3 Kiribai Red Bean Warming Pillows - Popular Japanese Microwavable Warmers!

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

3 Kiribai Red Bean Warming Pillows - Popular Japanese Microwavable Warmers!

      During cold season, I enjoy using Japanese microwavable warming pillows. As I mentioned in my previous entry, 5 Best Japanese Microwavable Warming Pillows - They Are Reusable Warmers!, I actually use warming pillows almost every day during winter. :)

     In Japan, Kiribai (桐灰), which was established in Japan in 1915, is a well known manufacture company which makes their famous Kiribai Kairo, disposable body warmers. Actually, they make many kinds of unique warmers in Japan. If you have ever traveled in Japan during cold season, you've probably seen their products at convenience stores, drugstores and supermarkets there.

   These years, Kiribai Red Bean Warming Pillows, Azuki No Chikara (あずきのチカラ), have been very popular in Japan. The pillow contains natural red beans, which are called azuki (あずき, 小豆) in Japan. It is a reusable warmer, and indeed it can be used 250 times! If you use it five days a week, it could last for a year! The pillow doesn't only heat the area of your body, but it also increases blood circulation and relieves tight muscles. It makes you relax, so you might want to use it before going to bed. Today, I'm going to share three Kiribai red bean warming pillows with you.

By the way, did you know that azuki is so delicious? Many Japanese foods are made with azuki such as sekihan (赤飯), zenzai (ぜんざい) and daifuku (大福)! :)

1. Kiribai Red Bean Warming Neck Pillow (桐灰あずきのチカラ首肩用)

Kiribai Red Bean Warming Neck Pillow

In Japan, there are many warming pillows, and this Kiribai Red Bean Warming Neck Pillow is currently the top-selling warming pillow on Amazon Japan! Actually, this one was also the most popular product last winter.

You can put the waming pillow on your shoulders for 25 minutes, and it relieves neck and shoulder tensions.

Kiribai Red Bean Warming Neck Pillow

・1650 yen
・Can be purchased at many drugstores in Japan.
・For neck and shoulders
・Can be used 250 times
・Microwavable : 500W for 2 minutes, 600W for 1 minute and 50 seconds, or 700W for 1 minute and 30 second
・Place it on your shoulders for 25 minutes.

2. Kiribai Red Bean Warming Eye Pillow (桐灰あずきのチカラ目もと用)

Kiribai Red Bean Warming Eye Pillow

This Kiribai Red Bean Warming Eye Pillow is also very popular in Japan and also has many positive reviews on Amazon U.S. I also purchased this one in Japan and really love it. It makes me really relax. :)

Kiribai Red Bean Warming Eye Pillow

Kiribai also suggests using it before makeup, or using it when your eyes look tired because of staying up late. It relieves tired eyes. ;)

Kiribai Red Bean Warming Eye Pillow

・780 yen
・Can be purchased at many drugstores in Japan.
・For eye areas
・Can be used 250 times
・Microwavable : 500W for 40 seconds, or 600W for 30 seconds
・Place it over your eye areas for 5 minutes.

3. Kiribai Red Bean Warming Belly Pillow (桐灰あずきのチカラおなか用)

Kiribai Red Bean Warming Belly Pillow

Kiribai has released this Red Bean Warming Belly Pillow, which is mostly loved by Japanese women. You can place it over your belly when you have a period. Some people use it over low back as well.

Kiribai Red Bean Warming Belly Pillow

・1100 yen
・Can be purchased at many drugstores in Japan.
・For belly area
・Can be used 250 times
・Microwavable : 500W for 60 seconds, or 600W for 50 seconds
・Place it on your belly for 20 minutes.

Limited Edition Kiribai Red Bean Warming Pillows for Neck and Eyes (ほぐしネコの物語限定デザイン桐灰あずきのチカラ)

Limited Edition Kiribai Red Bean Warming Pillow

Kiribai has released limited edition red bean pillows which are cute cat and hedgehog designs. If you are in Japan this winter, you can perhaps find these limited edition warming pillows at drugstores there. :)