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

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

CSales of top 30 Cosmetic Companies in 2004.
September 25, 2005... Shukan Shogyo, the leading Japanese cosmetic and toiletry journal publisher, has announced that the estimated total sales of the top 30 cosmetic companies in 2004 amounted to 1,512,442,900,000 yen on a shipment basis, down 1.1% over 2003. The...

Stora Enso Japan Sells Cardboard Case for CD/DVD.
September 25, 2005... Cardboard CD/DVD case Disc Box Slider sold by Sotra Enso Japan has drawn attention. The product is made from 100% cardboard and it is a slide type case that can hold two discs and a booklet. It is also slim and light. It does not open like...

Waseda University Professor and Others Develop Easy to Distinguish Package for I.V. Drip Infusion Fluid.
September 25, 2005... Waseda University professor Akinori Komatsubara, Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Dai Nippon Printing and Showa University have developed a new easy to distinguish clear and soft packages for I.V. drip infusion fluid. Medical institutions have pointed...

Koyo Chemical Launches Chitosan Sheets for Cosmetics.
September 25, 2005... Koyo Chemical has launched sponge type sheets that are made of high polymer chitosan extracted from shells of crabs. The company has already introduced a special production line for the product in its plant in Tottori Prefecture. The product is...

H.A.L. Develops Silk Material with Sponge-Like Structure.
September 25, 2005... H.A.L. and Professor Toru Nonami of Chukyo University have developed a silk material with a sponge-like structure with very fine pores. The material is manufactured from silk protein fibroin, and silk dextrin (cyclodextrin) is added to it...

Kose and Seed Develop New Nail Enamel Material.
September 25, 2005... Kose and Seed have jointly developed O2 Transfactor, a new nail enamel material that has vapor and oxygen permeability. Generally, nail enamels use nitro cellulose to form a film. Nitro cellulose can form strong, smooth and glossy films but it...

Research Group of Japan Science and Technology Agency Develops Secret Information Recording Paper.
September 25, 2005... A research group of Japan Science and Technology Agency has developed a secret information recording paper that can be used repeatedly. The recorded information can not be read visible rays, but when ultraviolet ray is shone on it, it becomes...

Kirin Brewery Develops Powder Coating Agent that Eliminates Desiccant.
September 25, 2005... Kirin Brewery has developed a technology to coat powder with a material derived from beer yeast. This coating does not easily let oxygen and moisture through so packaging of the seasoning etc. can be simplified and also there will be no need to...

Toppan Develops Skimming Prevention Paper to Protect Non-Contact IC Cards.
September 25, 2005... Toppan has developed a paper that prevents skimming from non-contact IC cards. Structure of the paper is a thin aluminum sheet sandwiched by paper. It cuts off electromagnetic waves from IC cards. Since non-contact IC cards can send and receive...

NEC, Unitika Raise Biodegradable Rate in Cell Phone.
September 25, 2005... NEC and Unitika have developed a cell phone case with plastic that is 90% biodegradable but durable enough for real-life use. The biodegradable is combined with kenaf fibers to make the case more heat-tolerant and treated with a softening agent...

Riken Vitamin develops clear biodegradable resin film.
September 25, 2005... Riken Vitamin has developed clear and soft biodegradable resin film. When a plasticizer is added to poly lactic acid that is made from corn, etc. to make a film, it becomes cloudy. So the company has developed a new technology to keep it clear...

Oxygen Removing Agent and Oxygen Sensor Agent from Powder Tech.
September 25, 2005... Powder Tech sells oxygen removing agent Wonder Keep and oxygen sensor agent Wonder Sensor and also sells the combination of two CLP. CLP has been selling well and growing fast (more than 10 % increase.) The company has developed Wonder Keep in...

Biodegradable Rice Shockabsorbent Material.
September 25, 2005... Electrical wiring and specialist electrical component retailer Tokuden Prosel has announced the development of "Bacooh" an environmentally friendly, 100% biodegradable shock absorbent material made primarily from a rice wine by-product. ...

Long lasting Advertising Board Film.
September 25, 2005... Rintech has announced the development of a highly durable, long lasting film for coating outdoor hoardings and signs, etc that helps prevent lettering colour fade and provides protection against the elements for up to 5 years (3 years for bus...

Environmentally Friendly Adhesive.
September 25, 2005... Unichika has announced the development of "Arobesu" an environmentally friendly water based adhesive that does not contain toluene or similar solvents present in conventional organic adhesives. The adhesive will be marketed towards food product...

Biodegradeable Plastic Film Envelopes.
September 25, 2005... Osaka based Challenge Fibe has announced the release of "Seibunkai Futo" a range of 40 micron thick environmentally friendly biodegradable plastic envelopes. The envelopes are similar in everyway to conventional plastic envelopes and can...

Soko Jido's CS Model a Simple Packing Solution.
September 25, 2005... Soko Jido proudly markets its CS model, a series of machine for packing small items like pills in containers. The machine uses a vibrator to align the product and fill it to the container. It comes in three versions, one especially for small...

Yamamasu Denki Seitou develops pollutant-decomposing Ceramic Balls.
September 25, 2005... Yamamasu Denki Seitou and Aichi Industrial Technology Institute have developed Ceramic Balls, a lightweight spherical ceramic that is coated with photocatalyst and can float. To produce them, the center of the balls is filled with materials...

Cockroach Bait.
September 25, 2005... Osaka based Nakagawa Sangyo has released "Max Force Gel K" a gel like cockroach bait and applicator set. The tubes of the odourless gel are first inserted into the gun-like applicator. Each pull of the trigger releases a rice grain size of...

Food Waste Processor.
September 25, 2005... Sanden has released "Rekuru Mini" a 200V food waste processor that uses microwaves to rapidly dehydrate and compact messy kitchen refuse. The compact device measuring W: 527mm x D: 658mm x H: 755mm, Weight: 67kg rapidly dries the kitchen...

Ceramic Water Filter.
September 25, 2005... Okuda Chuzaemon Muro has released "Hyaku Nen No Shizuku" a table top barrel-like ceramic drinking water purification device featuring the famous "Shigara" glaze finish. The barrel like filter with spigot attached to the base sits atop a 4...

Muscle Mass Measuring Scale.
September 25, 2005... Kyoto based Omron Health Care has released "Karada Scan Control HBF - 395" a set of bathroom scales able to measure both fat content and muscle mass. The device sends a minute electronic pulse through the body via the soles of the feet and...

Live Fish Carry Case.
September 25, 2005... Biken has begun the marketing of "Ikasu" a cooler box designed to enable fishermen to carry their catch home live. Made from a sturdy, durable plastic, the multi layered insulated box features an integrated air pump that feeds fresh air...

Healthy Leafy Vegetable Juicer from Zenken.
September 25, 2005... Tokyo based Zenken has released "Vegeful" a unique juicer that uses a plastic screw device instead of a blade to juice leafy vegetables without the loss of the essential vitamins and other nutrients which typically occurs when vegetables are...

Emergency Kit.
September 25, 2005... Hokusei has released an 11 item emergency kit under the name "Tsuge Special Survival Gear Type 1" designed by an adventurer with Green Beret experience. Contained in an easy to carry rugby ball shaped fire retardant pouch, the kit contains...

High Pressure Steam Cleaner.
September 25, 2005... Nagoya based Olkroman Marketing has released "Shark Steam Cleaner" a light weight (2.8kg) high temperature high pressure steam cleaner capable of lifting the most stubborn of stains and grime. The device a concentrated stream of 120 degree...

Bowl Style Plastic Lunch Box.
September 25, 2005... Osaka based OSK has released "Lunch De Don" a durable plastic lunch box in the form of a traditional Japanese porcelain bowl used for eating "Donburi" dishes usually consisting of a variety of cooked vegetables or meats over a bed of rice or...

Logo Colour Changing Mugs.
September 25, 2005... Sabu Hiromori has released "Change Colour Mug" a ranges of semi porcelain mugs and coffee cups where the colour of words such as "Coffee", "Tea" or "Milk" printed on the side of the cups changes when the temperature exceeds 60 degrees Celsius....

Soft Rain Shower Nozzle.
September 25, 2005... Hands Gloe Japan has recently begun the marketing of "Rain Dance S 150 Air Hand Shower" a shower head with wall mounting that adds air to the water to "soften" the feel of the water. The added air has the effect of expanding the surface area of...

Side Mirror for Hair Colouring.
September 25, 2005... Yamamura has released "Hair Colour Mirror" a 3 surface free standing mirror designed to help with home hair coloring that enables the user to see both the top and sides of the head simultaneously without needing to move the head. Both...

Earthquake Mat.
September 25, 2005... Osaka based Sekisei has released "Jishin Manman" a 5mm thick rubber mat specially designed to prevent office furniture from toppling over during earthquakes. Made from a durable yet highly flexible urethane elastomer with both solid and...

Soil Sampling Kit.
September 25, 2005... MKV Pra-Tech has released "Midori Kun" an easy to use soil sampling kit that enables accurate sampling of the soil condition to be carried out in the home. Soil is first added to the plastic container provided and dissolved in purified...

Polarized Lens Sunglasses.
September 25, 2005... Mitani Optical has released "DNA 2005 Nen New Model" stylish sunglasses featuring polarized lenses to reduce glare and the latest optics technology to minimize eyestrain and enable the glasses to be worn for long periods. To reduce...

Glitter Skin Spray.
September 25, 2005... Tokyo based Smart Vision has announced the release of "Air Jewellery" a glitter spray suitable for both skin and hair. Unlike conventional gel or powder type products which tend to leave a sticky residue, the delicate citrus scented alcohol...

Concertina Tupperware.
September 25, 2005... Tokyo based Nippon Tupperware has begun the marketing of "Go Flex" a range of plastic food containers featuring a concertina type design that can be expanded out from a fully contracted 2cm to a depth of 8cm (950ml) in 5 stages. The US...

Vacuum Cleaner Accessory.
September 25, 2005... Azuma Kogyo has launched "Pen-saki Supi" ("Fountain Pen-Point Soopie") - a vacuum cleaner attachment to nozzle to clean corner and small spaces. This is a housewife's invention. It is made of poripuropiren and boar material. Attach to vacuum...

Colour Pager Enlarger for Visually Impared.
September 25, 2005... Tokyo based Naitsu has released "VS - 5000 LCD" a compact page enlarging device that produces an enlarged, high resolution image (1,024 x 768 bit) on a 15 inch (38cm) LCD screen. The book is simply placed onto the device open on the page to...

Small Sized Cool Pillow.
September 25, 2005... Cosit has introduced a small sized cool pillow from "Thermo Cool" Series. Has a cooling capacity itself and no need to cool it in refrigerator. At 31 degree C. a solid content changes to a liquid when it touches skin. Cools down to fit an...

Strong Adhesive Tape.
September 25, 2005... Tombo Enpitsu has introduced "Pit Tape-U Strong Adhesive Tape" - a strong adhesive type tape glue. Adhesive power is 1.3 stronger than the previous product and the strongest tape glue. No wrinkle on paper and no tape appearance on surface...

Refrigerator Deodorizer.
September 25, 2005... Uyeki has introduced "Konai no Orange" ("Orange in Box") - a cute Orange Character Refrigerator Deodorizer. Active ingredients: Natural Orange Oil, Grape Fruit Extract, Persimmon Catechin. Deodorizes smell of pickles and fishes in a large...

Succor Ball Cooler.
September 25, 2005... Kokusai Boeki Kansai has introduced "Chili Ball" - a succor ball cooler. Contains 5 cans (350ml). Cool in summer and warm in winter. One push button for cool and warm. Front lamp shows signs of "on", "off", "cool" and "warm". Compatible for...

Magic Neck Warmer.
September 25, 2005... Cariena has introduced "Magic Sleeves" - a neck warmer to use all year around. Thin and smooth touch using "Toray Trinty" (80% Nylon and 20% polyurethane). Cylindrical. Size: 40cm x 23cm in flat. Wear as a neck warmer for outdoor activities and...

Titanium Light Catalyst Deodorising Spray.
September 25, 2005... Tokokizai has released "Chitan No Chikara" an antibacterial and deodorising spray that utilizes the catalytic effect produced by titanium oxide coupled with the antibacterial powers of silver ions. The product can safely be sprayed onto...

Renewed Natural Perfume.
September 25, 2005... Palmtree has launched "Pasha!" - a renewed natural perfume of fresh grapefruit scent. Juicier and fresher than before! Natural and light grapefruit scent is popular among Japanese women and suitable to them. Easy to use spray type. Spray inside...

Bicarbonate Sodium Multi-Function.
September 25, 2005... Nakamura Shokuhin Sangyo has launched "Jyuso no Susume" ("Bicarbonate Sodium Multi-Function") - a highly pure bicarbonate sodium for various use. Use as harshness, baking powder, dishwashing powder, refrigerator deodorizer, bath additives,...

Deodorant Powder Spray.
September 25, 2005... Shiseido has launched "Ag-Plus" - a powder spray that deodorizes smell of sweat. High quality scent with silver sterilizing power. 3 scents: Soap, grapefruit and green apple. Spray it under armpits, and silver sterilizing power deodorizes....

Good Night Sleep Aroma Sheet.
September 25, 2005... Re-Trust Japan has launched "Yuminyoku Oyasumi Aroma" ("Good Night Sleep Aroma Sheet") - a non-woven sheet to put into pillow case for good night sleep. A natural lavender oil in capsule diffuses and creates a comfortable feeling with lavender...

Containers for Microwave.
September 25, 2005... Morii has introduced "Chikutan Yoki 4 Ten Set" ("Bamboo Charcoal Container - 4 items in Set") - a set that is compatible to microwave use. Contains bamboo charcoal that deodorizes and preserves food tasty. 4 items in set: (1) "Gohanyo (Rice)...

Mini Ice Coffee Pot.
September 25, 2005... Hario Glass has introduced "Mizudash (Water) Coffee Pot Mini" - a mini ice coffee pot to make and keep ice coffee made of coffee powder. Contains 700ml, a half of the previous 1,200ml pot and makes 600ml for 5 people. Heat-proof. Mesh strainer....

Double Sided Brush to Remove Pore Dirt.
September 25, 2005... Kawanishi Shoji has launched "Takino Brush Ryomen Type" ("Multi-Function Brush Double Sided Type") from "Silicone Gum Wash & Massage Brush Series" - a multi-function double sided type. Slim side brush for body and fat side brush for massage....

Razor Blade.
September 25, 2005... Schick Japan has launched "Schick Quattro 4 Midnight" - a renewed and improved 4 - blade razor replacement for deep and easy shaving. This shaves hair deeper and more hair at once. Much easier to handle than before. Soft rubber material and new...

Thermometer checks Body Temperature in a Second.
September 25, 2005... Spectrum has launched "Deko Pi Pi" ("Forehead Pi Pi") - a multi-function ultra red ray thermometer in a scale of 20 - 24.2 degree C. Checks a body temperature touching forehead in a second. Also,temperature of a powder milk, baby food, hot...

Towel for Pimply Skin.
September 25, 2005... Shanty has introduced "Marina Marine Pore Care & EPI Towel" - a towel to take care of pimply skin and downy hair on back. One side is 100% natural silk for removing dirt in pores and the other side is a fiber as small as 1/100 of hair for...

Craft Work Adhesive.
September 25, 2005... Tamiya has released "Tamiya Craft Bond" an adhesive specifically formulated for craft and hobby work. Suitable for all types of craft work including model making, wood work and for use on fabrics, the adhesive forms a durable yet highly...

Refrigerator Door Size Brita Water Filter Jug.
September 25, 2005... CBiC has recently released "Brita Liquelli" a water jug designed specifically for the Japanese market with replaceable cartridge filters designed to fit conveniently into the door pocket of most conventional Japanese refrigerators. A liquid...

Procter & Gamble Japan Releasing New Type Deodorizing Aromatic Product.
September 25, 2005... Procter & Gamble Japan will release a new deodorizing aromatic product, Oki-gata Febreeze. According to the company's survey, 60% of consumers are not satisfied with deodorizing aromatic products, either because they do not have enough...

Proctor & Gamble Japan Releases New Fragrance of Deodorizing Fabric Softener.
September 25, 2005... Proctor & Gamble Japan has released a new fragrance for deodorant fabric softener Lenor. The new item is Lenor Relax Aroma (720 ml bottle, refill 540 ml). Consumers are looking for softness and fragrance as the basic needs for fabric softener...

Absorbent Cloth.
September 25, 2005... Toray has introduced "Tekari Sarasara" ("Oily Shine Absorbent") - a handkerchief type absorbent cloth. A fiber as small as 1/1600 of hair is used. Absorbs sweat and sebum causing makeup smudges on makeup foundation. The cloth feels soft silk....

Shoe Fitter.
September 25, 2005... Columbus, Shoe Cream and Shoe Product Maker, has released "Shoe Fitter Kakato (Heel) Support" - a transparent U-shaped shoe supporter for safe and secure walk on sandal, mules and pumps. Highly transparent styrene-based elastomer "Premium Clear...

Nipro Air Purifier Disinfects with Enzyme Filter.
September 25, 2005... Nipro has released the Kuki Jokaki air purifier, model NS-457. The product has a filter containing enzymes that kill germs, eumycetes and viruses. The filter uses enzyme filtration paper developed by Nikki-Universal. It also has a washable...

Irisohyama, Sharp Develop Air Purifier for Pets.
September 25, 2005... Collaborating with Sharp, Irisohyama has developed two types of air purifier products for households with pets. The product can deodorize many times faster than existing Sharp air purifiers. The FU-450CX is for a maximum area of 35 square...

New Dry Dog Food for Back and Joint Pains.
September 25, 2005... UNICHARM Pet Care has released "UNICHARM Pet Care Supplement" - dog's health supplement food for everyday living. Features: Contains dog's favorite pork flavor to maintain good health with superb taste and has 3 different selective Granule...

New Tasty and Healthy Cat Food.
September 25, 2005... UNICHARM Pet Care has released "Aiken Genki Gin no sara" ("Dog is Fine! Silver Spoon") - a superb gourmet dog food. Features: (1) 2 Flavors: Granules of Beef, Fish and Green/Yellow Vegetables and Granules of Beef, White Fish and Green/Yellow...

New Tasty and Healthy Cat Food.
September 25, 2005... UNICHARM Pet Care has released "Neko Genki Gin no supun" ("Cat is Fine! Silver Spoon") - a superb gourmet cat food. Features: (1) Superb taste and flavor, (2) Highly effective cat's hair ball removal function (3) Nutritious balance for everyday...

Pet's Wet Food - Pouch Type.
September 25, 2005... UNICHARM Pet Care has released "Aiken Genki- Pouch 11-Sai Ijyo You" ("Dog Is Fine! Pouch Over 11-Year Old Use") - a Pouch Type Wet Food for dog over 11-year old. Features: High quality chunky meat mixed with tasty meat source, (2) Mixed with...

Dry Cat Food.
September 25, 2005... Nisshin Pet Food has launched "Carat Itsutsu no Aji 7 Sai Kara no Kedama Care" ("Carat: 5 Tastes Hair Ball Care from Age 7") - a dry cat food for strengthening cat's health from age 7. Added 2 kinds of food fibers: Amino acid and multi-Vitamins...

Nutritionally Balanced Pet Food Ordering System.
September 25, 2005... Tokyo based Nisshin Pet Food has released "Multi Balanced Dog Food" a range of nutritionally balanced dry type dog food products that are specially ordered over the phone. After listening to a description of the animal including age,...

Dry Pet Food.
September 25, 2005... Inaba Pet Food has introduced "Nyuto to Okara no Dry Food" ("Soy Milk and Soy Bran Dry Food") - a granule dry pet food made of soy milk and soy bran that is gentle to stomach. Soy milk has rich soy protein and isoflavone to build strong bones...

Coenzyme Q10 Pet Drink.
September 25, 2005... Osaka based Doggy Springs Japan has released "Vitamin Dog Water" a nutritionally enhanced drinking water for dogs containing the coenzyme Q-10. In addition to a balanced supply of 10 different vitamins, the water also contains coenzyme...

Organic Eucalyptus Oil Dog Shampoo.
September 25, 2005... Tokyo based An Corporation has released "Wan-Chan No Eucalyptus Shampoo" an artificial additive free dog shampoo with a gentle weak acid formulation and containing organic eucalyptus and natural palm oils. The shampoo quickly produces a...

New Super Deodorant Sheet for Pet.
September 25, 2005... UNICHARM Pet Care has released "Unicharm Pet Care Super Deodorant Sheet" - a renewal of upgraded "Super Deodorant Sheet" for pet. Features: (1) Instant absorbent and no leak on the edge, (2) Leave no bad smell in room with a soap scent and (3)...

Deodorant Dry Sand Toilet For Pet Care.
September 25, 2005... UNICHARM Pet Care has released "UNICHARM PET CARE: 1-Shukan Shoshu & Koukin Deotoilet" ("UNICHARM PET CARE: 1-Week Deodorant and Disinfectant Deotoilet") - a new Refill Big Pack for cat's dry sand toilet that can last for a week without bad...

Cool Aluminum for Pet.
September 25, 2005... Jex has launched "Hinyari Pet Shape Aluminum" ("Cool Aluminum Pet Shape") - a cool aluminum to protect pet from heat. Dog, cat and rabbit shapes. Place it under pet for cooling function. Aluminum's natural radiation effect makes cool and...

Unisex Fragrance.
September 25, 2005... Tokyo based Amaze You Planning has released "Lion Heart Bels Beech" a fragrance designed to be used by both men and women that changes from a light fruity tone to a deep musk with time. The light lime and grapefruit fragrance when first...

Easy Fit Film Aerial.
September 25, 2005... Harada Kogyo has released "Pal Use Z" a film sheet type TV aerial for use on cars. The film is simply applied to both the left and right sides of the windscreen. When the protective film is peeled off only the aerial in the form of ultra...

Solar Led Light Ashtray.
September 25, 2005... Yakku has released "Solar Can" a solar powered ashtray that lights up at night enabling smokers to see exactly where they are flicking their ash. Made of stainless steel, the can shaped ash tray simply fits to the air vent in the dash...

New Additions to G-Zox Car Maintenance Range.
September 25, 2005... Soft 99 Corporation has announced the addition of 6 new items to its popular "G-Zox" car maintenance product range. Products include:"Coolant Hojueki" - A liquid added to the radiator water that keeps the radiator operating in optimum...

Waste Basket for Car.
September 25, 2005... Seiwa has launched "Swing Dust Box" - a compact waste basket for use in car. A lid swings left and right to make it easy to through wastes. Take off a lid for a large object. Polypropylene is used. Sit still by a weight in bottom. Size: 19cm...

Bath Additives.
September 25, 2005... Tsumura has launched "Cool Bath Clean" - a cool type bath additives that is best for hot and sweat season. 3 scents: Cool "Mint - Orange Scent", Refreshing "Peppermint Scent" and Skin Care Type with seaweed extract "Fresh Floral Scent"....

Body Soap.
September 25, 2005... Gyunyu Sekken has introduced "Milky Body Soap Bouncia" - a body soap that creates rich lather and delicate foam to clean an entire body. Wash gently as you massage, and cleans old horniness and pores and brings a smooth natural skin....

Moroccan Cake Soap.
September 25, 2005... Naiad has launched "Argan Soap" - a hand-made cake soap using Moroccan rare vegetable oil taken from a seed of argan tree grown in South West Morocco. Rich in Vitamin E and called "Oil for growing young" by natives. Combines Coconut oil and...

Rich Lather Soap.
September 25, 2005... Saraya has introduced "Arau (Wash) Foam Hand Soap" from "No Additives Arau (Wash) Series" - a rich foam hand soap for naturalists. Contains highly refined vegetable soap agent. Unscent. Colorless. No preservatives. Cleans hand thoroughly with...

Easy to Carry Sheet Soap.
September 25, 2005... Frontier has launched "Awa Awa Sekken Sheet" ("Faom Foam Soap Sheet") - a portable rich lather soap sheet. Liquid soap is soaked in non-woven cloth. Richer lather and more refreshing finish than paper sheet. Fresh and cool rose scent. Easy to...

Solar Powered Electron Emitting Electric Toothbrush.
September 25, 2005... Osaka based Shiken has released "Solar Day 3" a high-tech electric toothbrush powered by a small solar panel integrated into the oxidised titanium handle. Both the solar panel and the semiconductors in the toothbrush emit electrons that...