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

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

Recycled Pet Bottle Gift Wrapping Cloth.
October 25, 2005... Tokyo based Daiko Sangyo has released "Ecor Kanoko" a range of environmentally friendly "Furoshiki" (a square brightly coloured cloth traditionally used in Japan to wrap gifts) made from fibres from recycled PET bottles. According to the...

Pola's Whitissimo Brand Receives Packaging Design Award.
October 25, 2005... Pola's brand Whitissimo has received a packaging design award at the Japan Packaging Contest. Whitissimo is a whitening care series that targets the mechanisms of dark spot formation. The design of the container is an image of a fresh and young...

Kitano Develops Diagonally Cut Roll-on Bottle for Pharmaceuticals.
October 25, 2005... Kitano has developed a new small roll-on container for pharmaceutical products. The container Roll On Yoki (roll-on bottle) has a nozzle with a small opening cut diagonally and a small-diameter ball inside. It can apply the content precisely to...

Asahikasei Life & Living, NEC Tokin Reduce Resin in Products.
October 25, 2005... Asahikasei Life & Living has developed thin polystyrene cups using less resin. Existing cups for soft drinks use about 10 g of resin for large size cups and 5 g for medium size cups. But the thin cups reduce the amount of resin by 5% to 10%....

Nakamura Sanki Starts Sales of Fully Biodegradable Plastic Products.
October 25, 2005... Nakamura Sanki has started sales of PP foamed plastic products that are fully biodegradable. Decomposition can take place with just one of three conditions: microorganisms, light or temperature. The company uses Totally Degradable Plastic...

Rust Preventing Shock Absorbent Foam Sheeting.
October 25, 2005... Sakai Kagaku Kogyo has announced the release of "Zerasudomina Foam" a volatile corrosion inhibitor polyethylene foam sheet with shock absorbent properties suitable for use in a wide variety of applications. According to the company, when...

Sony Music Communications Develops Cushioning Envelope from Shredded Postcards.
October 25, 2005... Sony Music Communications has developed a cushioning envelope using shredded government-printed postcards. Its partner Tokiwa Printing prints such postcards and shreds about 500 tons of them annually. Under the new recycling scheme, Tokiwa...

Fujita Electric Works Develops Tool to Record Logistics Quality.
October 25, 2005... Fujita Electric Works has developed a tool that can record logistics factors such as temperature and humidity during transportation and storage. Watch Logger is good for pharmaceuticals, fresh food and cosmetics distribution. Unlike other tools...

Plastic Springs from Nippon Chemical Screw.
October 25, 2005... Nippon Chemical Screw manufactures plastic springs that come in various colors and a semi-transparent type. The product is used for a liquid medicine container that is sold with a medical device by a major manufacturer so it can be opened and...

Nihon Yamamura Glass Temperature Control to Reduce Thin Bottle breakage.
October 25, 2005... Nihon Yamamura Glass reports the development of an electronic control system for keeping its glass making dies within two degrees C of the desired temperature during the manufacturing process. Such precise temperature control is particularly...

Nippon Paper Industries Creates Lightest Wood-Free Low-Density Book Paper.
October 25, 2005... Nippon Paper Industries has developed Opera Cream Max, the world's lightest wood-free low-density book paper, weighing in at just 72 grams per square meter at a thickness of 130 micrometers, or 0.55 grams per cubic cm. That is 7% lighter than...

Toppan Printing Uses Electron Beam to Create More Advanced Holograms.
October 25, 2005... Toppan Printing targets annual sales of 50 million yen from a new paper with advanced anti-counterfeiting function. The paper contains a hologram produced not with a laser but an electron beam. The latter makes it possible to produce patterns...

Tokushu Paper Rolls out fancy Paper Line Tant Select.
October 25, 2005... Tokushu Paper hopes to revitalize demand for fancy paper with its new line Tant Select. The line contains 20 colors in four texture patterns. Intended for books and pamphlets, the sheets are engineered with an uneven surface on each side to...

Ultra Thin Copper Wire and Fabric Speakers.
October 25, 2005... Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Mikasa has announced the development of an ultra thin speaker system consisting of an array of copper wires, fabric fibres and magnets for use in projector screens, etc. The strip like speakers, consist...

Marktec develops alcohol solvent ink for food, drug packaging.
October 25, 2005... Marktec has developed a more eco-friendly ink for its line of industrial inkjet printers. The new inks, which sell at 14,000 yen per liter, go on sale this autumn. They use an alcohol solvent rather than an organic one, thus being more benign...

Amazing Beads.
October 25, 2005... Epoc has launched "Aqua Beads Art" - Amazing beads that adhere to both flat and dimensional objects by simply adding water to them. Since the previous beads products became very popular, more fancy beads products such as "Translucent Beads Set"...

Antibacterial Plum, Pine and Bamboo Fibres.
October 25, 2005... Following on from their development of antibacterial bamboo fibres in 2003, Nomura Sangyo has announced that they have obtained the patent for the manufacture of similar antibacterial and deodorising fibre particles made from plum and pine...

Herbal Water Maker.
October 25, 2005... Hario Glass has released "Herb Water Maker" a device that uses heat from a tea light candle combined with ice to extract a herbal essence which can then be mixed with mineral water to create a delicious and healthy herbal water. Water...

Copy Detection Paper.
October 25, 2005... Sanwa Supply has released "JP-MTCB" a specially treated paper that shows when a document has been copied - helping to prevent the making and distribution of uncontrolled documents. When the paper is copied in a photocopier, the word "Copy"...

Colour & Pupil Size Changing Contacts.
October 25, 2005... Tokyo based Destiny International has released "Fall in Eyez" a range of coloured contact lenses designed to make the pupil of the eye look bigger - creating an innocent, child like look. The lenses fit comfortably on the eye without...

Magnifying Mirror.
October 25, 2005... Tsukamot Aim has launched "Cosmetics Magnifying Mirror Collection" - a table top magnifying mirror with indirect lighting effect to reassure the quality and effectiveness of cosmetics on your face. "Hello Light" Series: Magnifying Mirror with...

3D Art Paper.
October 25, 2005... Tokyo based Union Model has released "3D Rittai Paper" a specially treated art paper that enables writing or pictures to be made to literally stand out from the page to create a 3D effect. After the design is applied to the paper it is...

Water Proof Hearing Aid.
October 25, 2005... Rion has announced the release of "Rionet HI - G4WE" an order made waterproof digital hearing aid. The hearing aid fits snugly and unobtrusively inside the ear and is suitable for use both when swimming or in the bath and is designed so...

Cut Magnetic Tape Roll.
October 25, 2005... Osaka based Cruise has released "Magnetic Tape 308" a roll of pre-cut magnetic tape with an adhesive surface in a convenient dispenser box. The 30mm x 20mm x 0.5mm thick pieces of magnetic tape are released by pulling on the strip of...

Digital Print Photo Album.
October 25, 2005... Nagabayashi has released "Digio Digital Free Album" a photo album featuring a special adhesive that enables digital photographs printed on ink-jet glossy paper without the plastic membrane on the reverse side to be added and removed without...

New Cleaning Sheet for Carpet.
October 25, 2005... Unicharm has launched new Allercare Wave Series from "Wave" Conventional Cleaning Brand - New handy wipers and floor cleaning sheets for easy removal of minute dust particles, waste generated by mites, which are hard to eliminate simply by...

Vibrating Foot Massager.
October 25, 2005... Aruinko has released "Aruinko Foot Bub Latte" a foot spa type massaging device that produces vibrations to create a stream of relaxing bubbles. Both feet are first placed in the spa containing hot water. When switched on, the vibrations...

Air Cell Free Hearing Aid.
October 25, 2005... Nagoya based MTG has released what it describes as the industry's first digital hearing aid that uses an integrated rechargeable battery instead of an air cell. Conventional small-size hearing aids utilize a so-called "air cell" (air...

Natural Foam Spray Type Toilet Cleanser.
October 25, 2005... Oil and fat manufacturer Taiyo Yushi has released "Pax Naturon Toilet Arai Sekken" a natural type foam type toilet cleanser free of artificial surfactants. The spray uses natural vegetable type oils as the main active ingredient to remove...

Insect Repelling Hand Fan.
October 25, 2005... Osaka based Sakura Kurepasu has released "Mushi Yoke Uchiwa" a traditional hand fan that repels insects each time the fan is moved. The traditional designs on the fan which include gold fish swimming in a pond, marbles, etc are printed...

Salt & Pepper Mill.
October 25, 2005... Kaijirushi has introduced "Ad Hoc Electric Salt & Pepper Mill" - a handy electric mill to grind salt & pepper. Made in Germany. Hold a bottle by one hand and push a switch on the top of the bottle by the thumb for a desired amount. One-hand...

World's Hottest Pepper Growing Kit.
October 25, 2005... World Flower Service has added "Brutus Growing Kit" to its range of grow - it - yourself products. Following on from the success of "Popeye" spinach, the company has released "Brutus" - claimed to be the world's hottest pepper. The kit...

Self-Adhesive Film.
October 25, 2005... Akiresu has launched "Lamitasu" - a reusable self-adhesive film to display photos, postcards, etc. Insert them between front and back films to protect them from water and dust. Sticks on refrigerator surface and glass. Photo Size (3 Sheets),...

Doughnut Shaped Cushion.
October 25, 2005... Kojitto* has launched "Urethane Ring Cushion" - a doughnut shaped relaxing cushion for sitting long hours. Easy to sit down and to stand up. Good size for sitting cross-legged. Size: 10.5cm (Height) x 40cm (Diameter). Contains 3-layer urethane...

Shoes Deodorant Spray.
October 25, 2005... Columbus, Shoe Cream and Shoe Product Maker, has released Shoes Deodorant Spray - 3-Step Deodorant Effect with "Powder Spray" Function: (1) Green Tea Extract Effect - a natural deodorizing agent that removes unpleasant odor and bacteria from...

High Quality Heating Insole.
October 25, 2005... Columbus, Shoe Cream and Shoe Product Maker, has released "Kyukan Onnetsu Insole" "Sweat Heat Absorption to Heating Insole") - a high quality heating insole in exchange of sweat heat absorption by Heat Exchange System", which has 3 Layer...

Size Fitter Insole.
October 25, 2005... Columbus, Shoe Cream and Shoe Product Maker, has released Size Fitter Insole" - a multi-functional insole for Size M: 22.5cm - 23.0cm, Size L: 23.5cm - 24.0cm, Size LL: 24.5cm - 25.0cm for ladies. Features: It supports unfitted shoes to be...

All Natural Liquid Laundry Detergent.
October 25, 2005... Nitoms, Home Adhesive Tape Top Maker, has launched Tennen Sentaku Sekken Ouchide ("Natural Laundry Detergent - Cleaning at Home") - a natural liquid detergent specializing in natural fabric-softening and cleaning agents from Tender Touch...

A4 Adhesive sheet series.
October 25, 2005... Nitoms, Home Product Maker, has launched A4 Adhesive sheet series - A4 Size (210mm x 297mm), Free Cut and Double Sided Adhesive Sheet. 5 items: (1) "Hagaseru Ryomen Sheet Kyouryoku Koteiyou A4" ("Removable Double Sided Strong Adhesive Sheet...

Handy Adhesive Cleaner (Korokoro).
October 25, 2005... Nitoms, Home Adhesive Tape Top Maker, has launched "Koro Koro (Roll Over) Smart" from "Koro Koro" Series - a new strong adhesive cleaner to catch dust and hair on clothes. Handy and convenient. 3 items: Main Body: Price: 246mm = Open (Suggested...

Super-Dimensional Mask for Pollen Protection.
October 25, 2005... Unicharm has launched "UNICHARM Super-Dimensional Mask for Pollen Protection" - A Little Bit Smaller Size than a line-up of UNICHARM. Super-Dimensional Mask for Cold. Features: Aimed at children, who are older than Grade school and Junior High...

New Colorful Paper Diaper for Baby Boy and Baby Girl.
October 25, 2005... Unicharm has released "Moony Man Active Boy" (Toy Story Prfnt from Woody, etc.) on blue and "Moony Man Cute Girl" (Disney Princess Print from White Snow, etc.) on pink. 6 variations of enduring Disney cartoon characters per pack. Features: (1)...

Dome Shaped Nail Clipper.
October 25, 2005... Haraku has launched "Tsume Omoi" ("Nail Idea") - a dome shaped nail clipper with emery board. Easy to use and to carry. Clip your nail by hand or keep it on the table or desk to clip nail without holding by hand. Special spring device to clip...

Sink Odour Reducing Set.
October 25, 2005... San Ei has released "Super Numeri Tori" a device designed to prevent the build up of odorous slime in sink drains consisting of a rubber ring that fits around the edge of the sink and a plastic ring impregnated with an antibacterial agent that...

Self-Generating Electric Light.
October 25, 2005... Idea International has launched "No Battery Light Dual Power" - a self-generating electric light by simply shaking a handle. Also works with battery. When Battery lacks power, change to "No Battery" Mode. Lights up for 5-8 minutes by shaking it...

Electric Light without Battery.
October 25, 2005... Shinshin Shokai has launched "Guruguru Pikapika (Turn Turn & Shine Shine)" - an electric light with hand-operated charges. No battery needed. Only 146g light body with 3 LED lights. Turning a handle for about 1 minute (120 rotation) lights up...

Soft Silicone Spoon.
October 25, 2005... Fine has launched "Snoopy Soft Spoon" - a spoon containing soft and flexible silicone materials. 2 spoons in one set. "Wide-Tip & Shallow Type": Helps people who cannot open mouth widely. Contains nylon core in silicone. "Thin-Tip & Deep...

Microwave Steam Sterilizing Container.
October 25, 2005... Chopra Kogyo has launched "Microwave Steam sterilizing Container" - a handy container to sterilize milk bottle, nipple and milker. Takes only 3 minutes for sterilization in microwave. Size: About 2-milk-bottle space. Safe because no drug is...

Renewed Washing Machine Cleaner.
October 25, 2005... Lion has launched "Sentakuso no Look" ("Washing Machine Cleaner") - a renewed washing machine cleaner, which contains a new improved formulation "Micro Remover", which cleans dirt, mold and mildew. Features: (1) High powered Micro Remover...

Anti-Static Spray and Water-Repellant Spray.
October 25, 2005... Lion has launched "Eleguard" - An anti-static spray for clothes. Features: (1) A quick spray takes away bothersome static, (2) Prevents static electricity in the car, (3) Quick-drying Type can spray on clothes that you are wearing and can use...

Renewed Super Laundry Bleach.
October 25, 2005... Lion has launched New Improved "Super Temanashi (Saving) Bright Laundry Bleach" - a new improved formulation containing "Powerful Remover", which removes the skin oils that lead to yellowing and grime and prevents dirt from re-adhering to...

Duck Plant Pot.
October 25, 2005... Noru Corporation has launched "Pukarin Ahiru Saibai Set 2" ("Floating Duck Plant & Pot Set 2") from the second line-up of popular Plant & Pot Series - a plant to grow on a back of "Duck" figure. "Duck" figure is made of polyvinyl chloride...

Handy Bag Pack.
October 25, 2005... Shiino Tsusho has launched "3.5 Liter Lunch Bag Pack" - a handy heatproof lunch bag pack with a name plate. Light and strong nylon material, polyethylene for heatproof and cooling agent are used. Handy for carrying lunchbox and drink. Divided...

Electric Kettle.
October 25, 2005... Group-Ceb Japan has launched "T-Fal Premodia" - an electric kettle to boil hot water. Contains 1.5 Liter but can boil a little water. For example, can use 140ml water (1 cup of coffee) and boil it in only 75 seconds. Thus, no need to keep hot...

Toilet Paper.
October 25, 2005... Kasuga Seishi has launched "Sutto Kyuusui" ("Smooth Absorption") - a toilet paper that is unique. It absorbs water superbly but does not stick to skin and does not tear off by water easily. 40% pulp blended with 60% super quality traditional...

Pressure Point Stimulating Foot Massager.
October 25, 2005... Tokyo based Sanpack has released "Cute Body" consisting of a pad fitted with 7 stainless steel balls designed to massage the soles of the feet. The 360 degree free turning balls set in an elastomer plastic base press on the various...

Portable Toilet for Natural Disaster.
October 25, 2005... Barrier Free Sizuoka has launched "Natural Disaster & Emergency One Poi Toilet" - a light compact portable toilet suitable for natural disaster and emergency. Olefin Resin Layer Sheets is used for toilet. Enables to use 3-4 days for 4 people....

Soft Rice Cooking Device.
October 25, 2005... Ebine has introduced "Manten Gohan" ("Perfect Rice Cooking") - a device shaped like a Japanese tea pot lid. 72 holes to help steam all rice evenly during a boiling period and to make soft delicious rice. 7cm diameter. Price: 1,260 yen.

Jig Saw from Ryobi.
October 25, 2005... Hiroshima based Ryobi has released 2 new easy-to-use jig saws specifically designed for the DIY (Do It Yourself) enthusiast. The cutting speed of the compact, light weight saw can be fully adjusted enabling it to cut both straight and...

3D Box Picture Frame.
October 25, 2005... Ladonna has released "Avanti art Collage Frame" a box type picture frame made from recycled rubber tree wood that enables 3D art work to be displayed. The front glass surface of the frame sits approximately 1.2cm away from the backing...

Intruder Marking Gun.
October 25, 2005... In response to the increasing amount of crime being perpetrated in Japan's larger cities, Tokyo based Wako Security has released "Marky" a pistol type gun that fires a paint ball containing a dye that marks the clothing of escaping intruders so...

Eye Shadow Chip Case.
October 25, 2005... Kai Jirushi has released "Eye Shadow Chip Case" a cute star or flower shaped case specially designed to hold eye shadow "chips" to prevent the different colours from becoming mixed. The star shaped case is capable of holding 5 chips while the...

Compact Portable Manual Generator.
October 25, 2005... Art Brain has launched "ResQ-Tai (Rescue Team)" - a compact portable hand-operated generator. 42mm x 23mm x 120mm (Height) x 120g (Weight). Generates by pulling an attached ring. By pulling the ring, the installed electric condenser inside...

Soft Recycled Toilet Tissue.
October 25, 2005... Marutomi Seishi has released "Ayasha" an extremely soft textured toilet tissue made from recycled milk cartons. The relatively rare triple ply paper improves absorbency reducing the amount required by up to 40%. Price: 30m x 12 rolls = 598 yen....

3D Nail Art.
October 25, 2005... Anekkusu Japan has released "3D Nail Seal" a range of brightly coloured 3D self adhering transfers for the fingernails. The raised plastic transfers have been made using a so-called "Graduation" printing technique which highlights the...

200 Degrees C Resistant Oven Mitts.
October 25, 2005... Okube Yoshokki Seisakujo has released "Silicone Oven Mittens" silicone oven mitts made of a silicone material capable of withstanding temperatures between 200 degrees C - -20 degrees C. The mitts feature an embossed pattern to improve grip...

Furniture Topple Prevention Kit.
October 25, 2005... Kagashiya has released "Tao-san" a kit designed to prevent tall pieces of furniture from toppling over during an earthquake. The device consisting of a stabilizing rod attached to the bottom front of the furniture slides out a maximum of...

Flower Design Toilet Paper.
October 25, 2005... Nepia has released "Japan No Bi Hana zukushi" 100% pulp 2-ply toilet tissue featuring small, cute printed flower design. The flowers represented in the designs are cherry, plum, morning glory and chrysanthemum - the 4 flowers most loved by the...

Italian Cleaning Set.
October 25, 2005... Tokyo based Nippon Gida Palm Kogyo has begun the marketing of "Interia Hoki Paletta" a brightly coloured brush and pan set featuring a unique yet elegant skirt design. The set consists of an 80cm wood handled broom a wide, soft bristles...

Designer Glass Range.
October 25, 2005... Crystal Daruku has released "High-ball Collection" a selection of high quality crystal high-ball glasses featuring an elegant raised circular band design around the outside designed to highlight the colour of the content. The selection of...

Insulated Pet Bottle Holder.
October 25, 2005... Tokyo Based T.I.G has released "PET Bottle Holder" an insulated PET bottle holder capable of accommodating 500ml bottles. The holder, suitable for maintaining the temperature of both hot and cold beverages, features a combined urethane and...

Coffee Dripper and Mug Set.
October 25, 2005... Toyo Ceramics has released "Joy Dripper" a dripper type coffee extraction set consisting of a ceramic dripper and a mug made from renown Saga Arita porcelain and an elegant metal holder. The holder suspends the porcelain dripper several...

Natural Food for Rabbit.
October 25, 2005... Marukan has launched "Usagi no Kenko shizenshoku" ("Healthy Natural Food for Rabbit") - a natural and health oriented Pet food. Mixed with Rabbit's favorite glasses. Fresh glass fibers help prevent rabbit's overgrown teeth and biting problems....

Pet Collection.
October 25, 2005... Logos Corporation has launched "Pet/Q Set House" from "Logos Pet Collection" Series - a pet house to assemble in 2 minutes. 4 Air Plans are made in accordance with weather to have pet breathe comfortably. 2 sizes. Also available in 31 other...

Delicate Dog Shampoo & Treatment Range.
October 25, 2005... Anna Tomaul has released "Pure Bau Shampoo/Treatment" formulated from 100% natural ingredients specifically for dogs with delicate skin. Free of artificial additives including preservatives, the shampoo contains 24 and the treatment 27...

Washable Pet Sheet.
October 25, 2005... Rainzu has released "Shee Sheet Flat" a washable, highly absorbent reusable sheet for lining dog litter baskets. The sheet consists of a polyester upper surface with a polyurethane film backing that rapidly absorbs urine whilst keeping the...

Adult Fragrance from Fitz Corporation.
October 25, 2005... Tokyo based Fitz Corporation in conjunction with a renown French perfumer has released "& Me Diamond Drop" a sensual, adult perfume that gradually changes from a "green" tone to a rose and jasmine fragrance before changing to a sexy musk. The...

In-Car Pollen Eliminator.
October 25, 2005... Oei Sangyo has released "Clean Nano" a compact air purifying device for use in cars that utilizes light catalyst technology to odour causing bacteria and hay fever inducing pollen. On contact with light, the titanium oxide "Active...

Vitamin C Gum Anti-Inflammatory Toothpaste.
October 25, 2005... Taisei Seiyaku has released "Dent Well Yakuyo VC Cool mint" a gum inflammation prevention toothpaste formulated with a specially developed type of vitamin C that breaks down rapidly in the mouth enabling it to fully penetrate into the gums. ...

Protein Product from Amway Japan.
October 25, 2005... Amway Japan has launched "Nutrilite Balance protein Mix " a protein product which contains powdered green tea which includes catechin and 9 kinds of essential amino acids, and has a powdered green tea flavor. It has a superior active oxygen...

Propolis Drink from Nu Skin Japan.
October 25, 2005... Nu Skin Japan has released "Propolls" a beverage which contains 4000mg of propolis from Brazil and "mozuku" (a kind of seaweed) extract. It includes vegetable flavonoid, minerals, vitamins and amino acid, and is useful for the improvement of...

Health Food from DHC.
October 25, 2005... DHC has released two health food products. "Alpha-Lipic Acid" is a tablet-form health food that contains l05mg of alpha-lipic acid per tablet and functions to make the body healthy from the inside and further helps beautify the skin. The...

Health Food from Kanebo Cosmetics.
October 25, 2005... Kanebo Cosmetics has launched "Kanebo Coenzyme Q10 30" a health food that cotains 30mg of coenzyme Q10 which expels active oxygen from the body per tablet, vitamins C and E, soybean isoflavone and collagen. The price is 12,000 yen per box of 30...

Long Lash Mascara.
October 25, 2005... Avance has released "Avance Super View Long Mascara" a light mascara containing different length lash elongating fibres to create the ideal "Doe eye" look. The sharply contoured ends of the brush are specially designed to catch and curl shorter...