AK JAPAN

08/31/2026

How well do you REALLY know konjac sponges? 👀

Swipe through our Konjac Sponge Quiz · Part 1 and test yourself! Did you get all 4 right? 🎉

From a single family farm in Gunma, Japan 🇯🇵 — our konjac sponges are 100% plant-based, plastic-free, and gentle enough for the most delicate skin. 🌱

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Stay tuned for Part 2… 👀

08/30/2026

Did you know this little sponge has been around since the 1600s? It started out washing baby skin in old Japan, didn’t get its spongy shape until the late 1800s, and it’s still gentle enough for sensitive, acne-prone skin today. No scrubbing — just a mild alkaline layer lifting the dirt out of your pores.

Save this for your next skincare swap.

08/28/2026

Are you washing your face too hard?

Most of us rush through it — a quick scrub, a fast rinse, done. But washing your face is one of the few moments in the day that belongs only to you.

Swipe through for the 7 gentle steps 👉

1. Wash your hands first
2. Wet your face with lukewarm water
3. Work your cleanser into a foam
4. Wash gently — let the foam do the work
5. Rinse thoroughly
6. Pat dry, never rub
7. Moisturize

The secret isn't more products. It's a softer touch.

That's where a konjac sponge comes in — made from a Japanese plant, soft enough for morning and night. Glide it lightly over oily or rough skin in the morning, and massage in small circles at night to care for skin that's worked all day.

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Save this for your next wash — and tell us, which step do you skip the most? 👇

08/24/2026

Guess what these are?

Meet our 4 konjac sponges — each infused with a natural Japanese ingredient. 🌿

Camellia — Japan's beloved winter flower, tied to beauty & grace
Yuzu — a fragrant citrus for warmth & good luck
Hakka — refreshing Japanese mint from Hokkaido
Binchotan — traditional charcoal, the "king of charcoal"

All made from konjac, grown for 1,000+ years in Japan. Gentle on your skin, cleansing with just water. 🫧

Which one is your favorite? Swipe through to meet them all ➡️

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08/23/2026

Would you believe this little sponge is made from a plant that looks like a potato?
It’s konjac — loved in Japan for over 1,000 years. The plant takes about 3 years to grow, and 90% of it comes from the Gunma region. It even became a sponge by accident, through freezing!
It’s 100% plant-based and made from food ingredients — so gentle you could almost eat it. And unlike regular sponges, it has no microplastics. 🌱
Natural, gentle, and plastic-free. Watch the short video to see what makes it special 👇
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https://youtube.com/shorts/UFwc_kRDw6M?si=u1qt8sXAfq5BN-gI

Would you believe this sponge is made from a plant? It's konjac —...

08/22/2026

Wait… it’s made of WHAT? 👀
Meet the konjac sponge — Japan’s traditional skincare secret. 🌿
Made from a plant grown for 1,000+ years, it cleans your skin with just water. No plastic, no harsh chemicals — just soft, gentle care. 🫧
Swipe to see how it’s made ➡️
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08/14/2026

08/07/2026

A highlight from Anime Revolution 2026.
While we were at the booth, a content creator stopped by and asked to film founder’s pitch for Japanese konjac sponge. That video was published as a reel yesterday.
Thank you DINEWITHMRDARCEY for filming and sharing — and thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth. 🇯🇵
Thank you, Anirevo (Anime Revolution), for a wonderful weekend.
#日本のものづくり #こんにゃくスポンジ Anime Revolution

08/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at Anirevo Vancouver.
This was our very first time taking part, and we didn’t quite know what to expect. What we found was a weekend full of excitement — and so much love for Japan. It warmed our hearts.
We loved meeting so many new people: fellow vendors who travel to Japan often, fans learning the language, and visitors curious about the culture. It was moving to see how deeply Japanese animation connects people from all walks of life.
With gratitude, until we meet again. 🙏