Found right near Shin-Okachimachi Station! Recommended for sensitive skin: What is seaweed shampoo?
Shin-Okachimachi Station is accessible via two lines, the Toei Oedo Line and the Tsukuba Express, making it an excellent base for sightseeing in Tokyo. But did you know that there's a little-known handmade shampoo shop near Shin-Okachimachi Station? Our staff from Hotel COCOSHUKU visited the shop, so we'd like to share more details with you!
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Table of Contents
- Shin-Okachimachi Station: A town where history and redevelopment intersect
- Amazing Seaweed Shampoo
- AMI OIL, a beauty serum exclusively for shampoos
- Try it out
- TAMA BIYO KAGAKU celebrates its 70th anniversary
Shin-Okachimachi Station: A town where history and redevelopment intersect
Before the Oedo Line and Tsukuba Express opened, Shin-Okachimachi Station was tentatively called "Asakusa Asakusa." It's close to Asakusa Station, and walking around the area, you can feel the old-fashioned atmosphere of the downtown area, just as its name suggests.
On the other hand, in recent years, redevelopment has progressed due to its convenient transportation, and construction of condominiums and commercial buildings has been active one after another.
This area was home to many craftsmen during the Edo period, and it has a history of developing as a wholesale district, and is still known as a manufacturing town today.
The "handmade shampoo" shop we're introducing this time is also one that is filled with that spirit of "manufacturing"!


Amazing Seaweed Shampoo
As we were strolling around Shin-Okachimachi Station, we came across the words " Nori Shampoo " and stopped in our tracks. "What kind of shampoo is that?"
When I listened to the explanation inside the store, I learned that Nori Shampoo is a shampoo that gently cleanses hair and scalp with 100% plant-derived cleansing ingredients containing seaweed extract. What's more, it also contains hematin, a hair care ingredient that is gaining attention, which is a great point.
In addition to seaweed shampoo, TAMA BIYO KAGAKU offers a variety of hair care products that are gentle on the hair and scalp.


AMI OIL, a beauty serum exclusively for shampoos
TAMA BIYO KAGAKU's main product is the Pica Kami sama series, which contains seaweed extract, but the company also develops a variety of other products based on customer feedback.
One example is AMI OIL, a pre-shampoo treatment. This revolutionary product can be applied before shampooing and then washed with your regular shampoo to prevent stress and tangles on your hair during washing.

Furthermore, the " Washing Treatment " was developed for those who find the cleansing ingredients in the "Pica Kami sama" shampoo too strong. The treatment gently lifts away dirt and excess sebum without the need for shampoo, making it a recommended product for those who want to save time or go shampoo-free.

Try it out
This "AMI OIL" is a very interesting product. When you apply it to your hair and then shampoo, the shampoo foam becomes soft and fluffy. I have very thin hair and I used to have trouble with it getting tangled when I washed it, but when I tried this "AMI OIL", the tangles were reduced.
Actually, I only bought the trial size of this "AMI OIL" at first, but I liked it so much that I ended up buying the regular size of "AMI OIL" and the "Pica Kami sama" shampoo and after-bath treatment. I felt that all the products were of such high quality that it was made with great care. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is worried about damaged hair.


TAMA BIYO KAGAKU celebrates its 70th anniversary
TAMA BIYO KAGAKU opened their directly managed store at Shin-Okachimachi Station in 2014, but they are a long-established manufacturer founded in 1955. This store shares the technology they have cultivated through OEM products for beauty salons and other beauty parlors.
The store staff were also very kind and helpful in introducing us to the products.
TAMA BIYO KAGAKU is a 30-second walk from the ground-level A4 exit of Shin-Okachimachi Station.


The southern Taito Ward, including Okachimachi, Kuramae, and Asakusabashi, including Shin-Okachimachi Station, is a city with a deep-rooted manufacturing culture.
COCOSHUKU Asakusa Kuramae is a hotel located a 4-minute walk from Kuramae Station, and all rooms have kitchens.
Each room can accommodate up to five people, making this hotel perfect for families and group trips.
Why not stay at COCOSHUKU and explore the Taito Ward?
This place is not just a place to stay, there are many ways to spend your time here. Have a private party or cook a meal in the kitchen. You can seclude yourself in to work or relax with a book. With family, friends, or of course, by yourself. How you use it is up to you, so please spend your time however you like.
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