The “oxygen” trend has surely peaked in Japan (Is hydrogen taking over?). CScout Japan spent the day at dual expos recently where we got to check out the latest goods being made for Japan’s aging society and for health in general. As opposed to what we saw last year, this year had an overabundance of what is (normally) a fairly abundant resource to begin with.
Of course, there are some innovations in the oxygen market that must be noted. Aromatherapy/oxygen bars have been in Tokyo for several years, but the recent move is for people to bring the experience into their homes.
The aroma set is standard fare these days, but the O2 Jet System from OxyBar Japan is a combination ambient light and oxygen producer. The maker told us that they’re producing it for homes and hospitals, but also for clubs so guests can grab a quick hit of O2 through the tubes.
For those of you who want to share the experience with another, or have a really sick dog, the O2 Doghouse will provide oxygen to your best friend in a custom “dog hospital”. You can even share the same generator as you relax together.
The Healing Dome from Nippon Relax is a combination oxygen/wet sauna/aromatherapy/light therapy dome that meant for home relaxation. We also saw several instant water oxygenizers that you spray into the cup before drinking. The most futuristic offering was the OxyFit system which is an oxygen-generating pack worn on the back and used for sports.
There were also MANY hyperbaric oxygen tanks on display from at least ten different companies. While previous models looked very medical, the latest offerings are going for style. The black IDEA 02 Science tank from Adrect has an internal phone, music system, and features a faux leather trim.
More into customizing? The Dream-Plus from Kawasaki can be customized in colors and with graphics. Aside from the pink model there was a “deep-sea” version completely covered in fish and coral.
Despite the large size of most these items, most makers insisted that they’re producing for consumers who want to put them in their homes. Perhaps it’s only people with massive abodes in Japan that can afford a hyperbaric oxygen tank, but the sheer number of choices available shows that they must be selling in some way.
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Ah, you all youngings… I remember that Tokyo had oxygen bars during the 1964 Olympics (Tokyo’s air pollution back then was nearly as bad as present day toxic-dump Beijing).
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I recently watched a program from Japan, where it depicted oxygen therapy on sale in supermarket in a can.Please tell me how to locate tjis product.
Many thanks.
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