“Pure Select® Mayonnaise” Fresh Keep Bottle

• Ajinomoto Co.,Inc.
• Shirouma Science Co.,Ltd.
• Fuji Seal, Inc.
• Rengo Co., Ltd.

“Pure Select® Mayonnaise” Fresh Keep Bottle is the mayonnaise product that prevents oxygen from flowing into the bottle during use by the effect of the check valve contained in the cap. In this way, Customers enjoy the taste of fresh mayonnaise anytime from start to end.
The design of the bottle is stylish with white and gold as the base color. It is easy to find at the store and creates a fun dining table.The outer box is a shelf-ready-packaging that can be unpacked in 2 actions and can be displayed immediately at the store.

Kurian Kurikinton Sleeve

• Kibun Foods Inc.
• Morikamihanbai Co.,Ltd.

This packaging sleeve has been developed for the tray of kurikinton, a dish made from sweet chestnuts in “osechi” cuisine, which are special New Year’s dishes. The bottom of the four corners has notches to lock the tray when it is inserted for assembling. A chestnut-shaped window enables showing the contents after attaching the sleeve. In addition, uncoated cardboard on the back is chestnut-colored to resemble the contents, the gold foil is pressed and debossing depressed from the original surface is processed along the window to feature luxury, designability and advertising effectiveness.

LASER ENGRAVED TAB (Georgia Lucky tab)

• Toyo Seikan Co.,Ltd.
• Coca-Cola Tokyo R&D Co., Ltd.

To add new value to beverage can lids, laser engraving technology on the front and reverse side surface of lid tabs has been improved. Combining color tabs and laser engraving enables high defined, two-sided and variable decoration, and also the lid with this tab is applicable for retort products. Engraving the surface to appeal to consumers with advertising campaigns helps enhance the eye-catching feature and engraving the inner surface with the campaign code and the designated design provides entertainment when consumers open it. Moreover, adding information directly to the lid tab to eliminate the campaign stickers features environmental friendliness.

The Adoption of Bio-Polyethylene Bottle Derived from Sugarcane and the Reduction of CO₂ Emission

• Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

In general, pharmaceutical products must guarantee the quality for three years following the strict requirements. Namely, during this period, the packaged pharmaceutical content may not change or deteriorate in addition to maintaining the quality of the bottle itself, and impure substances may not contaminate the contents either. Considering those points, the bottle material has been improved from petroleum-derived polyethylene to over 90 percent plant-derived polyethylene made of sugar cane. The developed bottle will offer circulation where sugar cane absorbs the carbon emitted when bioplastics are disposed of. As a result, carbon dioxide emissions into the air are expected to reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 70 percent compared to conventional petroleum-derived products.

Highly Airtight Cool Box with Convenience

• Japanpack Co.,Ltd.

A highly airtight cool box to transport vaccines with foldability and recyclability. By assembling two boxes, one large and one small to create an air space, the contents can be kept cold by the chilled air coming down from the upper part where cold packs are set during transportation. To remove the contents, the lid can be easily unlocked with a single push. The packaging consists of our original corrugated board laminated with an aluminum foil film and foamed sheet to provide excellent thermal insulation performance, convenience and recyclability.

Digital Printed Spout Pouch

• FUKUSHIMA PRINTING INDUSTRIES CO.,LTD
• Yamato Material Co.,Ltd.

A package for perm solution targeting hair salons. Thanks to the digital printing applied to the pouch, multi-product small-lot production responding to the required amount has been realized. The adhesive used for the package is carefully selected for the contents; films and material composition are also considered to ensure the content resistance of the ink and the construction is improved to add a spout. Multi-product small-lot production has enabled reducing the packaging material waste to provide eco-friendly flexible packages.

LUX Luminique Sachet

• Unilever Japan
• Toppan Inc.

PET based monomaterial package was developed through various quality verification tests including contents aptitude test. This was aimed to improve the recycling efficiency by laminating PET based GL BARRIER® together with PET sealant. CO₂ emission was reduced by approximately 25% compared to conventional products made with aluminum film. In addition, aroma transfer, package weight, components adsorption were reduced with the help of excellent performance of GL BARRIER®.

Super Tightly Rock

• Daio Package Corporation

There are many methods to close the bottoms of cardboard boxes without using tape; however, the bottoms could fall out under large loads or loads biased to the center. Therefore, by developing the corrugated box with flaps like the overlapping type, the strength to bear the load and keep it in the box has been improved drastically, adding enhanced workability as well as simple and durable closing while having a flat and smooth bottom.

Redesigned Under-Tray of Washing Machine: Curve Shaped Edges by Circular Cutting

• Hitachi Transport System, Ltd.

The corrugated tray of the washing machine packaging is also used as a carriage tray in the production process, which raises the issue of deformation and limited workability. Therefore, the conventional square-shaped assembly of the tray has been replaced with a standing assembly using ruled lines which are curved and arced (large R) to reduce the bending. In addition, the AF corrugated cardboard used has been replaced with BF, which has reduced the working process and material cost by 20 percent and the material waste by 25 percent.

Assembly Packaging for Ink Ribbon-cassettes

• Takazono Corporation.
• TANAX.Inc.

A newly innovated package to encourage the reuse of collected ink ribbon-cassettes and core pipes which are generally disposed of after use. To improve palletize-ability and pressure-resistance strength, the package has been improved by developing the partitions to have high compression strength without damaging the contents and to ensure the required stacking number of the boxes. In addition, the partitions for the core pipes are carefully designed to minimize wasted space and to hold them in the tray, even when only a few core pipes are contained.

Paper Based Pouch for Natural Lawson Snacks

• Lawson, Inc.
• Mitsubishi Corporation Packaging Ltd.

To promote that Lawson, Inc. is using eco-friendly materials for packaging, we have focused on paper materials and developed paper composite primary packaging for snack pouches. This reclosable handy pouch with a zipper is composed mainly of paper and designed with a paper mark for recycling although plastics are added to ensure moisture resistance, barrier properties and sealing properties that paper alone cannot provide.

Biore UV Aqua Rich Light Up Essence

• Kao Corporation
• Fuji Seal, Inc.
• Yoshino Kogyosho Co.,Ltd.

A hinge cap for UV protection products that can be easily opened and closed with one hand when used outside the home. The hinge design opens and closes sideways to avoid contacting the skin when the content is directly applied to the arm. In addition, to prevent liquid leakage from insufficient closing, the cap opens and closes with a clicking sound. The secondary paper-made package has a film-free window for environmental friendliness. The window area is big enough to show the entire surface of the product while the main body is tightly fixed even with the film-free open window.

Stand Up Paper Pouch for SEKKISEI CLEAR WELLNESS

• KOSÉ Corporation
• Toppan Inc.

The SEKKISEI, a brand of KOSE, is actively contributing the actions for sustainable packaging. Heat sealing varnish was applied on to the paper, which enables stand up pouch with 100% paper material. Since the plastic usage is zero, the CO₂ emissions during packaging manufacturing can be reduced by approximately 28%

A Cosmetic Container Made of a Biodegradable Material in the Sea, “SHISEIDO AquaGel Lip Palette”

• SHISEIDO CO.,LTD.
• YOSHIDA COSMEWORKS Co.,Ltd.
• KANEKA CORPORATION

A lip pallet made from the marine biodegradable material, Kaneka biodegradable polymer Green Planet™ (PHBH), which is used for cosmetic containers for the first time in the world. The material is biodegradable in the sea and soil; however, in a usage environment, the product can be utilized safely thanks to the design focusing on function and quality. The outer case made of FSC certified paper has printing on both front and back to reduce the paper used. In addition, a sliding and portable lip brush is attached; thus, this easy-to-carry and reusable packaging provides both usability and sustainability.

Sustainable Packaging with Eco-friendly Material and Microflute

• I-ne Co., Ltd.

A package for seasonal gift sets of shampoo and conditioner bottles. Except for the biomass plastic bottles, all the materials are plastic-free to appeal with sustainability using the eco-friendly “SMARTPAPIER®”material. The natural design and texture produced with sesame seed skin, combined with the product’s “botanical” contents, enhances the shelf impact at the store. In addition, “microflute”, the ultra-thin decorative cardboard with strength, enables the safe transport of set products weighing about one kilogram with a minimum amount of paper and a carryng hole on the back.

Flexible Gift Box: “Ideas are Unlimited”

• YOMEISHU SEIZO CO.,LTD.
• Kawahara shiki CO.,LTD.

A unique gift box available for various contents with flexibility. While maintaining the decorability, protectability and fixability of the contents, the design can be modified, the size can be arranged and the parts can be cut. In addition, increased strength has enabled using the box as an outer package for shipping such as home delivery to meet the demand, eliminating the outer package.

EMPTY CONTAINER COLLECTION BOX

• Kawakmi Sangyo Co.,Ltd.
• TerraCycle Japan

TerraCycle and AEON Co., Ltd. run “the Glam Beautique Recycling Program” in collaboration with Kosé, Shiseido, Nihon L’Oréal and P&G, four major cosmetic and daily necessity companies. The collection box produced by Kawakami Sangyo Co., Ltd. is made of plastic “Plapearl” for durability and recyclability after use. “Plapearl” is lightweight and foldable for reduced transportation costs and includes more than 70 percent recycled materials, promoting sustainability in line with the purpose of the program.

Molded Pulp Packaging for High-grade Car Navigation System

• Automotive Company, Panasonic Corporation
• Dynapac Co.,Ltd

The conventional 100 percent corrugated board packaging consisting of six parts required assembly time. In addition, the packaging size was large because the contents were placed in the use direction. To reduce the packaging parts and assembly time, molded pulp has been used. The packaging size has been reduced by placing the contents vertically in the box and only two parts, an individual box and molded pulp, are now required.

DUAL COSMO PACK

• KANAE CO.,LTD.

A flexible package which can mix two different liquids of cosmetics or skin care products just before applying the contents. When torn open, the two liquids in separate package compartments are discharged and mixed at the same time. The package inside is divided into two compartments by the aluminum-laminated film so that the liquids in both compartments can be kept fresh without affecting each other.

Inter Dental Brush

• Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Corresponding to the expanding interdental cleaning tool market, an easy-to-use 120° curved rubber interdental brush for molars has been developed. The product has a hole in the handle to allow users to hold it firmly and the XXS size tip to be inserted easily in narrow spaces. The resin used has been reduced by 60 percent compared to the conventional product. The outer package can be separated to be used as a carrying case.

Mushiyoke “Mamori-ne”

• Earth Corporation
• Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

A newly innovated plate-type portable insect repellent without requiring batteries that can quickly be turned on and off by simply sliding the package. A wide range of users from children to the elderly can easily use it thanks to the excellent operability. Being compact with a hook, this product can be hung on bags and carried around, creating new opportunities for usage.

Stackable Paperboard Multipack Package for Bottle Cans

• Kirin Holdings Company, Limited
• NIPPON TOKAN PACKAGE CO., LTD.

The packaging for wide-mouthed cans has been exclusively designed to obtain retainability for stacked displays. The double folding structure enables holding the cans firmly even when stacked because the protrusions created along the holes overlap alternately when assembled and give strength for holding. The packaging, which includes three cans, keeps the printing on the body visible for seeing the flavor even when stacked in a store refrigerator. The packaging can be quickly attached to the cans whenever required in the store. The cross-sectional shape of the grip is trapezoidal for easy holding and carrying.

“Machi-chuka” seasoning in-shelf display box

• S&B Foods Inc.

The newly developed packaging for “Machi-chuka” brands, Chinese multi-purpose seasonings, to be displayed on the same shelf at stores targets enhanced shelf impact, product awareness and sales. On the top shelf, box products for main dishes are displayed and seasonings in pouches are hung with hooks above the boxes to use the space. In addition, providing exclusive price holders and POP can increase the shelf impact and convey that the consumers can easily create famous restaurant dishes.

Compact and Promotive Hanging-type Shelf Ready Packaging

• KINKANDO CO., LTD.
• Crown Package Co., Ltd.

To raise awareness of the new product, we have developed a two-tone color fixture which can be displayed along with the conventional fixtures. By using the “BARITT-BOX®”, which serves as an inner and outer box as well, display procedures at the store have been reduced. The shape of the packaging is designed to ensure that the exposure of the product is as wide as possible. The fixtures can be connected and hung together in addition to being used as a single standing or hanging one. The partitions with slits enable fixing the products with the minimum contact area and enhancing workability while keeping the product visible at the store.

Returnable Container with Sustainability ～Wooden Box for Tea Leaves Reborn in Reiwa Era～

• KOBASHI Co.,Ltd.

The traditional Japanese tea chest is a reusable durable wooden box that is highly moisture proof by covering the inside of the box with galvanized iron sheeting and soldering the gaps. The chest is widely used for food in addition to tea; however, due to the aging craftspeople, an adequate supply of the chests is not ensured. This recyclable corrugated box with a PET sheet as an inner liner has been developed as a substitute for the tea chest with improved handleability due to the weight reduced by over 50 percent.

Connected Corrugated Box with Easy Separation and No Divided Pieces of Paper

• TOMOKU CO.,LTD.
• Meiji Co.,Ltd.

We have developed connected small collective corrugated boxes without generating paper fragments during the operation due to improving separability and reducing work time. Having perforations on the lid, the boxes can be separated by simply twisting and pulling. The rectilinear perforations enable easy separation without wasting paper and reduce work time to less than one third.

Compact Storage Box with Integrated Partition for Handy Terminal

• DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED
• KARIYASHIKI Co.,Ltd.

The packaging for handy terminals to read barcodes and QR codes features good visibility to remember to insert the accessories when packing and not to mistakenly dispose of additional parts without noticing them after opening the packaging as well as easy assemblability. The partitions added are made from board waste to reduce the costs after the main body is die cut.

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• Meiji Co., Ltd.
• Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

The meiji THE Chocolate series released in 2016 has been revamped.Generally, this series features the cacao producing areas. Thus, the basic texture of new packaging design is selected focusing on the image of fertile soil where cacao grows, and the delicate details are created with Real Surface® technology. In addition, the image of each producing area is presented with a gorgeous cacao pod pattern, color and foil stamping; this is iconized to enhance product recognition.

SEKKISEI CLEAR WELLNESS”

• KOSÉ Corporation
• TSDO Inc.

A skincare series based on the brand concept,“ When you become beautiful, the Earth becomes beautiful”. The package can be refilled,includes sustainable materials and is simply designed, focusing onthe appearance and texture of the materials, which promotes reducing the environmental load. The ideal minimal style of the package enables fitting it into all living spaces, even when displaying it on a shelf or placing it carelessly. The simple package design without a brand featured paradoxically conveys a strong brand message towards sustainability.

POLA B.A

• POLA INC.

B.A is the finest anti-aging skin care series developed based on the latest life science research theory. Supple curves with minimalistic expression inspire the growth of creatures and the dynamism of life. Each item with a different unique shape reminds consumers of the diverse evolution of life and the endless possibilities of human beings. The design of the curved mirror surface and the angles is thoroughly considered to give this series a stronger feeling of vitality. Getting the space trademark, the design rises to the challenge of conveying the unique spatial expression on displays. By unifying the product story with only “black” and highlighting the design, a unique individuality and presence impresses the people.

ELIXIR ADVANCED AESTHETIC ESSENCE

• SHISEIDO CO.,LTD.

For easy care at home, astringent beauty essence and massage rollers are integrated into one package. By massaging the skin with the roller while paying attention to the facial muscles, the essence can penetrate deep into the skin. The shape of the massage head and the distance between the two rollers are carefully considered so that the roller fits comfortably around the eyes and the face line. In addition, by adopting an overcap and an outer package with a window, consumers can find that the product includes both beauty essence and rollers, even at the store.

NAME 9 GIFT CASE

• SHACHIHATA INC.
• SASATOKU PRINTING CO.,LTD.

A gift package consisting of a traditional Japanese style box and a partition to fix the contents. The paper box has a wooden grain just like paulownia wood, providing excellent appearance comparable to the real wood. The high dimensional accuracy of the box has enabled the perfect fitting of the body and lid. The partition made of stiff paper is red on both sides and fixes the content tightly due to the functional design. Thanks to the high accuracy of the box and lock structure of the partition, the packaging offers a unified appearance, even without any adhesive.

Xylitol Gum Family Bottle - Weight Reduction of the Main Body & Improvement of Cap

• LOTTE CO.,LTD.
• Nakayama Industries Ltd.

Rising to the challenge of plastic resource recycling, the light-weight body of the xylitol gum family bottle has been developed. We expect that the reduced weight of 4.2g per body will be 103.7 tons of plastic reduced in total annually based on the sales results in FY 2019. In addition, the openability of the cap has been improved by slightly increasing the size and width of the convex area of the pilfer proof knob to pick up. The locking of the body and cap has been weakened approximately 33 percent to reduce the strength required to open the bottle.

SUNCUT MILD CREAM

• KOSÉ Corporation
• Toppan Inc.

The products for educating and enlightening children about UV protection in kindergartens and childcare facilities. The contents can be applied to the skin by pushing the pump. Paper containers are low risk products for children, reduce additional disposal work and convey environmental consciousness. Inside the container, the end of the water pipe is widened and touches the bottom to be a pillar supporting the load from above so that the top surface of the container will not cave in when pushing the pump. In addition, notches are applied to the end of the pipe to pull up the correct amount of the contents.

Deep Clean Shusshudent Detergent for Removable Partial Denture

• Kao Corporation

An easy and useful denture cleanser which can be used by putting the denture in the foam, leaving it for five minutes and then rinsing it. The foam can be easily and safely discharged using a trigger from the stable discharge port to aim at the small object in the right direction. The outer box height is the same as other prevalent denture cleanser products to be displayed on the shelf along with them at the store. Even though the product is short, the bottle can contain 270 ml, the trigger is easy to pull and the bottle is stable with pressure resistance. A refill pouch for economic benefit and portable mini bottle have been released as well.

Reasonable Compact Packaging not to Forget to Take Accessories

• TOTO LTD.

The WASHLET packaging for overseas has been improved to store the accessories in the space to protect the product. The contractor survey indicated that the accessories stored under the toilet lid or seat, which was thought an appropriate space for storing, were sometimes left without noticing them. The newly developed accessory box which also serves as a cushioning partition comes up when the product is taken; this visibility results in being sure to take it.

Drone package

• NTT e-Drone Technology Corporation
• Kanepackage co.,ltd

Depending on the season, agricultural drones are used daily without being packed away for several months and then left unused for other months during the agricultural off-season. Therefore, the drone packaging has been developed to be durable, light and easy to move when the content is stored, and to be stored compactly when it is empty. Assuming storage at a farmhouse, durable material that can be dragged and get wet has been selected. In addition, considering the handling by elderly people, the package components have been reduced and instructions are provided in large print on the top.

Zigzag Placement Tray

• SBS Toshiba Logistics Corporation

Diversifying LCD panels for automotive meter panels sometimes result in curved faces which are thick and create wasted space in the packaging because of the wide distance required. Therefore, the storage layout on the tray has been improved by zigzagging the products to prevent contact when the packages are stacked; this increases the contents per pallet by 250 percent and reduces transportation costs by 50 percent.

Packaging Improvement of Large Chip Mounter,“Product Weight Two Tons”

• Oji Interpack Co.,Ltd.

The chip-mounter weight is roughly two tons; therefore, the conventional packaging composed of a steel pallet and a heavy duty corrugated carton had cost and workability issues. The new packaging applies joint parts called “PANAJOINT” to connect the sleeve and screw parts called “EMUNEJI” to fix the upper lid made of a cut-sheet. Thanks to improved workability and storage-ability, 15.9 million yen per year have been saved.

Development of the Front Fender Collective Package

• Honda Motor Co.,Ltd.
• Oji Container Co.,Ltd.
• Musashi Oji Cotainer Co.,Ltd.

The packaging for automobile front fenders shipped to overseas factories in collective packaging is required to contain the contents properly according to the module dimensions. After considering the layout using 3D-CAD, the fenders are alternately placed up and down, and the bar made by a Thomson die is added to hold the upper fenders in the air to avoid contact between the upper and lower ones. As a result, new packaging specifications to meet the requirements have been established.