Luxury Bath Additive "Chapon" Begins Accepting Limited-Quantity Employee Benefit Gifts to Support "Summer Sleep" for Health Management Initiatives

Tokel Co., Ltd. (Itabashi-ku, Tokyo), which develops the luxury bath additive brand "Chapon (Chapone)", will begin accepting applications for a limited-quantity employee benefit gift package for summer, aimed at health management and well-being measures to support employees' summer rest, starting July 1, 2026 (Wed). The package is designed to encourage rest in the bathtub during summer, when sleep quality tends to decrease due to tropical nights, and centers around the limited-edition cooling bath additive "Invitation from the North Pole." Companies engaged in health management can directly implement this as a refreshment measure for their employees. This is a limited-quantity offering.

Summer: A Season When "Sleep" Becomes a Management Issue

"Health management," which views employee health promotion as a management issue, is expanding year by year. For "Certified Health & Productivity Management 2026" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, 3,765 large corporations and 23,085 small and medium-sized corporations were selected, continuing to increase from the previous year. On the other hand, summer is a season when sleep quality tends to decrease due to tropical nights. A research group at the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, estimated the loss in health due to sleep disorders caused by tropical nights in Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALY) and reported that the loss could be comparable in scale to heatstroke, based on calculations for Nagoya City. Sleep deprivation also affects daytime concentration and productivity, with estimates of economic losses reaching up to approximately 15 trillion yen annually (equivalent to 110 yen to the dollar) (RAND Corporation, 2016). Especially in summer, when fatigue accumulates due to the heat, supporting employee rest is crucial.

In Summer, Make Bathtub Rest a Part of Employee Benefits

It is known that bathing in the tub 1-2 hours before bedtime, raising body temperature, and then sleeping as the body temperature naturally cools down can improve sleep onset and quality (e-Healthnet by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, etc.). However, in summer, people tend to opt for showers due to the heat, often skipping this bathtub rest. Chapon has prepared employee benefit gifts that encourage employee refreshment, proposing bathtub rest as an essential part of the summer routine, even when showers are tempting.

The Star of Summer: Cooling Bath Additive "Invitation from the North Pole"

The centerpiece of the package is the limited-edition cooling bath additive for summer, "Invitation from the North Pole." With a spoonful of lukewarm water infused with mint essential oil, the rising steam helps to cool down the day's heat. The intensity of the cooling sensation can be adjusted in stages, from a subtle coolness to a clear, crisp sensation, allowing users to match their mood. As the fragrance is composed solely of natural essential oils without synthetic fragrances, the aroma that spreads with the steam is smooth and inviting, encouraging deep breaths—the package is designed to allow employees to transform their hot summer evening bath time into a distinct end to their day. It will be offered in two types, based on the standard two-bottle and four-bottle sets, as a limited-quantity package for health management.

Offering Overview

Contents: Limited-quantity summer gift package for health management and employee benefits (including the cooling bath additive "Invitation from the North Pole")

Package: Based on two types: 2-bottle and 4-bottle sets (same number of bottles as official products)

Quantity and Period: Limited quantity (ends when the upper limit is reached)

Price and Minimum Lot: Individual consultation for each adopting company

Application Start Date: July 1, 2026 (Wed)

Application Contact: media@tokel.jp

Support: Bulk delivery and split delivery to multiple destinations are supported. Due to limited quantity, it will end once the upper limit is reached.

Sources

"Certified Health & Productivity Management 2026" Corporations Decided (March 9, 2026) - Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry: https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2025/03/20260309002/20260309002.html

Health Loss from Sleep Disorders Due to Tropical Nights (Estimated by Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALY)) - Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, et al. (Sleep and Biological Rhythms, 2022): https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/information/category/press/9748.html

Good Sleep and Lifestyle Habits (Bathing and Sleep) - Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare e-Healthnet: https://kennet.mhlw.go.jp/information/information/heart/k-01-004.html

Economic Loss Due to Sleep Deprivation (Up to approx. 15 trillion yen annually / 2.92% of GDP, calculated at 110 yen to the dollar) - RAND Corporation "Why Sleep Matters" (2016)

About "Chapon (Chapone)"

Chapon is a natural essential oil bath additive rich in plant extracts, designed to accompany your bath time with the desire to "heal today's fatigue." Under the brand concept of "A blissful time to forget the hustle and bustle," it offers a relaxing experience to forget busy daily life with 100% natural essential oil fragrances.

With cumulative sales exceeding 380,000 units, it is handled at gift specialty stores nationwide, including 27 BIRTHDAY BAR stores. It was the first bath salt to receive the Good Design Award and has won numerous No. 1 rankings in the bath additive category on Amazon and Rakuten.

It is also available at gift specialty stores nationwide, including 27 BIRTHDAY BAR stores, and has gained a certain reputation as a gift suitable for any recipient. It has been adopted as employee benefits and novelties by several companies in IT, media, and travel industries. It supports bulk delivery and split delivery to multiple destinations, allowing it to be delivered to employees working remotely or at multiple locations.

Company Profile

Company Name: Tokel Co., Ltd.

Location: 2-27-12 Hasune, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-0046

Representative: Shota Setoguchi

Date of Establishment: September 9, 2020 (Hot Spring Day)

Business Activities: Planning, manufacturing, and sales of the luxury bath additive brand "Chapon (Chapone)"

Company HP: https://tokel.jp/

Inquiries Regarding This Release

Public Relations Contact: Shota Setoguchi

Tel: 050-3183-8899

Email: media@tokel.jp