ヨコイ of the 白鳩 Group, which manufactured Japan's first general-use masks, completed its project to use 5 million masks that had remained in storage by providing them at cost, approximately 5 months after its launch. The project provided 80% of the surplus inventory, donated 10% to local governments and avoided the disposal of the remaining 10%.
ヨコイ of the 白鳩 Group, which manufactured Japan's first general-use masks, launched a project on 7 April 2026 to provide all 5 million masks in its inventory at cost, with the aim of avoiding their disposal, and ended the project at the end of August of the same year.
As its final results, approximately 80% of the surplus inventory was provided to individuals and businesses nationwide that regularly need masks. The masks were purchased at cost as high-quality products made in Japan, and many messages of support were received.
Approximately 10% of the remaining inventory was donated to local governments and organizations, where it is scheduled to be used for disaster stockpiles and in local healthcare and welfare settings. Disposal was reduced from the initial plan and held to approximately 10%. The company indicated that it plans to use the resources freed up going forward for such purposes as developing new products.