TOKYO: The Japanese human fridge, called the Do Hiemon Box, cools one person with approximately 5°C airflow inside a 15°C booth and sells for ¥1.5 million before tax.
TRUSCO Nakayama Corporation began selling the DHE-BOX in Japan on April 1, 2026. Refrigeration and vending-machine manufacturer SDRS developed the unit, while TRUSCO markets it through industrial equipment channels.
The booth directs cold air toward the user’s head, neck, shoulders and back. It offers three airflow settings and shuts down automatically after 20 minutes to help prevent excessive cooling.
Au Japon, un réfrigérateur pour humains a été développé. En entrant dans la cabine, la personne reçoit un flux d’air refroidi jusqu’à 5 °C pour faire rapidement baisser sa température corporelle. pic.twitter.com/W8IDv2d0CK
— KRONIK Insights (@KRONIKInsights) July 20, 2026The 100-volt unit requires no installation and has wheels for movement between locations. Its IPX3-equivalent water resistance allows use at factories, construction sites and outdoor events, according to TRUSCO.
TRUSCO lists operating costs at ¥15.8 per hour, about 48% below the stated cost of a conventional spot air conditioner. The booth weighs 293 kilograms and supports one person weighing up to 150 kilograms.
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Company-linked reporting says users may feel cooler within about 5 minutes, while a 10-minute session may ease heat exhaustion symptoms. TRUSCO markets the device as a temporary cooling station for heatstroke prevention rather than a medical treatment.
