English translation of an article originally published in Japanese on November 25, 2025. Read the Japanese original (Japanese). Event dates and availability refer to the original article. Images may contain Japanese text.
On November 25, 2025, the second installment of an interview with Hiroshi Yagi, who operates the Adult Diaper Information Center Japan, was published on the care information website “Care Post Seven.
In this article, we focused on the concept of “social continence,” discussing the importance of living socially while using adult diapers, the use of diapers during disaster preparedness and outings, and the changing awareness of diapers in society.
It is not sufficient to be able to defecate using a waterless toilet alone to be considered independent in using a toilet.
Even when using a diaper, being able to keep your skin clean, change and dispose of the product appropriately, and take part in daily life without difficulty or imposing on others can be considered one form of social independence in toileting.
To properly utilize diapers, it is necessary not only to choose and use the product appropriately, but also to prepare environments where diapers can be changed outdoors and where used diapers can be properly disposed of.
In the interview, the following topics are discussed.
· The concept of social continence
• Enabling a social life while using diapers: Environmental preparation
· Use of diapers in young people at camps and festivals
• Diapers as a temporary option during disasters
• Information dissemination on diapers for the younger generation
· Location of the disposal area for used products in men’s restrooms
• Efforts to change public perceptions of diapers
You also introduced the “O-MU-TSU WORLD EXPO” held at the Osaka-Kansai World Expo on June 24, 2025, and the “O-MU-TSU MUSEUM at H.C.R.” held at the International Welfare Equipment Exhibition in October.
At the O-MU-TSU WORLD EXPO, a “Future of Pants Collection” featuring diapers as the main attraction was held, promoting the possibilities of diapers for people with various backgrounds, including different generations and physical characteristics.
I believe that considering adult incontinence products as devices that can be chosen by anyone according to their age and situation, rather than viewing them solely as items for the elderly, can serve as a turning point in changing people’s awareness of incontinence products.
Please take a look.
[Care Post Seven Featured Article · Second Edition]https://kaigo-postseven.com/209556
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