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18 Best Tried and True Japanese Plastic Wraps in 2022 (Aeon, Okamoto, and More)

Whether you're trying to preserve leftover food or do some cooking in the microwave, there are a number of plastic wraps out there on the market to make your life a whole lot easier. These range from big name brands to ones you can get at the dollar store so, aren't you interested to see which ones are the easiest to use? They actually differ quite heavily in terms of quality, clinginess and strength as well as heat resistance!


Our editors searched Japanese e-commerce sites (Amazon, Rakuten, etc.) for the most popular selling plastic wraps and put them to the test to give you our highest recommendations!


We inspected all the plastic wraps for the following 3 criteria.

  1. Ease of Use
  2. Clinginess
  3. Ability to Trap in Odor


So, which ones stood their ground to become our choice for best buy? Take a look at our results for the next time you decide to buy!

Last updated 09/26/2023

Quick List - Top Japanese Plastic Wraps

1

Kureha

New Kure Wrap
New Kure Wrap

The Very Best Plastic Wrap in Japan

2

Asahi Kasei Home Products

Saran Wrap
Saran Wrap

The Best in Cutting Power

3

Aeon

The Quick and Easy to Cut Kitchen Wrap
The Quick and Easy to Cut Kitchen Wrap

The Most Balanced Cling Wrap

4

Okamoto

Kasinina Tight Wrap
Kasinina Tight Wrap

The Clingiest Plastic Wrap

5

Shin-Etsu Polymer

Polymer Wrap
Polymer Wrap

A Stretchy, Clingy Wrap That's Easy to Cut

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How to Choose Your Plastic Wrap - Buying Guide

Here we have 4 points we would like everyone to consider when choosing their plastic wrap. 

1

Choose Based on the Characteristics of the Material

Most plastic wraps are made of either polyvinylidene chloride, polyvinyl chloride, or polyethylene. Here, we'll introduce the characteristics of each one and we'd like you to choose the one that best suits your needs. 

Polyvinylidene Chloride Prevents Oxidation and Holds in Odor: Recommended for Fresh Foods

Polyvinylidene Chloride Prevents Oxidation and Holds in Odor: Recommended for Fresh Foods

Polyvinylidene chloride keeps out moisture allowing your food to keep longer and protects from letting out any unwanted odors


We especially recommend using a plastic wrap made from this material to store things like meat or fish. It has a resistance to heat as well, making it perfect for use in the microwave. 


There are a number of plastic wraps out there made from polyvinylidene chloride. Since it has that "high-grade quality feel" to it, it's a little on the expensive side.  

Polyvinyl Chloride Clings Hard and Contracts Nicely: Recommended for Foods/Dishes with a Lot of Juices

Polyvinyl Chloride Clings Hard and Contracts Nicely: Recommended for Foods/Dishes with a Lot of Juices

Since plastic wraps containing polyvinyl chloride have great clinging ability, they're recommended for foods or dishes with a lot of liquid. And since the wrap clings so well to containers, it can also be used by restaurants for home delivery of ramen and other dishes.


Its outstanding clinginess prevents liquid spillage but the material itself lets in moisture so it's not recommended for long-term storage. 


Hitachi Wrap, Riken Wrap, and Daiso Wrap are all plastic wraps made from polyvinyl chloride. The cost of these is cheaper than ones made from polyvinylidene chloride

Polyethylene Provides Security at a Reasonable Price: Perfect for Fruits and Vegetables

Polyethylene Provides Security at a Reasonable Price: Perfect for Fruits and Vegetables

Polyethylene contains less additives than other materials giving it that sense of security. It's also known for its strength and ability to hold in liquids


Although it's not really resistant to heat and lets in oxygen, it's perfect for items that need to breathe, like fruits and vegetables


Its cheap cost compared to other plastic wraps also makes it an attractive purchase. 

2

If You Plan on Using It in the Microwave, Choose a Wrap with High Heat Resistance

If You Plan on Using It in the Microwave, Choose a Wrap with High Heat Resistance

If you plan to use your plastic wrap in the microwave, go with one made from polyvinylidene chloride or polyvinyl chloride. Here's a layout of these material's resistances to heat and cold. 


  • Polyvinylidene Chloride: -76°F~284°F
  • Polyvinyl Chloride: -76°F~266°F
  • Polyethylene: -76°F~230°F

However, even when using wraps made from polyvinylidene chloride or polyvinyl chloride, be careful when heating up foods with high oil content. If the oil exceeds the resistance temperature of the wrap, it has the possibility of melting causing holes to form. To prevent this, try as much as possible to avoid having the wrap touch the oily foods directly.

3

Choose a Wrap Whose Box Comes Equipped with a Flap and/or a Stopper

Choose a Wrap Whose Box Comes Equipped with a Flap and/or a Stopper

When choosing to purchase a plastic wrap, try choosing one that has a flap either on the box itself or inside


The flap is used to allow for easier spooling out of the wrap itself. It is visible in the photo above. As long as there's a flap, you'll be able to easily grab the wrap, pull it out smoothly and cut it with no hassle. 


We also recommend those plastic wraps whose boxes come with a stopper preventing the edge of the wrap from getting stuck inside. 

4

Check Where the Cutter is on the Box and What It's Made Of

Check Where the Cutter is on the Box and What It's Made Of

Plastic wraps for use at home stress the importance of safety and usually have the teeth of the cutter pointing down but ones used for business are located on the underside for quick and easy cuts


Each person has their own preference for which one's easier to use but since this part of the box is rather important in terms of ease of use, make sure you know which one you prefer. 

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18 Best Japanese Plastic Wraps

We picked out 18 of the most popular products and tested them for the following: how easy they are to use, their strength of clinginess, and how well they trap in odor. Then, based on how they performed on our tests, we graded and ranked the top 18 best Japanese plastic wraps. ※Japanese prices for some of the products are given; they’ve merely been converted into USD for easy viewing.
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1

Kureha

New Kure Wrap

Kureha New Kure Wrap 1

The Very Best Plastic Wrap in Japan

2

Asahi Kasei Home Products

Saran Wrap

Asahi Kasei Home Products Saran Wrap 1

The Best in Cutting Power

3

Aeon

The Quick and Easy to Cut Kitchen Wrap

Aeon The Quick and Easy to Cut Kitchen Wrap 1

The Most Balanced Cling Wrap

4

Okamoto

Kasinina Tight Wrap

Okamoto Kasinina Tight Wrap 1

The Clingiest Plastic Wrap

5

Shin-Etsu Polymer

Polymer Wrap

Shin-Etsu Polymer Polymer Wrap 1

A Stretchy, Clingy Wrap That's Easy to Cut

6

Daiwa-Bussan

Food Wrap

Daiwa-Bussan Food Wrap 1

A Wrap High in Clinginess But Lacking in Some Areas

7

Mitsubishi Chemical

Diawrap

Mitsubishi Chemical Diawrap 1

A Clingy Wrap with a Bit of Effort

8

Aeon

Food Storage Wrap - Regular

Aeon Food Storage Wrap - Regular 1

The Best Budget Wrap

9

Muji

Food Plastic Wrap

Muji Food Plastic Wrap 1

A Good-quality Wrap with Technical Issues

10

White Max

EMBalance Fresh Wrap

White Max EMBalance Fresh Wrap 1

A Clingy Wrap, but Difficult to Remove

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No.1

Kureha
New Kure Wrap

New Kure Wrap 1
New Kure Wrap 2
Reference price
$3.79
High Mid
Reference price
$3.79
High Mid

The Very Best Plastic Wrap in Japan

A spectacle of amazement, coming in first place is Kureha's NEW Kure Wrap! With just the right thickness, it cuts off easily no matter how long of a sheet you need. 


This was the only wrap we tested to have a V-shaped cutter, where you're able to cut the wrap not from the edge but from the middle. There's also a prevention measure so the wrap doesn't get caught in the flap which makes drawing out the wrap itself extraordinarily easy.


This wrap's clinginess was average but its ability to hold in odors rated incredibly high - so much that you'd be more worried about the smell of the rubber band holding the wrap in place. 


Here at mybest, we have enough confidence to say that this is, by far, the best and strongest plastic wrap sold in Japan!

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No.2

Asahi Kasei Home Products
Saran Wrap

Reference price
$3.31
Mid

The Best in Cutting Power

This wrap had a thick, tough feel to it, allowing you to get the perfect cut every time. It holds in odors surprisingly well, to the point that we left a container of food out covered in wrap for 6 hours without any problem at all


You'll have a tough time separating this wrap should it ever become stuck to itself and, because of that, it unfortunately didn't score well on clinginess


Try your best not to get any wrinkles in it by carefully pressing it down with your fingers. 

No.3

Aeon
The Quick and Easy to Cut Kitchen Wrap

The Quick and Easy to Cut Kitchen Wrap 1
The Quick and Easy to Cut Kitchen Wrap 2
Reference price
$2.47
Mid
Reference price
$2.47
Mid

The Most Balanced Cling Wrap

With a gentle, soft feel that won't stretch out, this is a wrap that'll tear off with no problem at all. With its high strength, it rated highly in clinginess. There was minimal spillage where the wrap overlapped the edge of the container. 


Since it doesn't stretch out, it's easy to cut. And since the flap makes it simple to pull out, it truly is reflective of its name, which is why it ranked in at 3rd place. 


Its one flaw is that it doesn't hold in odors as well as we had hoped. The smell wasn't bad enough for us to give it our worst rating, but we can't recommend this product for preserving strong-smelling foods for a long period of time. 

No.4

Okamoto
Kasinina Tight Wrap

Kasinina Tight Wrap 1
Kasinina Tight Wrap 2
Reference price
$4.17
High Mid
Reference price
$4.17
High Mid

The Clingiest Plastic Wrap

This wrap had a thin, soft feel to it. It's a bit easy to tear and its clinginess is outstanding. With the strength of polyvinyl chloride, not even the slightest drop of liquid will escape


It has a good feel when being cut but if you cut it a bit too short, it tends to stretch out making it more difficult. Although it didn't get the lowest ranking, we were kind of worried about its inability to trap in odors, which led it to be left out of the top 3. 

No.5

Shin-Etsu Polymer
Polymer Wrap

Reference price
$6.38
High

A Stretchy, Clingy Wrap That's Easy to Cut

The thin and soft polyvinyl chloride stretches well while remaining strong, giving it a high rating in the category of clinginess. Since it lacks thickness, you won't have a problem even if you overlap it


Even though the cutter is on the bottom, the wrap doesn't stretch out much, making it comparatively easy to cut, even when cutting short amounts. 

No.6

Daiwa-Bussan
Food Wrap

Food Wrap 1
Source:global.rakuten.com
Food Wrap 2
Reference price
$1.49
Low Mid

A Wrap High in Clinginess But Lacking in Some Areas

This wrap rates quite high in terms of clinginess. There's a bit of leakage but you shouldn't have a problem using it for most storage options


One flaw it has is that the wrap stretches too much when attempting to cut it, making it difficult. It's also not very strong.


Other than that, the wrap flies out at times and you can't cut it right after drawing it out since the flap is in the corner. Small things like these make this wrap rather difficult to use. 

No.7

Mitsubishi Chemical
Diawrap

Diawrap 1
Diawrap 2
Reference price
$2.15
Low Mid
Reference price
$2.15
Low Mid

A Clingy Wrap with a Bit of Effort

This wrap felt a lot like those ranked in lower in the test yet this one was a bit more clear in appearance. 


Its clinginess was also remarkable, giving it our highest score in that category. Since the cutter is on the bottom, it takes a bit of work in order to get the cut you're looking for. 


There was no problem with the cut itself but there were times when the edges wouldn't cut off properly causing the wrap to stretch. It failed in terms of keeping in odors so this product is not recommended for strong-smelling foods. 

No.8

Aeon
Food Storage Wrap - Regular

The Best Budget Wrap

Thin and soft, perfectly reflective of the price. It doesn't stretch out well when you pull on it, making it easy to tear


The wrap does have a good feel to it when cutting it but, with the absence of a flap, it's unfortunately difficult to pull out. We were worried a bit about its inability to hold in odors but it ranked high in terms of clinginess giving it good defense against leakage. 

No.9

Muji
Food Plastic Wrap

Food Plastic Wrap 1
Food Plastic Wrap 2
Food Plastic Wrap 3
Reference price
$2.50
Mid
Reference price
$2.50
Mid

A Good-quality Wrap with Technical Issues

Here we have a plastic wrap without a box so we had to buy a case for it by the same maker. The wrap itself is good quality with above-average clinginess that effectively holds in odors.


The wrap stretched well and we didn't have trouble cutting it but the case is rather heavy and the lid for the cutter doesn't open and close smoothly. The silicon preventing the wrap from rolling back up is nice but since there's no paper flap, you have to work at getting the wrap out. 

No.10

White Max
EMBalance Fresh Wrap

Reference price
$3.75
High Mid

A Clingy Wrap, but Difficult to Remove

Thin and soft with a silky feel to it, it didn't seem like it had the stickiness we were looking for but once we put it on it stuck so hard, it was even a bit difficult to get off.


Although we didn't have too much of a problem with cutting it, we found getting the wrap out to be rather stressful. Since there's no flap, the wrap sticks to the box and tends to tear when trying to get it out. 

How We Tested the Products

How We Tested the Products

We purchased the top 20 best-selling plastic kitchen wraps from Japanese websites like Amazon, Rakuten, etc. and put them to the test! 


We tested each product for the following 3 points. 

① Ease of Use
② Clinginess
③ Ability to Trap in Odor

Test ① Ease of Use

Test ① Ease of Use

We made cuts at 6 and 12 inches, 5 times each for all products to test whether or not we experienced any stress or resistance. 


We checked for whether or not it was easy getting the wrap out, whether the wrap came flying out when pulling at it, and if the wrap itself cut well without stretching out too much. We then rated them for their overall ease of use. 


What influenced our rating the most were how easy the wrap was to get out and how well it cut. We found out from our tests that the easiest ones to use were ones fit with a flap on the box and whose wrap was made out of polyvinylidene chloride! Having these two conditions are quite representative of a well made plastic wrap. 



There were a lot of wraps whose faults were found with its packaging. For example, the stopper equipped for preventing the wrap from flying out of the box dug into the center too much and gave us resistance when trying to get the wrap out or the wrap flying out for no reason or the edge of the wrap getting caught back up in the roll. 

Test ② Clinginess

Test ② Clinginess

We filled ceramic bowls with 20 milliliters of colored water and covered each one with 12 inches of wrap. 



We shook each bowl 30 times to see how much liquid would escape and gave those with minimal leakage our highest rating. 



When testing for clinginess, the ones that rated the highest were the ones made of polyvinyl chloride. The ones we found to be thinner and softer were especially effective against leaks, even after getting wrinkled. 


The polyethylene wrap also scored well on the clinginess test. These ones don't stretch out as much as the polyvinyl chloride ones do, so choose the one that's right for you. 

Test ③ Ability To Trap in Odors

Test ③ Ability To Trap in Odors

We filled a plastic cup with 30 grams of kimchi, vinegar and blue cheese and covered it with our plastic wraps. We then triple wrapped each cup with rubber bands to prevent odors from escaping as much as possible, put each cup inside a Ziplock bag and let it sit for 6 hours at room temperature.  


After the 6 hours, we smelled each bag and gave the ones with the lowest amount of odor our highest rating. 


With other materials, you're bound to be confronted with some horrific smells but with plastic wraps made of polyvinylidene chloride, there is almost no smell at all. While conducting this test, we decided to hide the names of the materials of each plastic wrap but those made with polyvinylidene chloride received our highest rating. 


On the other hand, those wraps made from polyvinyl chloride tended to give off the most odor. Unfortunately, there's no perfect product out there unbeatable in both clinginess and odor suppression. 

Top 5 Japanese Plastic Wraps

No. 1: KurehaNew Kure Wrap

No. 2: Asahi Kasei Home ProductsSaran Wrap

No. 3: AeonThe Quick and Easy to Cut Kitchen Wrap

No. 4: OkamotoKasinina Tight Wrap

No. 5: Shin-Etsu PolymerPolymer Wrap

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