Lifestyle products offer new ways to simplify household chores

Various lifestyle products and methods are being highlighted to simplify daily household chores and food preparation in Japan.

A magnetic glove holder from Yamazaki Jitsugyo allows for easy access to disposable nitrile gloves. By keeping them visible and accessible, users report a higher frequency of cleaning tasks such as washing dishes and clearing drains, as the gloves can also be used to manage food waste.

For meal preparation, KALDI offers an ‘Imo Kuri Gohan no Moto’ product, which allows users to easily make chestnut and sweet potato rice using a rice cooker without the need for tedious peeling or prep work.

Muji has released ‘Dish Cleaning Wipe Sheets’ priced at 199 yen. These sheets, made with alkaline electrolyzed water and fermented ethanol, are designed to wipe away food residue from lunch boxes or plates when a sink is unavailable, making the eventual washing process easier and reducing odors.