Home 10 Best Massage Chair Reviews on the Market (Feb. 2017)Can't read the text above?Try another text or an audio CAPTCHAText in the box:What's this?Best "Robotic" Massage Chairs? September 18, 2013 Subscribe A family member with ongoing back and neck issues finds monthly massages from a masseuse quite effective at maintaining their functionality. Recently, they tried a demo of one of the high-end "robotic" massage chairs (Panasonic MA-70) at a trade fair and were quite impressed with it. Has anyone had experience with owning and using one of these chairs over a longer period of time? If so, what are your recommendations? I have begun basic due diligence in researching massage chairs on the internet, and there seems to be little in the way of objective reviews available. One site which was quite informative was from a retailer of these chairs who keeps an up-to-date blog on the products they sell. From this I gleaned a couple pieces of information. One is that the Panasonic chairs are no longer made in Japan, which seems to have decreased customers interest in purchasing them, and second that there is another well considered Japanese brand called Inada.
I emphasize Japanese massage chairs because they seem to be the centre of the world market with 20% of Japanese homes apparently owning one. They also seem to have the best warranties, which seems wise with a complex piece of machinery like this. However, if there are competitive chairs made elsewhere, I would be interested in hearing about positive experiences with them too. the complete guide to japanese robots posted by John Spacey, April 27, 2012 At the cheap end a Shiatsu massage in Tokyo costs 1500 yen for 15 minutes. That's 6000 yen an hour (about $75 an hour). There's another far more technologically advanced massage option that's completely free: massage chairs in Tokyo electronics stores.All you have to do is line up to "try" a massage chair because you might "buy" it.The best massage chairs have helmets.In one sense, massage chairs are a type of robot (fulfilling a traditionally human profession). Japan invests more in robot research than any other country.Japanese massage chairs are incredibly advanced.
It's like a real massage. Remote controls are in Japanese and have dozens of cryptic buttons.It's best to find a sales person or friend to explain the chair to you.Whatever you do — never buy a massage chair. You'll never leave the house again. 102 Things To Try In Japan 104 Things To Do In Kyoto 81 Interesting Cities In Japan 67 Reasons You Won't Like Japan 30 Things To Do In Japan At Night 127 Things To Do In Japan 12 Things To Do In Japan This July Recently on Japan Talk Video Games In Japan A lively element of popular Japanese culture that began with Japan's dominance of the global video game industry from the years 1978 to 2002. Silver Week: Japan's Elusive Mega Holiday Once in a blue moon Japan gets a 5 day holiday in September called Silver Week. One of Japan's great national pastimes.WELCOME TO INADA (UK) Aches, pain and stress are becoming commonplace in this modern world. How about a nice full-body shiatsu massage?
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Jan 4, 2017, 12:30 PMSorry i can't seem find that pageFirst, a little history on the massage chair industry. The first massage chairs were made in Japan in the late 1950 and early 1960s. As a result in the early days of massage chairs, Japan was the primary source. These beginnings are one of the reasons Japan has the highest percentage of households that own a massage chair, according to the Wall Street Journal, governmental estimates to be 15% of the total population. In 1980 manufacturing of massage chairs extended into Singapore, and soon after several factories in China began making massage chairs. Most of these companies were already makers of various household appliances for the consumer market, and they expanded to take advantage the growing massage chair industry. Today China, Singapore and Japan still lead massage chair manufacturing globally, and the primary markets for massage chairs are likewise Asian markets. However the demand for massage chairs in the USA is now rapidly expanding, and many consumers are curious as to the origins of the massage chairs available in the US market.
In the early days of massage chairs the answer to this question was probably yes – since Japan was the genesis for manufacturing, and likely provided a higher quality product while new factories in other markets got up to speed. As new manufacturers across Asia emerged, China-based operations in particular quickly matched the quality of Japanese massage chairs – much like you see in PC and other electronics industries (Apple for example has traditionally made their products in China). Today there are no perceptible differences by country of origin, and in fact even massage chairs advertised as “Made in Japan” get many of their parts, electronics and other technology from factories in China and Taiwan. Some of the traditionally made-in-Japan manufacturers such as Panasonic have moved their manufacturing to China, and LG Korea also sources its massage chairs from China. You can learn where most of the leading premium massage chairs are manufactured, by visiting this excellent massage chair resource.
In 2015 China is home to many of the the largest massage chair manufacturers in the world, and state-of-the-art factories producing massage chairs to discriminating US quality standards – including advanced certification labs, sound analysis studios, and innovative engineering techniques. Still, like anywhere there are factories that don’t uphold the strictest quality standards, and are more focused on volume production and “making a quick buck” on the growing demand in the US. As a potential massage chair buyer you want to seek dealers and manufacturers who not only adhere to the highest possible production standards, but also know their chairs – AND their competitors’ chairs – “inside and out.” Listen for signs that they don’t just give lip service to “high quality” chairs, but rather are actively engaged in massage chair engineering and innovations. Here at Elite we keep close tabs on all massage chair manufacturers and are happy to share our insights.
Due to compelling comparative costs, Asia-based manufacturing will likely be the standard in the foreseeable future. So when assessing a massage chair reseller, ask if they regularly visit their Asia-based factories – regardless whether their massage chairs are made in China, Japan or Singapore. Ask how often they visit other factories (not just their own) to stay current on latest innovations, and how the various manufacturers differ. Ask about safety certifications, such as ETL, Proposition 65 in California, and other standards of best practice (some of these are not just “nice to haves” but required in some states) – these can also be signs to overall manufacturing quality. So when asking “where are your massage chairs made?” – remember that it’s not just the location of the factory; but more importantly the knowledge and expertise of those who make them. Eric Henderson has a BA in Physiological Psychology from the University of Minnesota and has been working in the massage chair industry since 2005.