Japanese Culture in New York - Chopsticks NY

In contrast to the deadly muggy summer, winter in Japan is harshly dry, so naturally a humidifier is a fixture in every household during this season. There are highly functional humidifiers on the market that are created to meet consumers’ demands.

Recently, a trend has been seen where people have started to use humidifiers as a way to decorate their homes, aside from practical use. The latest versions are more stylish than existing humidifiers, and they come in a variety of colors and sizes to match consumers’ personal tastes and spice up their lifestyles. For example, the Chimney series [photo] from IDEA INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. is a slim, floor-stand type humidifier that literally looks like a chimney. Its sophisticated design has gained international acclaim, and it is registered as part of The Collection at MoMA in New York. Ms. Tomomi Kanagawa, press of IDEA, says, “It’s designed to attract people’s attention at a glance, but at the same time it’s carefully crafted not to overwhelm the room’s total coordination. The compact design, which doesn’t take up too much space, is another important feature for Japanese houses.” Equipped with an aroma diffuser, the latest model, Chimney Hybrid S, helps improve your quality of life.

Another notable trend is the growing popularity among female customers of small, desktop humidifiers. Desktop lines also have lots of color variation and chic designs, and many of them look as if they are ornaments. Some come with dim lighting functions and aroma diffusers, and the user can change the color of the lighting manually and replace the aroma cartridge to enjoy different scents. If you put it on your bedside table with dim lighting and your favorite aroma oil, it will induce a peaceful sleep. It is the ultimate personalized item, and you will want to use it even during the humid summer.

——– Reported by Mark Minai

Mark Minai resides in Japan and writes articles and books on cultural trends and fashion issues.

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