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    Kao’s Merries brand generates more than ¥10 billion in sales annually and is the leading premium diaper brand in Japan.

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    A single Merries diaper costs two to three times that of a Unicharm diaper manufactured locally, as Kao exports such products from Japan to India. Kao hopes to capitalize on Merries's reputation for being  gentle to the skin, which is highly valued in many countries.

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