This editor’s note highlights the key facts and market implications behind “Saunario to Launch ‘FIR S’ Far-Infrared Low-Temp”, with emphasis on sourcing, product fit, fabrication, logistics, or buyer impact.
Saunario (operated by Matsumoto Residence), a company specializing in sauna development and sales, will launch the far-infrared low-temperature sauna 'FIR S' on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The product aims to improve the quality of life for elderly individuals suffering from cold sensitivity, sleep disorders, frailty, and other conditions. The 'FIR S' is a space-saving, single-user model designed for safe installation and operation within care facilities. It comes with a full refund guarantee for added peace of mind.
Development Background
As society ages, the number of elderly people struggling with "geriatric syndromes" such as cold sensitivity, sleep disorders, and muscle weakness is increasing. While many studies have proven the health benefits of saunas, traditional high-temperature saunas and löyly saunas pose life-threatening risks like falls and heat shock, making their introduction into care facilities difficult. This led the company to develop the safe and effective far-infrared low-temperature sauna "FIR S."
Product Features
The sauna features a "safety x effectiveness" design optimized for the elderly. Far-infrared rays gently warm the body's core to promote blood flow, with expected preventive effects against frailty and weakened immunity. It operates at a low temperature setting of 40–60°C and comes standard with safety features like timers and temperature limit controls, making it safe for use in care settings. It also accommodates additions like ramps, handrails, and custom sizing.
Improvements in elderly users' body temperature regulation and sleep quality through far-infrared thermal effects can reduce the frequency of nighttime monitoring and anxious behaviors. This fundamentally reduces the physical and mental stress on care staff in their daily work, contributing to a better work environment. The compact design requires only 100cm x 100cm of floor space, with no construction or renovation needed. Delivery and installation can be completed in as little as one day, and it can fit into single-person spaces. By changing the exterior walls, the sauna can also be used outdoors. A limited-time 60-day full refund guarantee lowers the barrier to adoption for facilities, allowing them to try the product with confidence. Trial units are also available for demonstration.
Product Specifications
Product Name: SAUNARIO FIR S
Release Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Type: Far-infrared low-temperature sauna (single user) Price: 1,000,000 yen (tax included) Contents: Far-infrared low-temperature sauna unit, 60-day full refund guarantee Dimensions: External: Width 100cm x Depth 100cm x Height 200cm Materials: Domestic Japanese cypress (hinoki), plywood, etc.
Sales Channel: Official website (via phone or email)
Company Overview
Trade Name: Saunario (operated by Matsumoto Residence) Representative: Kengo Matsumoto Location: 354-2 Yamagata-Iwaminami, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture 501-2506 Business: Sauna planning, manufacturing, and sales; housing construction, renovation, and remodeling
