【WABURO x Takasho】Total Proposal for 'Japanese Style Spaces' from Garden to Bathroom for Accommodations and Residences. Collaboration Begins for Stone Bathtub 'WABURO'.

Astec Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO: Masaki Uchiyama), a leading Japanese manufacturer of Japanese-style bathtubs and bathrooms, has partnered with Takasho Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO: Nobuo Takaoka, TSE Standard: 7590), a garden lifestyle manufacturer. Through this collaboration, Astec's flagship stone bathtub 'WABURO' will be offered within Takasho's product lineup. This partnership will enable the proposal of 'high-quality Japanese-style total spaces' that seamlessly connect gardens and bathrooms by combining exterior materials with authentic stone bathtubs. Bathtub: Stone Type 1711 Size + Water Outlet Deck Material: EverEco® Wood Real 115 Width Olive ■ Background of Collaboration In recent years, there has been a surge in design needs for luxury resort facilities, ryokans, and high-end residences aiming to capture inbound demand, by integrating indoor spaces with outdoor terraces and gardens. Particularly, spaces like open-air or semi-open-air baths, where one can soak while enjoying a view of a beautiful garden, have become indispensable elements for providing guests with supreme relaxation, contributing to their physical and mental well-being and happiness. However, when designing the overall facility, exterior (landscaping) and bathing facilities were separate categories of products, requiring separate ordering and coordination. By collaborating, Takasho, which advocates for 'creating comfortable spaces and towns,' and Astec, which excels in creating bathing spaces with a 'Japanese' aesthetic, have established a system to smoothly plan and propose heavy natural stone-clad bathtubs as 'one total space' alongside Takasho's diverse garden materials to architectural firms and facility developers. ◆ New Value Provided by This Initiative and Strengths of 'WABURO' 1. Total Proposal Eliminating the Boundary Between 'Garden' and 'Bath' By combining Takasho's various exterior products (louvers, lighting, planting, etc.) with Astec's Japanese-design bathtub 'WABURO,' it becomes easier to design and propose authentic Japanese-style bathing spaces without compromise, transcending the boundaries of different product streams. 2. Elimination of Water Leakage Risk and Reliable Hot Spring Compatibility The structure, which involves applying natural stone to the interior of an FRP base, eliminates the risk of water leakage. It boasts excellent durability and waterproofing, and its resistance to the effects of hot spring components ensures safe use even in accommodation facilities. 3. Reduced Construction Time and Stable Quality As a standardized stone-clad bathtub (available in 5 selectable sizes) manufactured in a factory, on-site construction time is significantly reduced. This allows for stable quality and smooth installation, even for accommodation facility projects involving multiple rooms. Learn More In addition to the standard stone-clad bathtubs, we can also provide custom-made bathtubs with individual quotes and designs for specific on-site size requirements or requests for particular stone materials. ■ Actual Product Display at 'Takasho Garden & Exterior Fair' 【Exhibition Overview】 Name: 23rd Takasho Garden & Exterior Fair 2026 Dates: July 23 (Thursday) 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM July 24 (Friday) 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Exhibition Content: Stone-clad bathtub (1711 size) + dedicated water outlet Venue: Tokyo Distribution Center 6-1-1 Heiwa-jima, Ota-ku, Tokyo 143-0006 Learn More << Takasho Co., Ltd. Company Profile >> ◆ Tokyo Headquarters: KDX Ochanomizu Bldg. 2F, 2-9 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 ◆ Business Activities: - Planning and development of products related to environmental exteriors (indoor and outdoor gardens, greening) - Import and export sales of garden products - Software development and sales of exterior products - Provision and processing of CAD and CG software ◆ Vision: We create happy lives through relaxing garden spaces. ◆ Website: https://takasho.co.jp/ ■ About Astec Astec Co., Ltd. specializes in Japanese-modern 'stone-clad bathtubs.' As a bathtub and bathroom manufacturer, they offer comprehensive support for bathing areas, from guest room baths, open-air baths, and large public baths to unit baths, based on their original design philosophy through unique development. They cater to both business clients like ryokans and hotels, as well as individual customers. They have numerous installation records at luxury hotels and resorts both domestically and internationally, including The Okura Tokyo, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa, and Aman Tokyo. In 2020, they announced the luxury unit bath 'WABURO KUMA' in collaboration with architect Kengo Kuma. With the concept of 'creating one-of-a-kind bathtubs and bathrooms,' they continue to provide products that enhance spatial value. ■ Latest Installation Examples Posted on Official Instagram We regularly post photos and videos of the latest installation examples of WABURO and inspiration for high-quality bathroom spaces. Please follow us for hints in creating your ideal bathroom. Official Instagram 【Company Profile】 Company Name: Astec Co., Ltd. Representative: Masaki Uchiyama, President & CEO Location: Shirokane Takanawa Station Building 5F, 1-27-6 Shirokane, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0072 Founded: April 1990 Capital: 50 million yen Business Activities: Manufacturing and sales of the luxury bathtub and bathroom brand 'WABURO' Official HP: https://www.ustech-jp.com Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waburo.bathroom 【Contact Information for Inquiries】 ■ Product Inquiries Astec Co., Ltd. (Contact: Sales Department) Email: ust-eigyou@ustech-jp.com TEL: +81-3-6450-3126 ■ Press Release Inquiries Astec Co., Ltd. (Contact: Moriwaki) Email: publicrelations@ustech-jp.com