KATHMANDU: Famous Japanese cosmetic brands MEISHOKU and MOMOTANI have launched their skincare and beauty products for the first time in Kathmandu.

Both of these brands are owned by Momotani Juntenkan Ltd, a company with 136 years of history in cosmetics manufacturing in Japan and is well known globally for its acne care and other skincare products.

Momotani Juntenkan Company started with an acne care product BIGANSUI in 1885 and developed various skincare products over time.

The company had the honor of supplying cosmetics to the Japanese Emperor. Currently, MEISHOKU and MOMOTANI brands are being sold in 25 countries in the world.

The product availability ranges from Acne care, Skincare, Haircare to Makeup. All of these products are made in Japan.

The company has officially entered Nepal with Nepalese importing and marketing partner Laughing Yeti Trading Pvt. Ltd.

Laughing Yeti Trading Pvt. Ltd runs popular Japanese stores KAIMONO Japan based in New Baneshwor and Pulchwok (all household, cosmetics, and consumer products fully imported from Japan) and TOUCH ME Japan at Civil Mall (Japanese bag brands for all sexes and to-be-launched-soon accessories).

The entity was created by all young Nepali youths that are working internationally and with the aim of transferring the global knowledge to the Nepali society and producing young Nepali leaders through “Youth Empowerment” and “Female Empowerment”.

Laughing Yeti Trading Private Limited has also opened its first Japanese Cosmetic and Skin Care store under the name KIREI COSME Japan in New Baneshwor.

The store aims to empower Nepali women and give easy access to Japanese skincare products that are authentic, sustainable, and are used by millions of women all around the world. KIREI COSME Japan exclusively sells Momotani and Meishoku Branded Skincare and cosmetics products.

The store is located at New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, next to Kaimono Japan.

Swastima Khadka, a leading and influential actress, officially launched the brand and the store by cutting the ribbon.

During the video message, Hiroshi Wada, Corporate Officer and General Manager, Momotani Juntenkan Ltd Japan, said that the aim of the company is to enrich lives and bring smiles and happiness through these products.

Mr. Hiroshi also said that Momotani Juntenkan will provide more and more meaningful products to the Nepali customers through LAUGHING YETI Japan that is being run passionately by the young Nepali youths that are based abroad.

Talking with the Media, Gaurav Thapa, one of the representatives of Laughing Yeti Trading Pvt. Ltd. said that the team is very thankful for all the support they are receiving from those involved including their dear customers in making this launch a success.

He further mentioned they are completely thrilled to bring this well-known Japanese brand to Nepal and are looking forward to expanding sales and distribution of these products all over Nepal very soon.

Momotani and Meishoku branded products are also available at Daraz and KAIMONO Japan online stores.