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Unicharm to Test Sanitary Pad Dispensers in Tokyo’s Shibuya

Unicharm Corp. announced on Wednesday 15th October it will begin a trial installation of free sanitary pad dispensers at 22 public facilities in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward, in partnership with the local government. Running until Dec. 26, the initiative aims to support individuals who cannot afford menstrual products. While Unicharm provides the dispensers, Shibuya Ward will supply the sanitary napkins. The company, which has already introduced the dispensers in schools and businesses, expressed hopes of expanding the program through further cooperation with local governments.

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by Michael Gillan Peckitt
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From Jiji

October 16 2025

TOKYO – Unicharm Corp. said Wednesday that it will install sanitary pad dispensers at public facilities in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward on a trial basis.
   The Japanese hygiene product maker aims to support people who cannot afford menstrual products, in collaboration with the Shibuya ward government. The initiative runs until Dec. 26.
   Unicharm will install sanitary pad dispensers in toilets at 22 locations for free, while Shibuya Ward will purchase napkins for replenishment.
   The company has already started offering such dispensers to schools and businesses.
   “We hope to expand this initiative to include public facilities through cooperation with local governments,” a Unicharm official said.

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