From Quirky to Genius: Discover Japan’s Unique Inventions
1. Manual Cutter It's a cutting board with a fictitious hand attached. Date of invention: mid-2000s; average cost: $75* Porch reports that cooking mishaps result in more than 322,000 ER…
1. Manual Cutter It's a cutting board with a fictitious hand attached. Date of invention: mid-2000s; average cost: $75* Porch reports that cooking mishaps result in more than 322,000 ER…
1. Umbrellas with Moisture-Activated Color-Changing Prints What it is: an umbrella whose color changes when it rains RainStoppers created this color-changing umbrella, which, when wet, displays vibrant designs. Invented in…
194. Natto What it is: Fermented soybeans often eaten as a breakfast food Average Price: $0.79 for 3-4 packs* Natto is definitely an acquired taste. This Japanese food is traditionally made…
1. Selfie Stick with Built-in Microphone What it is: a combination selfie stick and microphone Created in 2019; Average Cost: $24.99* This flagship product was released by SelfieMic in the…
215. SkyDrive What It Is: Company designing flying cars Average Price: $500,000* (Expected Model Launch Price) Flying cars have often been the go-to stereotype of the far, far future, but it…
233. Shoe Keeper Machines What it is: Automated machines that store shoes securely Average Price: Can range from being complementary to a few dollars Shoe Keeper Machines are an innovative solution…
1. A mask of oxygen What it is: a plant-powered oxygen mask Created in 2013; Average Cost: Unknown This dystopian oxygen mask, designed by Chiu Chih, will undoubtedly frighten people…
136. Green Tea Kit Kats What it is: Kit Kats made of white chocolate and matcha green tea Invented: 2004 Average Price: $22/13 mini-bars on Amazon* Green tea has been around in…
121. Oxygen Mask What it is: Oxygen mask powered by a plant Invented: 2013 Average Price: Unknown Chiu Chih created this dystopian oxygen mask that is sure to creep people out (and…