Best Sand for Cats in Japan: Expert Review in 2025

If you are a new cat owner you must have faced many issues regarding how to feed a baby pet, make them play, train them for their toilet, and so on. Among all of them, most people have questions about cat litter management. There are varieties of cat litter available. Some of them are in sand form, while others are in chip form. These cat litter also contain different specialties like odor-removing, anti-bacterial, and deodorizing qualities. Most new pet owners fail to decide properly. This article will discuss several best-rated cat litter brands and all of their specifications available in Japan.

If you are in a hurry, you can buy the most suitable item based on your budget, preference, and also our recommendations given below. Based on our study, we concluded that-
– The Editor’s Choice – Wooden cat sand
– The Overall Best Product – Nyantomo Clean Toilet Deodorizing Antimicrobial Chip
– The Best Value Product – Lion Odor-Absorbing cat sand

The Best 5 sand brands for cats in Japan

Here are the details of each item on the above list-

1. Nyantomo Clean Toilet Deodorizing Antimicrobial Chip

Brand	Clean Toilet With Nyan
Pet Type	Cat
Special Feature	System Toilet
Available in	2.5L x 3 packs; 2.5L x 6 packs; 4.4L pack; 4.4L x 4 packs

Nyantomo cat litter is one of the most popular and widely used cat litter in Japan. It is lightweight, absorbs cat pee quickly, and removes odor very fast. Moisture-wicking is too fast, and it is also easy to use. That’s why most cat lovers prefer this brand. Nyantomo cat litter is available in different quantities. So you can purchase according to your demand. While these antimicrobial chips are used, they produce a good smell of wood. The chips don’t turn into dust when covered with cat pee. As it is a very famous brand and its impressive qualities, the cost is a little high. But quality indeed costs money.

2. Lion Odor-Absorbing Cat Sand

Brand	Lion Odor Absorbing Sand
Pet Type	Cat
Color	Multicolored
Dimension	15.0 x 11.8 x 2.0 inches
Available in	5.5L x 4 packs

Lion-branded cat sands are popular for their high-quality odor-absorbing feature. Moreover, it wicks moisture very fast, which is helpful to keep your home humidity clean. Multicolored sand looks pretty unique. One bag can be used for a long period. This lion cat sand stops the growth of odor bacteria for 24 hours which helps you keep the cat toilet clean. It also helps to reduce odors produced by ammonia. When a cat does pee or poop, the sand becomes hard. Then it becomes easier to remove it with a scrap. Thus the toilet and the surrounding area can be kept dirt-free. The smell of deodorant released from the sand attracts the customers deeply. That’s why many cat lovers recommend this lion brand cat sand to others.

3. Wooden cat sand – Hitachi Kako

Brand	Hitachi Kako
Pet Type	Cat
Dimension	40 x 27 x 6.5 cm
Available in	6L x 6 packs; 12L pack; 12L x 4 packs

Hitachi Kako is also a very well-known brand. It is available in different quantities according to customers’ choice. Lightweight, good absorbency, and odor decreasing are its specialties. It is also good at moisture absorption. Large grains help cat sand to be less scattered. It also helps cats to walk over comfortably. This brand is less costly than other brands that many customers would love to hear about. But some cats like to do their toilet in large grains, and some cats in the sand. These materials are all for cat purposes, so the product choice varies from one cat to another.

4. Tofukas Sand K Cat Sand

Brand	Tofukas
Pet Type	Cat
Dimension	11.8 x 2.6 x 17.7 inches
Available in	7L x 4 packs

Tofukas cat sand is one of the best-rated cat sands available in Japan. This cat sand is best at liquid absorbency. This cat sand can be reused by drying up in the sunlight. So in an air-conditioned home, humidity adjustment won’t be difficult. Using this cat sand doesn’t produce any waste; it gets hard firmly after use. Some buyers may not like only one thing about this Tofukas cat sand, which is a little expensive item. And one other thing, as this cat sand is sold as a case consisting of four packs, those looking for a single pack to buy might have a little bit of trouble.

5. Deosand Cat Sand, Paper Sand

Brand	Deo Sand
Pet Type	Cat
Scent	Uni Charm
Dimension	13.0 x 3.0 x 16.9 inches
Available in	5L pack; 5L x 6 packs

Like other cat litter, Deosand also contains good absorbency, odor elimination technology, and other qualities. It is also lightweight, which provides your pets with much comfort. Materials of the Deosand brand reduce special uni charm scent which attracts pets and even gives your room a fresh odor-free environment. The used sand can be removed easily as it solidifies to a certain size. All are good about this cat sand or paper sand brand. But the artificial scent they use has been a matter of bother for both pets and their owners. So there is a mixed review among the customers. But overall, it is also a brand of high demand.

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– Our editorial team reviewed this article and approved it for publication.