Japan nappy makers chase growing adult market after births hit record low

Japan's diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall

A large metal arm in a Japanese factory swept a cluster of fluffy white fabric rectangles off a carousel into a group to be wrapped in plastic before packaging for shipment.

Japan nappy makers chase growing adult market after births hit record low

One manufacturer announced earlier this year it was halting production for babies in response to falling demand, while other firms are redirecting their resources.

Japan's diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall

TOKYO: A large metal arm in a Japanese factory swept a cluster of fluffy white fabric rectangles off a carousel into a group to be wrapped in plastic before packaging for shipment. The items were adult diapers being turned out by automated production lines that stretch for 80m at a facility run by Daio Pap

Japan’s diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall

By Tom Bateman TOKYO (Reuters) – A large metal arm in a Japanese factory swept a cluster of fluffy white fabric rectangles off a carousel into a group to be wrapped in plastic before packaging for shipment. The items were adult diapers being turned out by automated production lines that stretch for 80 m (262 ft) at a facility run by Daio Paper in the Fujinomiya region, near the tourist landmark, Mount Fuji. Factory overseer Naoto Sugaya said…