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Liberloo — Ergonomic Portable Toilet
Liberloo is a thoughtfully designed emergency/outdoor toilet from REM. An ergonomic handle keeps the shape stable so it’s easy and intuitive to use—for adults and kids alike. Each unit contains an absorbent that gels liquid within about 30 seconds to reduce spills and odor, and the packs store for up to five years so you can keep them in disaster kits or car glove boxes. 

DENTEN — 2‑in‑1 Calculator & Numpad
Designed by a Tokyo‑based team, DENTEN combines a desk calculator and a full numeric keypad in one compact device. Its layout mirrors a standard numpad, so it feels instantly familiar, and you can switch between calculator and keypad modes to cut down on window‑hopping. 

KIOKU — Complete Japanese Learning Card Series (Kanji • Vocabulary • Grammar)
KIOKU brings kanji, vocabulary, and grammar together in one coherent card system, organized by JLPT levels from N5 to N1. Built for real‑life study, the decks are compact and ring‑bound so you can review in short sessions anywhere. Production is made‑in‑Japan, and the cards upgrade to YUPO® for water‑resistant, tear‑resistant durability. An app stretch goal has been unlocked at ¥20M, with streaming lessons announced as the next milestone—extending the cards into a broader learning experience. Created by REM in Tokyo, this is a practical, tactile way to keep daily momentum while the digital side grows around it. 


