In October 2025, large-scale production of "green hydrogen" was launched in Tokyo.
TOKYO LIP BALM is a breakthrough product crafted with ingredients powered by this locally-sourced, zero-emission green hydrogen.
While hydrogen is best known as a clean energy source, it also plays an essential role in the manufacturing of many everyday products. Expanding the use of green hydrogen beyond energy applications unlocks new possibilities for a more sustainable future. Let's take the first step together toward making this green future our new everyday standard.
TOKYO LIP BALM Distribution Details
TOKYO LIP BALM is distributed at the Tokyo Keihinjima Green Hydrogen Plant, the Tokyo Hydrogen Museum (Tokyo Suiso-miru), and at events held in Tokyo, from November 4, 2026.
Please note that the number of items available each day is limited.
Tokyo Hydrogen Museum (Tokyo Suiso-miru)
(1-3-2 Shiomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo)
Currently distributed to visitors who come to the facility and complete a questionnaire. (Closed on Mondays)
Click here for access to Suiso Miru.
Tokyo Keihinjima Green Hydrogen Plant
(3-5-1 Keihinjima, Ota-ku, Tokyo)
Currently distributed to all participants of the facility tours held every Wednesday and Friday.
Click here to apply for the tour.
For information on distribution at other events held in Tokyo, please check below.
Distribution Information at Events
To be confirmed
Lip Balm and Hydrogen?
Hydrogen has gained attention in recent years as a clean energy source for the future, but did you know that it is also widely used as material in products we use every day? Because of its ability to harden oils and remove odors, hydrogen plays an important role in the production of cosmetics, vitamins, and many other everyday products.
Lip balm is made from a blend of various ingredients. One of the ingredients used in TOKYO LIP BALM is “hydrogenated polyisobutene”, a synthetic emollient oil.
Polyisobutene is originally a highly viscous liquid. Adding hydrogen through a process called hydrogenation makes the ingredient more stable.
How TOKYO LIP BALM Is Made
To learn more, click each process below.
Division of Roles
Tokyo Metropolitan Government: Overall coordination and provision of green hydrogen (organizer)
Shiseido Company, Limited: Ingredient supervision and evaluation, formulation development
Shiseido Creative Co., Ltd.: Design and promotion production
Nikko Rica Corporation: Ingredient manufacturing
Tokiwa Corporation: Content and container manufacturing, quality assurance
Niwa Printing Co., Ltd.: Package printing
This product was developed through a joint project involving the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Shiseido, and other companies to promote the use of green hydrogen. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government does not endorse or guarantee the efficacy of this product.
