Matsuya has switched from an all PSP plastic take out container for its "Gyu Meshi" [Beef Bowl]" to an innovative, more environmentally friendly paper and plastic type. The new rounded container consists of a...

Nourishing Leather Cleanser.
January 25, 2009... Nihon Phyrin has released "New Kawaseihin [Leather] Cleaner" a nourishing leather cleanser containing the moisturising agent hyaluronic acid that cleanses the leather while restoring its natural softness and lustre. Application: Spray onto the...

Duster with Convenient Storage Case.
January 25, 2009... Azuma Kogyo has released "Smart Handy Mop" a micro fibre duster with handle complete with its own chic, slim cylindrical storage case. The long micro fibre strands making up the head of the duster have been impregnated with a chemical...

Travel Size Antibacterial Deodorising Spray.
January 25, 2009... "Keeper Pro HL Portable" from Nippon Tourist is a small 100ml travel size antibacterial deodorising spray suitable for use on all types of hard surfaces. The powerful oxidising action effectively kills most types of bacteria, mould and...

Condensation Absorbing Window Tape.
January 25, 2009... Osaka based Seiei has released "Ketsuro Tape Whity Leaf" an adhesive tape applied to the bottom of the window glass that absorbs condensation to prevent it from pooling on the windowsill. The strips, made from a highly absorbent no woven...

Nighttime Socks.
January 25, 2009... Dr. Scholl has released "Nenagara Medi Qtto" specially woven socks for wearing in bed that apply pressure to the legs to maintain healthy blood circulation to help reduce swelling. The socks which reach to above the knees apply a gentle...

Stylish Hybrid Room Humidifier.
January 25, 2009... Electrolux Japan has released "Hybrid Humidifier EHF 4000 (K)" a combined ultrasonic vibration and heater type room humidifier featuring a stylish black finish. In addition to a room temperature mist function produced by minute ultrasonic...

Fast Heeling Cut Pads.
January 25, 2009... Aso Seiyaku has reased "Delguard Quick Pad" a pad for placing over cuts and scrapes designed to speed the natural healing process. The pads maintain the area around the cut, suppressing pain and enhancing the healing ability of the natural...

Water Repelling Kitchen Cleansing Spray.
January 25, 2009... Sankei Corporation has begun the marketing of "Lakosa Overfrehyen Edeling" an Austrian produced multipurpose kitchen cleansing spray that also repels water. The concentrate type cleanser produces an invisible coating on surfaces which...

Glass by-Product Shoe Deodorising Agent.
January 25, 2009... Nippon Kensetsu Gijutsu has released "Miracle Catcher" a shoe and shoe storage cupboard deodorising agent produced from a waste material generated during the glass manufacturing process. The highly porous by-product absorbs both odour...

Compact 1.3 Litre Capacity Water Filtering Jug.
January 25, 2009... Brita Japan has released "Navelia" a compact water filtering jug with a large 1.3 litre capacity designed to fit into the narrow door compartments of most refrigerators. Other features include a stylish lid integrated into the main body of...

Heel Smoothing Skin Care Range.
January 25, 2009... Tamagawa Eizai has released "Kakato [heel] Care" 2 open toe sock like items containing a silk protein moisturising agent to keep the heel area soft and smooth. The sock is made from a soft silicone plastic material impregnated with the...

Long Lasting Kitchen Drain Cleanser.
January 25, 2009... Uyeki has released "Numetoru" a tablet type kitchen sink drain and pipe cleanser that keeps the pipes free of slime and unpleasant odours for between 40 and 50 days. To use, the large 35g size tablet is simply placed into the provided...

Car Wax Sprayer.
January 25, 2009... Inoue Shiki Insatsu Kogyo has released "Seiden Body Wash" a gun type device that fits onto a special canister of car cleansing wax that sprays a thin coating of the wax evenly over the entire car surface. To use, the cartridge type...

Germanium Moisturising and Fat Burning Bath Additive.
January 25, 2009... Hiroshima based Yamazaki has released "Hot Ger Manzoku" a granule type moisturising and fat burning bath additive containing the natural mineral moisturising agent germanium. In addition to moisturising the skin, the product is also...

Intruder Following Security Video Camera & Light.
January 25, 2009... Iwata Electronics has released "Ni9ht Watcher Video Camera-Tsuki Sensor Light" a wall mounted security camera and spot light featuring an infrared sensor that enables the light and camera to automatically track the movement of the intruder....

Water Vapour Smokeless Cigarette.
January 25, 2009... Yokohama based Marin Shoji has released "Hi No Nai Tokoro Ni Suien Clean Cigarette" a cigarette shaped device intended to help smokers stop the habit that emits water vapour instead of smoke. In addition to providing smokers with something...

Water Saving Dish Washing.
January 25, 2009... Natural Terra has released "Terra Eco Clean" an antibacterial dishwashing detergent that rinses off quickly, saving water. The skin gentle formulation features a palm oil extra surfactant that breaks down grease into minute particles,...

Pet Bottle Hot Water Bottle Cover.
January 25, 2009... "PET Bottle Cover" from Fine is a cover for PET plastic beverage bottles that enables them to be effectively re-used as hot water bottles. The product has been recognised as an "Eco Idea" product for its effective reuse of existing materials....

Fish & Produce Freshness Preserving Silver Ion Sheet.
January 25, 2009... Ion Kagaku has released "Minna Shinsen" a non-woven material film sheet impregnated with silver ions designed to keep fish and vegetables fresher for longer. The polyproplyene material sheet contains a powerful antibacterial agent in the...

Compact Food Steamer.
January 25, 2009... Group Seb Japan has released "Tefal Steam Cooker Ultra Compact" an ultra compact food steamer designed for health conscious couples and small families. Features include 2 transparent steaming compartments, a 60 minute timer and non-stick plates...

Diet Effect Monitoring High-Tech Scales.
January 25, 2009... Omron Health Care has released "Omron Taiju Karada Soseikei Karada Scan HBF 601" a high-tech, multifunction bathroom scale designed to help monitor the effects of the weight loss program. The device features an array of metal plates in its...

Waste Disposal Unit Attached Directly to the Sink.
January 25, 2009... Sinkpia Japan has released "Sinkpia" an ultra low maintenance waste disposal / processing unit attached directly to the sink outlet pipe. Biodegradable waste such as fruit and vegetable kitchen scraps, fish bones, etc are fed into the...

Feline Toothbrush.
January 25, 2009... From S has released "Mini Toothbrush for Cats" a toothbrush with a detachable head specially designed for cats. Features include a compact cylindrical head mounted on a slim profile, 15cm handle. The head has been set at an angle to enable...

Pet Deodorising Spray for Cars.
January 25, 2009... "Shu-Pet" from TOTO is a deodorising spray specifically formulated to rid cars of pet odours. The antibacterial agent in the formulation rapidly breaks down bacteria and ammonia responsible for both pet body and dropping odours. All...

PET Cleaning Range.
January 25, 2009... Taurus has released "Pooch Eco Series" 2 reusable, soft textured pet wipes made from 100% organically grown cotton. The items are designed to clean older pets or sick animals that can not be bathed conventionally with water and shampoo. ...

Super Fine Bristle Toothbrush.
January 25, 2009... Jacks has released "Dental Pro Black Super-fine Bristle Toothbrush" a manual toothbrush with super fine bristles specifically designed to remove plaque from so-called "plaque pockets" which develop in areas such as the gaps between the teeth...

Tooth Whitening Toothbrush.
January 25, 2009... Johnson & Johnson has announced the Japan release of "Reach Whitening" a manual toothbrush specially designed to remove nicotine, coffee and other food stains from the tooth surface. Rubber strips are provided between the rows of bristles...

Morning & Night Time Toothpastes.
January 25, 2009... CB Japan has released "Native Works" 2 toothpaste items, one specifically formulated for morning use and the other for night time use. The abrasive agent free morning type "Morning Toothpaste Yuzu" features a refreshing Yuzu [Chinese...

Hair Care Mask Items for 30-50 Year Olds.
January 25, 2009... MBL has released a 4 item hair care range consisting of clay and oil type shampoos and hair masks formulated to address common hair concerns of women between the ages of 30 and 50. The clay shampoo and mask is formulated with mineral rich...

Tangerine & Green Tea Body Gel.
January 25, 2009... Aiming has released "Karada & Kokoro [Body & Mind] Aiming Body Gel" a moisturising body gel formulated with a moisturising tangerine extract and a skin taughtening green tea extract. The product has been developed in conjunction with a Non...

Lotion with Silk Cocoon Moisturising Agent.
January 25, 2009... Hiroshima based Machimoto has released "Ohada No Aijin Ufufu Silk Lotion" a lotion formulated with a silk sericin beauty extracted from the cocoons of silk worms. In addition to moisturising the skin, the silk sericin has also been shown...

Sea Salt Liquid Makeup Remover.
January 25, 2009... Tokyo based PDC has released "Celdie Hyperclear Liquid Spa Salt" to its Celdie range of mineral rich makeup removal products. The liquid cleanser contains a unique type of mineral rich sea salt produced in Brittany, France to protect the...

Wrinkle Balm.
January 25, 2009... "Wrinkle Balm" from Dr. Elwin is an artificial preservative, fragrance, colouring and mineral oil free paste type anti-wrinkle balm formulated with a wide range of active agents to help reduce both the appearance and development of fine...

Organic Eau DE Cologne.
January 25, 2009... Tokiwa Shokai has announced the release of "Organic Cosme Coslys Bebe Refreshing Water" a water based eau de cologne free of artificial preservatives, fragrances and colouring agents. The apricot scented product is formulated with a...

Multifunctional Marshmallow Face Pack.
January 25, 2009... "Juriakit Marshmallow Mousse Pack" from Destiny International is a soft textured marshmallow like facial pack formulated with a wide range of active ingredients. Ingredients include a micro-fine white clay that penetrates into the pores of...

Silk Protein Protective Hand Cream.
January 25, 2009... Animart has released "Mayudama Uru Tsuya Hand Coat" a moisturising hand cream that also produces a protective water repelling membrane over the skin surface. The cream changes to a water like composition that rapidly penetrates into the...

Lemon Peel Heel Scrub.
January 25, 2009... B&C Laboratories has released "Sugar Body Kakato [heel] Pure" a pumice pad and lemon peel scrub formulated to first cleanse then soften hard skin on the back of the heel. The limonene contained in the lemon peel penetrates into the cracks...

High Purity Essential Oil Beauty Lotion.
January 25, 2009... Myu International has released "Arobright Rock Rose Emulsion" a beauty lotion formulated with 3 high purity essential oils and 6 natural plant extracts. The essential oils include "Rock Rose" said to have both wrinkle prevention and...

Massage Type Facial Cleansing Cream.
January 25, 2009... Osaka based Meishoku Cosmetics has released "Meishoku Emollient Extra Massage Cold" a massage type facial cleansing cream formulated with a substance said to have twice the moisture retention capability of conventional hyaluronic acid. To use,...

Tablet Type Fragrant Body Spray.
January 25, 2009... Lush Japan has begun the marketing of "Toner Tab" a tablet type fragrant body care spray that is first dissolved in hot water prior to use. The UK made product is available in 3 types: "Toner Tablet C" - Featuring a delicate rose fragrance...

Moisturising Stick with 5 Moisturising Agents.
January 25, 2009... Nagoya based Dariya has released "Moist Program Mama Yujiman" a stick type facial moisturiser formulated with 5 moisturising agents: hyaluronic acid, ceramide, collagen, amino acid and urea. The stick formulation enables the active ingredients...

Multi Grooming Kit from Philips Japan.
January 25, 2009... In response to the increasing number of Japanese men sporting facial hair, Philips Japan has recently released "Multi Grooming Kit" a facial grooming kit featuring a variety of attachments for sculpting facial hair. The kit comprises a...

Safe 2-IN-1 Insect Repellent & Soil Improving Spray.
January 25, 2009... "Ojama Mushi G" from Osaka based B.G. in Corporation is a safe, chemical additive free insect repellent and soil improving spray suitable for use both outdoors in the home garden or indoors on pot plants. According to the company, a single...

Breed Specific Dog Food.
January 25, 2009... Iams Japan has announced the release of "Eukanuba Kenshubetsu Support" consisting of 3 dry dog food products each specifically formulated to address the unique requirements of individual breeds. The products are:"Miniature Dachshund" -...

Flower Print Toilet Paper.
January 25, 2009... Marutomo Seishi has released "Print Hana Taba" a soft textured embossed toilet paper containing added rosemary extract and featuring a flowing flower print pattern consisting of 4 different flower varieties. Available in 2 colours and in packs...

Ultra Soft Towel Range.
January 25, 2009... Tanaka Sangyo has released the uniquely named "Dialogue in the Dark Towel" a range of ultra soft textured towels developed with the aid of the blind charity organisation "Dialogue in the Dark Japan". The range consists of 4 different types...

Bubble Resistant LCD Screen Protective Film.
January 25, 2009... APO Systems has released "Touch Air" an easy to apply protective film for lap top and PC LCD screens designed to reduce glare and prevent scratches. To apply, the self adhering film is simply laid over the screen and smoothed with the...

Rose Hand Towels.
January 25, 2009... Hiroshima based Hikari has released "Rose Towel" a 100% cotton hand towel pressed into an attractive rose shape. The towels measuring 34cm square are mechanically pressed into a pretty rose shape 6cm in diameter and 2cm thick. As the towels...

Washable Sanitary Pads.
January 25, 2009... Senshukai has released "Itawari Suhada No My Nap" a washable and reusable sanitary pad and holder designed to reduce irritation and discomfort. The pads are made from non-bleached Japanese rice paper fibres woven to produce a soft highly...

Skin Oil Absorbing Towel-Handkerchief.
January 25, 2009... Pola has released "Sense of Life" a 25cm square towel-handkerchief for men specially designed to rapidly absorb skin oil and perspiration. The 100% cotton handkerchief consists of a smooth upper finish atop a towelling pile rear. The...

Shirt Collar & Cuff Dirt Repelling Spray.
January 25, 2009... Shimatsu Adcom has released "Raku Raku Sentaku Eri Sode Yoh" a spray product that prevents dirt and grime from adhering to the collars & cuffs of shirts and blouses. The fast drying spray is simply applied to the collars and cuffs of the...

Scalp Massager / Hair Tonic Spreader.
January 25, 2009... Kai Jirushi has released "Scalp Pluster" a double sided pad featuring an array of thick nodules on one side and thinner ones on the other to simultaneously massage the scalp and ensure the smooth distribution of hair tonic. To use, the...

Crow Scaring Net.
January 25, 2009... I-Pocket has released "Karasu Taisaku Net Magic Ion" a net which is placed over trash bags and bins to keep away crows. The netting is made of a yellow coloured plastic containing a specially processed titanium ore powder that constantly...