Pickle, Patch & Recover with Salonpas® @ PLAYA Racquet Club, PARC Subang

All fun and good vibes at the Salonpas® Day Pickle & Patch event on 18 May!

Did you know that 18 May marks Salonpas® Day? The date carries special significance in Japan, where "5" is associated with kori (stiffness) and "18" with iyasu (to relieve), together expressing the phrase "Kori wo lyasu," or "relieving stiffness." It's a global celebration that reflects the brand's continued commitment to helping people move more comfortably. 

As Salonpas® celebrates 92 years since its launch in 1934, the brand continues evolving with consumers by leveraging technology, e-commerce, and digital media to support its ambition of achieving double-digit growth in 2026.

It was also inspiring to discover that Salonpas® has been recognized by Euromonitor International as the world's No. 1 OTC topical analgesic patch brand based on sales for the tenth consecutive year since 2016. Euromonitor International also presented Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical with two official certificates, one recognizing Salonpas®'s achievement and one naming Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical as the holder of the world's largest share in the corresponding marketing category for nine years running. Such an incredible milestone that truly reflects the trust consumers have placed in the brand over the years. 

After spending hours playing pickleball, my muscles definitely started feeling sore and fatigued. That was when the recovery station became everyone's favourite spot.

I really enjoyed using the Salonpas® Jet Spray. The instant cooling sensation felt incredibly refreshing after an intense match, especially on tired legs and shoulders. I also love how lightweight and portable it is, super convenient to bring around and use anytime after workouts. 

For deeper post-workout recovery, I also tried the Salonpas® Patch. The patch provided targeted comfort on sore muscle areas. This is definitely something I'd keep on hand after long runs, gym sessions or pickleball games when muscle soreness kicks in. 

The Pickle & Patch event also highlighted Hisamitsu Malaysia's collaboration with PLAYA Racquet Club @PARC Subang, a meaningful step towards connecting more active lifestyle communities across Malaysia while reinforcing Salonpas® role as a trusted recovery companion. 

Founded in 1847 in Japan, with headquarters in Tosu, Saga Prefecture and Tokyo, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. is a global healthcare company specializing in transdermal patch technology. The company is present in more than 50 countries and is known for trusted brands such as Salonpas® and ByeBye-FEVER®.