Save your breath: Oxygen doghouses and air therapy

Written by: Michael Keferl on March 29, 2008 at 12:15 am | In 01 Technology & Gadget Trends, 03 Fashion & Lifestyle Trends |

The “oxygen” trend has surely peaked in Japan (Is hydrogen taking over?). CScout Japan spent the day at dual expos recently where we got to check out the latest goods being made for Japan’s aging society and for health in general. As opposed to what we saw last year, this year had an overabundance of what is (normally) a fairly abundant resource to begin with.

Of course, there are some innovations in the oxygen market that must be noted. Aromatherapy/oxygen bars have been in Tokyo for several years, but the recent move is for people to bring the experience into their homes.

The aroma set is standard fare these days, but the O2 Jet System from OxyBar Japan is a combination ambient light and oxygen producer. The maker told us that they’re producing it for homes and hospitals, but also for clubs so guests can grab a quick hit of O2 through the tubes.

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For those of you who want to share the experience with another, or have a really sick dog, the O2 Doghouse will provide oxygen to your best friend in a custom “dog hospital”. You can even share the same generator as you relax together.

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The Healing Dome from Nippon Relax is a combination oxygen/wet sauna/aromatherapy/light therapy dome that meant for home relaxation. We also saw several instant water oxygenizers that you spray into the cup before drinking. The most futuristic offering was the OxyFit system which is an oxygen-generating pack worn on the back and used for sports.

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There were also MANY hyperbaric oxygen tanks on display from at least ten different companies. While previous models looked very medical, the latest offerings are going for style. The black IDEA 02 Science tank from Adrect has an internal phone, music system, and features a faux leather trim.

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More into customizing? The Dream-Plus from Kawasaki can be customized in colors and with graphics. Aside from the pink model there was a “deep-sea” version completely covered in fish and coral.

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Despite the large size of most these items, most makers insisted that they’re producing for consumers who want to put them in their homes. Perhaps it’s only people with massive abodes in Japan that can afford a hyperbaric oxygen tank, but the sheer number of choices available shows that they must be selling in some way.

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  1. Oxygen Dog House: An O2 Buzz for You and Your Pooch…

    We have heard about the potential health benefits of inhaling pure oxygen since the 90’s—but in Japan this fad is still going strong. In fact, they are getting their dogs involved with products like this new O2 Doghouse. Marketed as……

    Trackback by Gizmodo — March 29, 2008 #

  2. Only a crazy!

    Comment by Irving Green — March 29, 2008 #

  3. Oxygen Dog House: An O2 Buzz for You and Your Pooch [Gadgets] …

    We have heard about the potential health benefits of inhaling pure oxygen since the 90's—but…

    Trackback by Gizmodo — March 29, 2008 #

  4. Oxygen Dog House: An O2 Buzz for You and Your Pooch…

    We have heard about the potential health benefits of inhaling pure oxygen since the 90's—but…

    Trackback by Tech|noob — March 29, 2008 #

  5. Oops! Looks like Michael Jackson wasn’t so dumb after all.

    Comment by Dorland Neale — March 29, 2008 #

  6. Oxygen Doghouses Provide Air Therapy…

    Have a sick dog? Now you can provide Oxygen Therapy for your dog. Let him or her relax in an Oxygen Doghouse that will deliver 100% pure oxygen to your ailing pooch. Not only that, you can join in……

    Trackback by Super Cool Pets — March 29, 2008 #

  7. Ah, you all youngings… I remember that Tokyo had oxygen bars during the 1964 Olympics (Tokyo’s air pollution back then was nearly as bad as present day toxic-dump Beijing).

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    Comment by Taro 3Yen.com — March 30, 2008 #

  8. IDEA 02 Science the most advanced Oxygen capsule…

    Aromatherapy and Oxygen bars are the latest fad with Japan’s aged and cashing on the craze are companies like IDEA which are bringing the experience into the homes. The IDEA 02 Science which looks more like a cryogenic freezing machine is actually a …

    Trackback by Luxurylaunches.com — March 31, 2008 #

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