16 Best Tried and True Japanese Daytime Menstrual Pads in 2022 (Kao, Megami, and More)

This was the only pad that earned top scores in all categories. It absorbed liquid into its center lining without expanding, and there was no moisture left on the top layer.

The material of this pad is comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time without any sort of discomfort. If you'll only take the very best daytime pad, this is the one.

We were surprised at how absorbent and well-ventilated these Megami pads were despite their ultra-compact size. The center of the pad absorbs liquid while leaving the top layer dry and smooth. We'd recommend these for comfortable long-time wear.

The biggest plus about these pads was the fact that they're made with 100 percent soft cotton. The center of the pad absorbed liquid without a problem, and though there was a bit of moisture left on the surface, we judged its ventilation good enough to give it a 4.0.

Since they're a bit thick, you may not be able to carry around a lot at once time; however, they're super absorbent, so they'd be good for heavy flow days;

We gave this pad a high grade because it absorbed all of the liquid into its center while only leaving a bit on the surface; this means it's both absorbent and well-ventilated.

We wish the pads were just a bit thinner, but they're pretty compact anyway. We think these pads would be comfortable even for long periods of time.

These pads received a 4.0 in the thickness category because we were able to fit as many as five pads in our carry pouch, whereas we could only squeeze two or three of other pads in there. They're also quite breathable and comfortable.

We noticed a bit of liquid seeping out the top and bottom after our liquid test, so we weren't able to give this a 4.0 in the absorption category. But if you're looking for a comfortable and portable pad, this is a great product to consider.

Hardly any liquid stuck to the tissue we put on the pad after injecting liquid, so we gave it a 4.0 for being so breathable. However, we didn't really like how liquid spread out to other areas of the pad, and we wish it was a little more comfortable.

It does a pretty decent job otherwise, though, so we'd recommend this for the point in your period when your flow starts to become lighter.

This pad didn't absorb the ideal amount of liquid, but it also didn't prevent any from seeping out the sides. We were a little concerned about liquid that stuck to the tissue we put over the top of the pad, so we gave it a 3.0 in ventilation.

Since they're not super comfortable, you may want to change them often. Luckily, we were able to fit up to five pads in a pouch.

We thought the cat design on the pad was super cute, but it's that exact design that makes the surface of the pad uneven, which may bother some.

There's also a chance you might leak out the sides if you wear this for too long, so frequent changes may be necessary. However, the material of this pad is very soft and comfortable; we'd recommend this to those looking for a cheap and comfortable pad.