Article Library

Explore adult diaper types, absorbency, fit and everyday use. This library brings together the English articles available from Adult Diaper Information Center Japan. New English articles appear here as they are published.

English articles

Read illustrated explanations and practical points to check when choosing and using adult diapers and incontinence insert pads.

Breathable, skin-conscious retail incontinence insert pads: 7 manufacturers compared [2026]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Compare retail incontinence insert pads by breathability, skin-contact materials, dimensions and manufacturer-stated absorbency guides.

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High-absorbency retail incontinence insert pads: 8 manufacturers compared [2026]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Compare the highest manufacturer-stated absorbency guides for retail incontinence insert pads from eight companies, with product features and precautions for extended wear.

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Assistive-equipment rental for toileting and diaper changes in Japan [2026]

Updated: October 27, 2026

An overview of Japan’s 13 categories of rentable assistive equipment, focusing on toilet access, transfers, posture and diaper changes.

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Urinals: types, selection, use and care [2026]

Updated: October 27, 2026

An illustrated guide to handheld, hose-connected and automatic suction urinals, including male and female designs, care and Japanese long-term care insurance considerations.

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Male incontinence pads: types, wrapping methods and precautions [2026]

Updated: October 27, 2026

An illustrated guide to male incontinence insert pads, including triangular and cup folds, product examples and points to consider when choosing and using them.

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What Are Active Absorbent Briefs? Disposable Underwear Absorbing Less Than 300mL [2026 Guide]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Explore thin disposable underwear with built-in absorbent cores and manufacturer-rated absorbency below 300mL, including product colors and sizes.

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Discreet Ultra-Thin Pull-On Adult Diapers: Underwear-Like Designs, Colors, Sizes, and Absorbency [2026 Guide]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Compare ultra-thin pull-on adult diapers from three manufacturers, including underwear-like designs, colors, waist sizes, and pad compatibility.

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What Is Light Incontinence Underwear? Types, Absorbency, Selection, and Washing [2026 Guide]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Learn about reusable light incontinence underwear for women and men, when it may suit small leaks, and what to check before buying and washing.

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Perineal Wash Bottles: Types and How to Choose [2026 Guide]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Compare perineal wash bottles by capacity, nozzle design, squeezing ease, and cleaning requirements, with manufacturer product examples.

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Posture for Easier Bowel Movements: Toilet Sitting and Support Equipment [2026 Guide]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Learn about stable forward-leaning toilet posture and equipment that can support seated bowel movements when sitting safely is possible.

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How to Keep a Diaper Diary: Measuring Urine, Examples, and Free PDFs [2026 Guide]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Learn how to record diaper use and urine volume, interpret the diary with professionals, and access the original diary and example PDFs.

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Using and Changing Pull-On Adult Diapers: Official Manufacturer Videos [2026 Guide]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Review key fitting and changing steps for pull-on adult diapers alongside manufacturers’ official Japanese-language demonstration videos.

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Follow a three-step learning guide

Start with product types and structure, then move on to selection and fit, and finally to use and changing. The guides below are available in English. Links to Japanese articles are clearly marked.

STEP 01

Types and structure

Understand pull-on adult diapers, tape-fastened adult diapers, incontinence insert pads and pad-holding underwear. Learn what each product is designed to do.

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STEP 02

Choosing a product, absorbency and size

Check the product type, body fit, reference absorbency and time until the next change. Compare the features that matter for the person using the product.

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STEP 03

Fitting, use and changing

Explore insert pad placement, standing leak guards, fastening tapes, changing demonstrations, skin cleansing and disposal after use.

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