[Event Report] Supporting Wakayama's Public Baths on 'Good Bath Day'! Sanko Donates 100 'Bath Pika Pika' Sponges to the Association
Sanko Co., Ltd., a lifestyle products manufacturer in Wakayama, donated 100 'Bath Pika Pika' cleaning sponges to the Wakayama Public Bath Association to support the local sento culture.
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Sanko Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture; CEO: Taiki Kakutani), a company involved in the development, manufacturing, and sales of lifestyle support products focusing on cleaning, disaster prevention, and pet supplies, donated 100 units of its 'Bath Pika Pika' cleaning sponges to the Wakayama Public Bath Association on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the public bath 'Kofukuyu' in Wakayama City.
Background of the Donation:
As a lifestyle goods manufacturer based in Kainan City, Wakayama for 64 years, our company has produced many cleaning supplies using our unique special fiber, 'Bikkuri Fresh®.' This donation was inspired by a 'chance encounter' with Ms. Nakamoto, the chairperson of the Wakayama Public Bath Association and representative of Kofukuyu, who had been using our products for her daily cleaning tasks for seven years. Out of gratitude for this connection and a desire to support Wakayama’s traditional public baths from a cleaning perspective, we decided to make this donation.
Comment from Ms. Yuka Nakamoto, Chairperson of the Wakayama Public Bath Association:
'Thank you very much for donating the Bath Pika Pika sponges to our association. I have personally used your company's products in my daily cleaning for seven years and have experienced their ease of use and high quality. I am very happy to receive this support. Public baths are places that stay close to the lives of local residents and heal their minds and bodies, while also being required to provide a clean and safe environment. We will utilize this kindness to continue creating a better environment. We sincerely thank the local companies for their warm support and look forward to a long-lasting relationship.'
Comment from Mr. Taiki Kakutani, CEO of Sanko Co., Ltd.:
'We are very pleased to support the local bath culture of Wakayama through this donation. Learning that Chairperson Nakamoto had been using our products for seven years was a source of great joy and encouragement. Public baths are important places where people can relieve their daily fatigue. Helping to keep these spaces clean and comfortable is the true purpose for us, as we have continued making products that stay close to daily life since our founding. We sincerely hope that Wakayama's bath culture will be loved even more and passed on to the next generation.'
Overview of 'Bath Pika Pika':
This is a bath cleaning tool that removes scale and soap scum from bathtubs, walls, and floors. Sanko's proprietary special fiber 'Bikkuri Fresh®' effectively traps dirt, making it eco-friendly as it requires only a small amount of detergent. The soft material fits comfortably in the hand with use, and the creases make it easy to clean the back of basins and stools. It can be hung on a hook to dry after use.
About Sanko Co., Ltd.:
Based in Kainan City, Wakayama, Sanko provides lifestyle support products from development to sales with a focus on reasonable pricing and a customer-centric perspective. Our popular series has sold over 1.8 million units since 2021. We will continue to support a rich society as a manufacturer that stays close to everyone's lives.
Background of the Donation:
As a lifestyle goods manufacturer based in Kainan City, Wakayama for 64 years, our company has produced many cleaning supplies using our unique special fiber, 'Bikkuri Fresh®.' This donation was inspired by a 'chance encounter' with Ms. Nakamoto, the chairperson of the Wakayama Public Bath Association and representative of Kofukuyu, who had been using our products for her daily cleaning tasks for seven years. Out of gratitude for this connection and a desire to support Wakayama’s traditional public baths from a cleaning perspective, we decided to make this donation.
Comment from Ms. Yuka Nakamoto, Chairperson of the Wakayama Public Bath Association:
'Thank you very much for donating the Bath Pika Pika sponges to our association. I have personally used your company's products in my daily cleaning for seven years and have experienced their ease of use and high quality. I am very happy to receive this support. Public baths are places that stay close to the lives of local residents and heal their minds and bodies, while also being required to provide a clean and safe environment. We will utilize this kindness to continue creating a better environment. We sincerely thank the local companies for their warm support and look forward to a long-lasting relationship.'
Comment from Mr. Taiki Kakutani, CEO of Sanko Co., Ltd.:
'We are very pleased to support the local bath culture of Wakayama through this donation. Learning that Chairperson Nakamoto had been using our products for seven years was a source of great joy and encouragement. Public baths are important places where people can relieve their daily fatigue. Helping to keep these spaces clean and comfortable is the true purpose for us, as we have continued making products that stay close to daily life since our founding. We sincerely hope that Wakayama's bath culture will be loved even more and passed on to the next generation.'
Overview of 'Bath Pika Pika':
This is a bath cleaning tool that removes scale and soap scum from bathtubs, walls, and floors. Sanko's proprietary special fiber 'Bikkuri Fresh®' effectively traps dirt, making it eco-friendly as it requires only a small amount of detergent. The soft material fits comfortably in the hand with use, and the creases make it easy to clean the back of basins and stools. It can be hung on a hook to dry after use.
About Sanko Co., Ltd.:
Based in Kainan City, Wakayama, Sanko provides lifestyle support products from development to sales with a focus on reasonable pricing and a customer-centric perspective. Our popular series has sold over 1.8 million units since 2021. We will continue to support a rich society as a manufacturer that stays close to everyone's lives.