〜CLAS solves the serious problems of preparing for childbirth, such as "high cost for short term use".
- The following is content from the press release -
Baby equipment rentals are available at CLAS:https://clas.style/baby_kids/
Circulating Furniture and Appliance Rental and Subsk, Inc.CLAS (Class)(Head Office: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; President: Hirotake Kubo), operator of the "Class" brand, will begin its long-awaited nationwide expansion on February 9, 2026, focusing on baby products to ease the burden on households raising children due to the prolonged rise in prices. (*Excluding Okinawa, remote islands and some areas)
Background of launch: New approach to soaring "birth preparation costs
While the government's expansion of child allowances has been in full swing since October 2024, the recent global rise in raw material and logistics costs has also affected the prices of high-quality baby products that are essential for childcare. In particular, the high quality of large items such as cribs with excellent functionality tends to place a heavy burden on initial costs, making them a major consideration for households at a time of overlapping life events.
CLAS makes high-quality items more accessible and lowers the hurdles in preparing for childbirth by offering the option of using these excellent products for an affordable monthly fee for as long as needed. This backs up the ideal childcare environment for everyone, while making more room in the family budget.
Three points to solve "problems" of households raising children
1. significant initial cost containment (household support)
The average duration of crib use is about six months,More than 80% of CLAS users choose to return within 9 months(*). By making baby items available on an affordable "monthly basis" instead of "purchasing" them, large expenditures before and after the birth of a child are leveled out. The savings can be used flexibly for day-to-day living expenses and future preparations, supporting "smart household budget management.
(*Calculated based on in-house research and CLAS "crib" return data from February 2022 to December 2025)
Expand delivery area to nationwide (increase convenience)
The distribution network has been improved, making it possible for those who have given up on the service because they are outside the service area to use the service, regardless of where they live. We have created an environment where you can receive high quality baby products at a reasonable monthly fee from anywhere in Japan.
3. zero "disposal hassle" (improved time performance)
With CLAS, you can request the return of large items with a single phone call, and CLAS will pick them up at your doorstep, creating more time for busy moms and dads.
Safe Quality CLAS Maintenance
Condensing the know-how gained from circulating more than 10,000 commercial items approximately 300,000 times, CLAS has established its own inspection standards for each product to ensure that baby products can be used with confidence.
Inspection standards were developed by staff with over 30 years of experience in quality control of baby products.
Inspection and cleaning are carried out mainly by experienced professionals, and for some products, cleaning is outsourced to trusted outside specialists.
To ensure that all people can use our products with peace of mind, we pay the utmost attention to hygiene and safety, and deliver only products that meet our strict standards to our customers.
For more information on maintenance procedures and other details, please click here.
https://clas.style/article/2318
Delivery Area
With this nationwide expansion, CLAS will deliver a freer and lighter lifestyle to an even greater number of customers. The number of products, mainly baby products, that are eligible for nationwide delivery will be expanded sequentially.
- All product delivery service area (all furniture and home appliances): Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo (*Some areas are not served.)
- Products eligible for nationwide delivery (baby items, etc.): Products marked "Return by Sagawa Express" on the product detail page can be delivered nationwide in Japan. (*Excluding Okinawa, remote islands, and some areas)
Monthly fees for major items (example) *Tax inclusive prices as of February 6, 2026
We are not sure if it is right for your child“ or ”It is too expensive for a short term use“... CLAS provides a solution to these serious concerns of mothers and fathers, from ”trial use" to "short term use". CLAS provides solutions to the "problems" of childcare, from "trial" to "short-term use".
If you like a product you have rented, you can "purchase it later" for the amount you have paid for it, minus the monthly fee (*only applicable products). The monthly fee becomes lower the longer you continue to use the product, so it is easy on your finances even if you use the product for a longer period than planned.
crib
2,310 yen/month from 4th month, 1,650 yen/month from 13th month
bouncer
1,694 yen/month from 4th month, 1,210 yen/month from 13th month
baby carrier
2,079 yen/month from 4th month, 1,485 yen/month from 13th month
baby scale
980 yen/month from 4th month, 700 yen/month from 13th month
*Tax included prices and discount rates as of February 6, 2026. A separate delivery fee will be charged for each item.
About "CLAS": A hybrid "rent x buy" experience for furniture and appliances
CLAS" is a service that reduces the burden of initial costs and hassles, and makes it easy and convenient to use the most suitable consumer durables such as furniture and home appliances at any given time. It offers the freedom and flexibility to start by "borrowing" on a monthly basis, "buying" with residual value payments, "returning" when no longer needed, and "exchanging" to always use the most appropriate product.
By repairing and cleaning furniture and appliances returned after use and reusing them, the company has been able to avoid disposal. A demonstration project by the Ministry of the Environment has confirmed that this business is 36% less CO2 emission and 38% less waste generation compared to conventional sell-out businesses (as of February 2023). *Impact created by the class:https://clas.style/company/news/227
Features of CLAS
- Buy later: Products you like can be purchased for a price less the monthly usage fee (*excluding some products).
- The longer you use it, the more you save: 50% off from the 13th month after you start using it!
- Assembly and installation options: We can have a professional assemble and install the product for you upon delivery.
- Safe stain compensation: No additional charge upon return if the stain is caused by normal use (*from 300 yen/month per item)
- Pickup of unwanted items: We will pick up your personal furniture and appliances that you no longer need when you order (*3,300 yen/item)
- No need for packing and dismantling: When returning large items, the contractor takes care of everything from dismantling to removal, so there is no need for hassle.
What is CLAS? :https://clas.style/article/1944
How to use CLAS
- Choose a product and place an order: The entire procedure is completed on the web. After selecting products, please choose a price plan
- Receive the product: We can take care of the whole process from assembly to installation.
- Use the products: There is no return period. Feel free to use the products according to your lifestyle!
- Exchange, return or purchase: You can exchange, return or even purchase the product later (*only for eligible products).
How to make the most of "Furniture and Appliance Rental Subs."https://clas.style/article/1299
About Us
Company name: Class Co.
Location: Headquarters: Aobadai Studio 2F, 4-6-6 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Kyoto Office "KRP BIZ NEXT", 93 Chudoji Kurita-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Representative: Hirotake Kubo, President and Representative Director
Establishment : April 24, 2018
Corporate website:https://clas.style/company.html
