The Letdown List: Products That Didn’t Deliver as Promised
admin31. Break Room Chairs Price: Unknown Made by: Unknown Purchased at: Unknown One boss was trying to do something nice for his employees when he decided to purchase new…
The Ad Trap: Products That Didn’t Match the Marketing Hype
16. Large Dustpan Price: $16.52* Made by: Emsco Group Purchased at: Amazon.com The buyers of this large dustpan probably underestimated the word large when they clicked “Buy Now” on Amazon. The Emsco Group Yard…
Disappointing Purchases: When Products Don’t Live Up to the Hype
Wedding Dress © Nikolay Mint / Shutterstock | Actual Wedding Dress @ikmdresses / Twitter.com When it comes to online shopping, you can never be 100% sure that what you see…
Genius at Work: Japan’s Extraordinary Inventions
151. Maid Cafe What it is: A cafe where the waitresses dress up like maids and act like submissive servants Invented: 2001 Average Price: $4.50-$7 entry fee* Otakus are a Japanese term that…
Brilliance Beyond Borders: Japan’s Unique Inventions
167. Yakult Drinks What it is: Healthy probiotic Average Price: $4* Unlike some other things we’ve discussed, Yakult is available in other countries. However, this healthy drink was born in Japan…
Discover the Brilliant Minds of Japan’s Inventors
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…
Incredibly Ingenious: Japanese Inventions You Can’t Find Elsewhere
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…
Explore Japan’s Exclusive Inventions: Prepare to Be Surprised
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…
Intriguing Inventions Found Only in Japan
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…
Japan’s Clever Creations: Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Seen
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…