Most countries are well-known for some specific cultural peculiarities. Japan is probably one of the most exotic ones. The country is famous for its inventions and strange (only to my opinion) things that can exist only there. Some of them are weird, others are genius. A couple of them are somewhere in between.
In this article, I decided to amuse you by the most exotic and strange ones which are still awesome to see and use. Stay tuned for this one and read the full content. I bet you'll find a lot of interesting things to learn and discuss with your dearest and nearest. If you are ready, meet the most interesting and unusual genius inventions to be found only in Japan.
20. Turning train seats
Traveling should be comfortable by all means. If you don't like sitting with your back in the direction of travel you could just turn your seat to any side you want. The thing is, also if you just don't like looking at your travel companions. Introverts they love you! Just think about it.
19. Hard-boiled Eggs in a Package
Here is a truly genius invention for those who value their time greatly. It is a widely spread fact that hard-boiled eggs are useful for the health state. So Japanese people just know how to get the maximum of their morning food in no time. Now, it's worth to be repeated. They just go and buy hard-boiled eggs! Perfect.
18. A Motorcycle Helmet with a Ponytail Hole
Girls, you'll surely like it! This is your glory moment. To be exact, this is for those girls who like both speed and beautiful hair, so it's almost for everyone. We can now see in value how Japanese motorcycle helmet manufacturers care about ladies. It's such a trifle yet a pleasant one.
17. A Place to See the Baby in a Public Bathroom.
All parents dream of such a thing at home, literally, at every home. Actually it's a special place where you can seed your baby while you're doing your business. If you don't have such an opportunity, you suffer from fears of leaving your baby alone even for a moment. So girls what do you think? Is it a genius invention for mothers?
16. A Cafe for Lonely Hearts
When you feel sad sitting alone in a cafe, here is an option for you. Meeting you without any company, the staff will place a soft toy in front of you. Gotcha! Now you're not alone and you don't look so strange talking to an invisible companion. You know what is especially good? This interlocutor will never have another point of view, so you win every argument.
15. Free Umbrellas for Everyone
Amazingly boxes with free to use umbrellas are placed at every bus stop and Street in Japan. Anyone can take an umbrella for free when it's raining and then drop it into any other similar box located around the city and actually it's really hard to believe that people can trust each other so much but the thing is also far more than amazing.
14. A Tablet Holder
This is what we all wanted for our lives, using gadgets. Ready? your hands will always be free, perfect for watching movies. Interesting! Do they have a plate and spoons holder or a feeder? But we all need it for being at least a bit lazy.
13. Sunglasses for Dogs
This invention seems strange but it's probably the cutest one. When you realize dogs may not like bright sunlight just like us, it makes perfect sense. And the considerate Japanese thought about it. Our adorable small friends are protected and they are so amazing in the glasses! I'll just look at them.
12. Sending and Receiving Parcels
Right in the store in Japan, you can send and receive parcels at any store. There are no more standing in a long line at the post office. This is so amazing! No parcel will be lost right in the middle of nowhere. It also saves time for standing in numerous queues and wasting the moments of your life.
11. A Silent Karaoke Microphone
If you don't want to bother people around you with your singing or are just too shy, this mic is going to help you. It muffles your voice so only you can hear it. To tell the truth, this invention looks a bit strange. It seems that karaoke is made for loud merry singing and amusement. Who would like to sing silently without artistic outbursts?
10. Separate Slippers for using the Bathroom
If you visit some native you'll see such slippers in every home. The Japanese consider their bathroom the dirtiest place in their house, even if it's clean. They can't enter it in the same footwear they walk around the rest of the house in. Well just think about it! You probably could have fluffy nice slippers for every room.
9. A Cushion for Working
While lying when you work at your laptop lying on your stomach or knees, your hands get tired very quickly. That's why there's now this holder. I bet this is just for you. Working in a horizontal position in such comfortable atmosphere. what can be more amazing guys?
8. The Owners Last Name on the Building
Finding a house in Japan by its address is really difficult. Most streets here don't show names, and house numbers are based on the date of their being built, that's why you can often see a plaque with a house owner's name.
7. A Water Saving Sink over the Toilet Supply Tank
This invention is dream for those who struggle for water saving and ecology. The supply tank gathers water from the sink when it's used to watch hands making you utilize it twice. Japanese people are amazing and care about everything at once. We mean it! They seem to think about thousands of things at the same time.
6. Automated Stores
Japan is also widely known as a country of robots and automated machines that replace people everywhere they can, or wherever. It's possible for instance, this shop below has no assistants only machines. Another paradise for introverts who now don't need to talk to anyone. Well worth at least trying.
5 A Napkin to Cover your Face when Eating Burgers
It's quite a pleasure to eat a burger or two outside on a sunny day, however the Japanese are pretty much embarrassed by this, as many people are, and thus rarely order burgers. The owners of one fast-food restaurant took note of this and started putting their burgers into napkins that conceal your chewing face from the rest of the world. Imagine that! It is no doubt a necessary thing in your place.
4. A Hotel We're a Robot Dinosaure we'll Check you in
Again robots seem to become regular Japanese citizens someday. This hotel went even further and made a robotic Clerk. Literally a robo dinosaur in a cute hat welcomes you. This is just for fun. Really interesting to see your face in such a hotel. Try to imagine the situation and share your feelings below. Would you like to chitchat with such a clerk guys?
3 A Transforming Tatami
It's a tradition in Japan to do everything on the floor. They eat, sleep, watch movies at comfortable spots below. That's why they designed a mat that you can transform into a laptop holder and a lot more. It can probably even sing you a lullaby, who knows?
2. An Umbrella Lot
You can find these parking lots next to many office buildings which should not to be everywhere in the center of a big city. See? You just don't need to take your umbrella with you and think of where to put it. It would be perfect to find a similar easy solution for cars parking places.
1. Easy-to-open Cans
Unlike the cans were used to, these ones have a special ring that makes them easy to open. It's so cool when manufacturers think of even the smallest details.
The list given above is actually too small to contain all the wonders of Japan, but these are the most exciting ones to our mind. The fact is Japan will never stop being interesting and creative. So guys you are very much welcome to share which of the inventions surprised you most in the comments section below! Let's also imagine which other wonders Japan can invent in the nearest future. Now, please press the upvote button and of course don't forget to follow!
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