AQUA Massugu Drum Series Wins Japan Childcare Support Grand Prize 2026
The award highlights how home appliances are being evaluated for their direct impact on easing the daily burdens of parents, a growing focus in Japan's consumer market.
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AQUA's Massugu Drum Series (AQW-DX Model) has won the 7th Japan Childcare Support Grand Prize 2026 in the corporate category. The award, organized by the Japan Childcare Support Association, recognizes products that support child-rearing families. The drum washer-dryer features a compact size, large capacity, ozone air wash, and automatic detergent dispenser, among other functions aimed at reducing household labor.
The Massugu Drum Series uses the same horizontal drum structure as AQUA's commercial laundry machines, allowing it to fit in a space similar to a top-loading washer while offering large capacity. The model includes an ozone air wash function that claims to suppress viruses and pollen, a bubble full wash for stubborn stains, and a night course for late-night laundry. The judging committee praised its compact size and high cleaning performance, noting that the ability to choose the door opening direction is a plus for families.
The Japan Childcare Support Grand Prize covers eight areas including home appliances, daily goods, and local government projects. This year, 32 products and services won in the corporate category alongside four local governments.
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