■ EPEIOS's Business Development as a Lifestyle Solution Brand
Chairman and CEO Kin Sei-san explained that although the company was founded just in 2020, they have strived to provide products that enrich not only material wealth but also the spirit, by maximally reflecting the essence of Japanese craftsmanship in their products as a lifestyle solution brand. This effort led to a collaboration with Enmono Co., Ltd., and secured Tuya, a top player in the global IoT industry, as a strategic business partner. He also noted that the Japanese IoT sector is expected to see high growth, with achievements exceeding 5 trillion yen in 2021 and an average annual growth rate projected at 9.1% until 2026. He believes this partnership will be a strong tailwind for EPEIOS JAPAN Co., Ltd.

■ The New Lifestyle Proposed by the "FoElem" Brand
President and CEO Takehiko Komazaki introduced "FoElem," named after "Four Elements," explaining that its design evokes the changes found in nature through the four elements. The series aims not only to expand and enhance functionality but also to enable convenient and personalized use tailored to individual preferences and lifestyles through the original EPEIOS Life application, realizing diverse and practical applications for different living situations.

■ The Smart Humidifier "Heal": Stimulating the Senses, Nourishing the Soul
Heal, with its distinctive design reminiscent of the "Water" element, is inspired by the natural cycle of water evaporating into the sky, returning as rain, and falling back to the earth. The glass tank, designed with an "hourglass" motif, further expresses the series' concept of "the passage of time." Beyond its aesthetics, Heal (Heal) embodies its product concept of "moistening the soul" with three key features: "sound, light, and aroma." For humidification, it employs a hybrid system combining heating and ultrasonic technology. Heating the water offers sterilization benefits and provides comfortable warmth without lowering room temperature, while the ultrasonic method is energy-efficient and gentle on the wallet. This combination creates a humidifier that is comfortable, safe, and eco-friendly.
Prior to the November 17 launch, a pre-order campaign was initiated on a crowdfunding site, with details about the designers kept confidential. The campaign achieved over 600% of its funding goal. Notably, among crowdfunding participants, who tend to be predominantly male, 70% of the backers were women, indicating a strong positive reception, particularly from women.

Release Date: General sales start November 17
■ Model Number: EPHM501
■ Power Supply: AC100V ~
■ Power Frequency: 50/60Hz
■ Power Consumption: 117W
■ Humidification Capacity: Approx. 220ml/h
■ Humidification Time: Max. 10 hours
■ Applicable Floor Area: 4-7 tatami mats
■ Glass Tank Capacity: 1L
■ Main Unit Dimensions: W400 x H197 x D201mm
■ Main Unit Weight: 2.65kg
■ Selling Price: Open (Suggested Retail Price: ¥24,000)

■ Near-Zero Cooking Time: The Magical Smart Non-Fry Oven "Chef"
Chef, themed around the "Fire" element, features a unique semi-circular shape, unlike conventional ovens, inspired by pizza ovens. With its two key features—healthy non-fried cooking without oil and effortless "set-and-forget" cooking—it is an evolved model of EPEIOS's popular "non-fry oven," truly a "magical cooking appliance."

Release Date: Scheduled for mid-December next month
■ Model Number: EPAO502
■ Power Supply: AC100V 50/60Hz
■ Power Consumption: 1350W
■ Oven Capacity: 14L
■ Power Cord Length: 1.2m
■ Temperature Control: 50-220°C
■ Main Unit Dimensions: W350 x H380 x D352mm
■ Main Unit Weight: 10.8kg
■ Selling Price: Open

■ Barista-Quality Coffee at Home: The "Mocca" Smart Coffee Maker That Grants Your Wishes
The design, themed around the "Earth" element, is inspired by the natural cycle of coffee cherries falling to the earth, sprouting into trees, bearing fruit, and eventually returning to the soil.
For the development of Mocca, the coffee taste was supervised by Hidenori Izaki, the 15th World Barista Champion, promising an exquisite flavor experience for everyone.
Release Date: Scheduled for Spring 2023

■ Recreating That Breeze: The "Wind" Smart Fan for Your Travels
Themed around the "Air" element, the Wind fan is designed with a jet engine motif, embodying the wish for users to feel as if they are visiting cherished or dream destinations anytime. With features like the "Wind Simulation Mode," which recreates wind rhythms from various regions in Japan, this circulator aims to provide an experience of traveling to different places while staying in your room.
Release Date: Scheduled for Spring 2023

■ The Ultimate Smart Home Appliances from World-Renowned Designers
The FoElem project, launched with Benoît Pierre Emery—an internationally acclaimed art director and fashion designer who served as chief designer for textiles, including scarves and tableware, at Hermès for approximately 10 years—and Damian O’Sullivan, who has designed bags and accessories for Hermès and contributed to numerous renowned brands such as Paul Smith, Shiseido, and Louis Vuitton, marked a first-time challenge for both world-class designers.

During an engaging talk session, the two designers expressed their delight in the collaborative process of refining the designs alongside the EPEIOS JAPAN team, who were committed to pursuing not only aesthetics but also functionality. They found the experience to be a wonderful demonstration of craftsmanship and an enjoyable challenge in designing for the new category of "home appliances."

＜Event Information＞
◇ Event Name ◇ EPEIOS "FoElem" New Product Launch Event
◇ Date ◇ Thursday, November 17, 2022
◇ Venue ◇ Vector Studio (16F Akasaka Garden City, 4-15-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
◇ Speakers ◇ Kin Sei-san, Chairman and CEO, EPEIOS JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Takehiko Komazaki, President and CEO, EPEIOS JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Mr. Benoît Pierre Emery
Mr. Damian O‘Sullivan

■ Designer Profiles
Benoît Pierre Emery
(Benoît Pierre Emery)
Art Director / Fashion Designer
Graduated from the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Appliqués et des Métiers d'Art in Paris and the Royal College of Art in London.
Subsequently served as Art Director at the Cartier Foundation before joining Paco Rabanne and
Misa Harada.

Damian O‘Sullivan
(Damian O‘Sullivan)
Studied design at the Royal College of Art, and upon graduation began designing bags and accessories for Hermès.
He has since participated in design projects for many renowned brands, including:
Anish Kapoor, ASICS, Camper, Delvaux,
Paul Smith, Rosenthal, Shiseido, Louis Vuitton, and
many others.

【Company Overview】
Company Name: EPEIOS JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Address: 6F Higashi-Nihonbashi EX Bldg., 3-4-18 Higashi-Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0004
Phone Number: 03-6810-8780