40+ Japanese Technologies That Make Life Easier In Everyday Situations
Some of the most significant technological advances in history were developed in Japan. In addition to Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog, many of our favorite video game characters hail from Japan! Japanese inventions, on the other hand, are constantly being developed to make life in Japan a little easier. Chindgu is the name given to these inventions, which are neither particularly useful nor completely pointless.
Easy Condiments
In a fast-food restaurant or in your car, have you ever wanted to quickly access your condiments? Sachets can easily slip out of our hands or be ripped open with a swat of teeth. Fortunately, the Japanese have come up with a simpler and more efficient method. All fast-food restaurants carry this packet of condiments. Squeeze the packet after it has been folded in half. Condiments should begin to dribble out, and the pointed tip allows for precise placement on your food. This is a brilliant idea that we should all implement!
Fridgeezoos
There are plenty of ways to make your life more environmentally friendly. Fortunately, the Japanese have created the perfect gadget to keep you environmentally conscientious while you travel around the world. They’re called Fridgeezoos, and the purpose of these milk carton-shaped inventions is quite simple.
Fridgeezoos
The Fridgeezoos will greet you in Japanese when you open the fridge, as that is their native tongue. Room temperature, on the other hand, does not appeal to them. If you leave your refrigerator door open for an extended period of time, it will begin to make a lot of noise until you close it again.
Umbrella Vending Machine
Japanese stores and train stations are known for their unusual vending machines, which you’ll learn about quickly in this article. If you get caught in bad weather, this one is a godsend.
Umbrella Vending Machine
This vending machine is for umbrellas. To get an umbrella, just put your Yen in the coin slots provided at the machine’s top. Useful when you forget your raincoat in the house and find yourself caught in a downpour without any shelter.
Bubble Wrap Keychains
Almost all of us have found ourselves in a situation where we were left to our own devices and desired a physical object with which to occupy our time. In the absence of fidget spinners, this might be the best substitute.
Bubble Wrap Keychains
You can now enjoy the joy of popping bubble wrap on the go! This isn’t a life-changing invention, nor is it overly technical, but it serves a useful purpose for those who need something to play with when they’re stressed.
Staying Bone Dry
It’s the worst when you’ve planned an adorable or even expensive outfit for a special occasion only to discover that the weather isn’t cooperating in your favor. Fortunately, the Japanese were ahead of the curve in thinking about this first-world problem, and they have come up with a workable solution.
Staying Bone Dry
Even if it isn’t the most fashionable, it will allow others to see your glamorous ensemble. In the event of a rainstorm, this umbrella’s full-length plastic cover will keep you completely dry.
Watch From the Future
Watches have always been popular, but more and more people are experimenting with new ways to tell the time in order to keep their minds sharp. An ingenious time-telling device developed in Japan could change your life forever.
Watch From The Future
The Sensei Watch is a timepiece that utilizes LED dots to display the time. There are three ways to tell the time: The top right dots, the LED screen in the middle, and the bottom left semi-circle.
Recycling Paper
That TikTok trend in which people recycle old shredded paper into new sheets of paper might be familiar to us. It’s a wonderful idea, but it does take a long time and the sheets are delicate enough for occasional use.
Recycling Paper
Using this machine, old office paper or even shredded paper can be turned into something more useful. This machine is capable of converting waste paper into new rolls of toilet paper. Paper towel shortages will never happen again at the office!
Napping at the Office
Some days at work, all we want to do is recline in our chairs and catch some much-needed Zs. Even though that isn’t a realistic option right now, the Japanese have come up with something very close. These should be on their way to you as soon as possible.
Napping At The Office
There is a footrest on these office chairs, so you can truly lie horizontally when you recline all the way back. Taking a quick 10-minute nap during your lunch break to recharge would be the ultimate dream come true, wouldn’t it?
Bed of Your Dreams
Think about your ideal bed. What features would you want it to have? Do you have speakers next to your bed so you can enjoy surround sound? Is there a built-in bookcase where you can keep all of your favorite books? If you’re looking to unwind, consider a recliner chair. All of the above and more can be found in this bed.
Bed Of Your Dreams
This bed is currently being rolled out in Japan, and it’s everything a couch potato could want. Not only does it appear to be extremely comfortable, but it can also be used as a couch.
A Sushi Carousel
If you’re a fan of Japanese cuisine, this is a must-see destination. Sushi is well-known in Japan, but the country’s chefs are constantly coming up with new and inventive ways to get people to try it.
A Sushi Carousel
In addition to the automated carousel that brings your food to you, you can also use iPads and tablets to customize your order at this restaurant. Using the carousel, a chef will whip up your custom sushi in front of you and deliver it to your table immediately.
Use the Force
These novelty lightsaber chopsticks would be a great addition to any Star Wars fan’s collection. Intriguingly, these chopsticks are available in three distinct colors, each representing a different allegiance in Japan.
Use The Force
As with Luke Skywalker’s hand, these lightsabers won’t harm your food. They can also be used to sample a wide variety of Asian foods, including sushi, which is renowned in Japan.
Weather Warning
It’s not uncommon for Japanese people to get caught in unexpected rainstorms due to the many different, but useful, inventions they’ve come up with. One of their most recent creations, for example, is this useful light that can be seen in elevators.
Weather Warning
Leaving your hotel room in Japan for a day of sightseeing, this light will flash when it’s raining or is expected to rain, depending on the time of day. If this is the case, you should either return to your room and change or purchase an umbrella from a vending machine nearby.
Saké on Demand
The popularity of saké has grown in recent years. The Japanese, on the other hand, have long known how great saké is and have come up with a way to keep the population well-supplied.
Saké On Demand
This saké vending machine is fully operational in Tokyo for anyone looking to get some fermented rice for their evening meal. Simply put your money in the machine, and it will safely grab the bottle and deposit it to you without the need to be carded. Genius!
Artificial Beaches
Relaxing on the beach while listening to the crashing waves is what most people imagine when they think of vacations. Visiting the beach is a tradition for many of us.
Artificial Beaches
The Japanese on the other hand decided to build one of the world’s largest man-made beaches. As a beach, it is possible for people to relax on the sand or go for a swim to make it feel like they are in the ocean. What’s the best thing about it? Regardless of the weather conditions, it’s open!
Robot Hotel
Robotics, as we know them today, originated in Japan. In Japan, robots that can perform everyday tasks have been developed, and now they are being used to replace human workers. Robots have taken over the front desk at the Henn na Hotel.
Robot Hotel
Your entire check-in process is overseen by robots who have been cleverly trained to respond to your questions and feedback from start to finish. They can also give you the keys to your room and take your payment.
Affective Money Box
Using money boxes as a teaching tool for our children, we can help them learn how to manage their own finances. This is a valuable life skill that will serve them well in the future as they get older and have more responsibilities. As long as they aren’t afraid of spending money, this could be a good option for your child.
Affective Money Box
The FaceBank is a terrifying form of contraception. An oddly humanoid face watches your every move in this moneybox, which is made in Japan. It will deposit your coins for you if you place your leftover cash in its mouth before it goes to sleep.
Petting Zoo
There is no denying that the concept of petting zoos is not unique to Japan. Zoo visitors can now interact with the animals in a friendly manner thanks to a Japanese innovation. Is it possible to cut a small hole in the glass instead of overwhelming the animals?
Petting Zoo
Anyone, regardless of age, can now get up close and personal with their favorite animals thanks to this ingenious new invention. Tourists from all over the world come to see this otter, which is a major talking point. They’re smitten with the concept!
The Ideal Dinner Party
When you’ve invited friends over for a night of fun, but you realize you don’t want to put much effort into your appearance, have you ever had that experience? Due to its superior quality, this Japanese import belongs in your shopping cart.
The Ideal Dinner Party
A kotatsu is a combination of a table and a blanket. During meals, the lower half of the body is wrapped in a blanket, which is heated by a heating source beneath the tabletop.
Insane Arcades
When it comes to arcades, you can bet that Japan is home to video game legends like Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog. Many of these arcades are said to have a number of never-before-seen games.
Insane Arcades
Akihabara’s Taito HEY is a well-known Japanese arcade. The Taito HEY arcade is divided into two separate levels, each dedicated to a different type of video game: shooting and modern fighting.
Two-for-One
When it comes to Japan, you’ve probably heard about their quirky bathroom accouterments. We’ll get to that later, but for now, let’s take a look at this amazing new Japanese invention. It’s common in Japan for everything to be crowded together, so there isn’t a lot of room for movement.
Two For One
The Japanese came up with the idea of adding a sink to the top of the toilet chamber in order to save on floor space. Using this toilet is as simple as washing your hands and exiting the stall.
Capsule Hotel
Travelers who want to see as much of the world as possible know that lodging costs can be slashed. However, this Japanese invention is ideal for those who aren’t looking for a traditional hotel experience.
Capsule Hotel
They’re known as “capsule hotels.” To save money and space, hotels tend to design basic rooms that can be closed off for privacy. It is possible to have a row of pods in these hotels where people can stay and recharge. Incredible!
Kitty Pouch
Wearing the right clothing around your cat can make a big difference. These kitties can change their minds at any time, and you could find yourself scratched all over your body as a result.
Kitty Pouch
This invention, on the other hand, resolves the problem. A regular hoodie with a large pouch that can be opened is featured in this simple Japanese invention. This pouch is large enough for your cat to curl up in for some cuddles and kisses while sitting or lying down.
Grocery Stores Who?
When you can get everything you need at the press of a button, there’s no need to go to the store. No, we’re not referring to Amazon’s Prime service here. In other words, we’re talking about this ingenious invention that eliminates the need for a last-minute dash to the supermarket.
Grocery Stores Who?
Everything you could possibly need is available in these vending machines. Everyday items like soda and ramen packets are readily available at convenience stores in Japan, so you’ll never have to leave the house again. What a breeze!
Underground Bike Parking
As a tourist in Japan, you’ll be surprised to see how many people prefer to get around on two wheels rather than by car or public transportation. The reason for this is that Japan has some of the best bike lanes in the world.
Underground Bike Parking
The lack of bicycles outside of office buildings and retail establishments is also something you’ll probably notice. As a result of Japan’s pioneering work in the field of underground bike parking. When they’re done working, they can simply lift their bicycles out of the ground and carry them back to the surface.
The Diet Bowl
We all wish there was a diet plan that could help us lose a lot of weight in a short period of time. Remove the diets and focus instead on portion control and size to lose weight effectively.
The Diet Bowl
As a piece of Japanese art, this bowl is now being turned into a commercial product. Half of the bowl has been replaced by a mirror in this “Diet Bowl.” Consumers are supposed to think they’re eating a full bowl, even though it’s just half.
Ready When You Are
Dried noodles are a simple dish to prepare, but there are a number of things that could go wrong. Amount of water that is excessive Is it well-seasoned? How long should you eat this noodle cup before it’s all gone? The next piece of technology has all the solutions.
Ready When You Are
If you’d like to make your own cup noodles, you’ll need this CupMan, which can be placed on top of the boiling water. As the product warms up, the man will turn red, and you’re good to go!
A Butter Stick
A true master of technology would have been able to come up with something as complex as this Japanese invention. The Butter Stick has your back if you’re ever short on butter while out with your pals.
A Butter Stick
This invention was originally designed to make it easier to spread soft butter on toast without ruining the bread. If you think it’s a glue stick, you could get into some trouble that’s difficult to fix.
Portable Ashtray
If you smoke in Japan, you’ll almost certainly get one of these. Rather than burying your ashes in the ground, the Japanese have devised a solution to this increasingly alarming and environmentally harmful practice.
Portable Ashtray
If you’re smoking in Japan, you’ll be approached by a police officer, but don’t worry, you’re not in trouble! Instead, they’ll recommend that you dispose of your ashes in this heat-resistant, reusable bag. Simply wash it out when you’re done, and it’ll be ready for the next time.
The Bullet Train
To think it was built in the 1960s, this is one of Japan’s most iconic technological achievements. The Bullet Train was built in anticipation of Tokyo hosting the 1964 Olympic Games, with the goal of transporting people from Osaka, Japan’s capital, to Tokyo, where the games were being held.
The Bullet Train
While it used to take an entire business day to travel between Japan’s two most populous cities, the train now makes the trip in just over two hours at speeds approaching 200 mph. So quickly!
Mistaken Drink
It’s a common mistake to think you’re buying liquor when you walk into a store expecting to find regular drinks. But for those with visual impairments, this presents a major problem.
Mistaken Drink
The Japanese are astute and have foreseen this problem. A braille engravement can be found on the top of any canned cocktail in Japan. This alerts people with vision impairments that they’re drinking alcohol rather than a soft drink.
Parking Garage Elevators
If you drive around Japan, you’ll notice that many driveways have a multi-story car parking space where people park their cars. As a result, many Japanese families have more than one car but not enough parking space in their driveways.
Parking Garage Elevators
All parking garages are essentially the same. This is a very different way to park your car in a parking garage in Japan than in the United States. Upon entering the elevator, your vehicle will be transported to the appropriate parking space.
Moving Trucks
When moving, especially if you’re moving a lot of furniture, it can be a real pain. Trying to fit all of your furniture, including couches, tables, and antiques, into a moving truck can be a challenge.
Moving Trucks
Moving vans in Japan, on the other hand, are unique. Because the sides of the truck open, people have a better idea of where to put their belongings in the truck. Fortunately, it also makes it a little easier to load heavy furniture into the truck.
No Litter Here!
Many people complain about finding a chewing gum piece stuck to the bottom of their shoe. Even though this next invention isn’t the most cutting-edge, it’s simple enough to make you wonder, “Why aren’t more people doing this??”
No Litter Here!
Paper strips are also included in this multipack of gum so that you can dispose of your chewed gum in a more environmentally-friendly way. We never expected something so simple to be so effective! This is a brilliant solution to the problem of street hosing: no more power!
Air Conditioned Shoes
It can only be found here in Japan! We should not dismiss this next invention too quickly, despite the fact that it may appear a little crazy at first. During a shift at work, someone in Japan noticed that their feet began to sweat while they were wearing their shoes.
Air Conditioned Shoes
Because of this, they came up with the idea of air-conditioned shoes. Air is brought into the shoe with every step thanks to holes and filters on the sole. Your feet will smell much better and be less of a sweaty mess if you use this product.
Baby Holder
We’re baffled as to why this hasn’t been done before, as the concept is so obvious. Sometimes, when we’re in the bathroom with our kids, we’ll decide we need to relieve ourselves as well. When it comes to deciding where to put your child, it can be a challenge.
Baby Holder
Forget about the floor; even on your lap would be too intrusive. Using a simple plastic chair installed in the corner of a toilet cubicle, whoever is watching the child can do their business.
Poking Some Fun
Fun games like Pokémon and Tamagotchis were brought to us by Japanese technology. Compared to a Tamagotchi, this new invention is far more interactive. The Tuttuki Bako is a piece of pixel magic that comes with a small hole in which you can insert your finger.
Poking Some Fun
This is solely for the purpose of poking with your finger. Your finger’s virtual and more pixelated version will appear on-screen, and the character on-screen will interact and react to whatever you do!
Remote Controlled Mop
What’s stopping Japanese video game companies from bringing their coding magic to the real world, which has produced some of the world’s most popular and critically acclaimed games? Everything would be so much easier if we just pressed a button or used a Joy-Con!
Remote Controlled Mop
However, this remote-controlled mop is a great first step. Use the remote control to direct the mophead in any direction you want it to. Your floors will stay spotless without you having to lift a finger. After that, all you have to do is use your Rumba to vacuum!
Voice Controlled Refrigerator
This is a sure sign that you are indeed in the future. Imagine being able to summon your refrigerator from the comfort of your living room by simply shouting a simple command! The Japanese, on the other hand, have brought this concept to fruition.
Voice Controlled Refrigerator
There is a voice-activated and voice-controlled refrigerator here. When it hears the command word, it will start moving from its original location in the kitchen to wherever you are. Definitely one of the greatest inventions of the last decade!
Toilet of Wonders
One of the first things you’ll notice about Japan is how advanced their toilets appear to be. In addition to being voice-activated, they can also be used as a bidet and spray air freshener after you’ve used them. The possibilities are virtually limitless!
Toilet Of Wonders
If you ever get the chance to visit Japan, know that your bathroom experience will be quite different from what you’re used to. The icons on the buttons will help you navigate even if the text on the screen is in Japanese.
Ramen Vending Machines
The last vending machine is here, but you can’t blame us for including so many because vending machines are so common in Japan. This one, on the other hand, is unique and out of the ordinary.
Ramen Vending Machines
This ramen vending machine is unique in that it offers hot, ready-to-eat ramen. Choose your meal and enter your credit card information before using this machine. You’ll have to wait a few minutes before you can eat your piping hot ramen.
Subway Stopped
If you’re prone to dozing off on public transportation, this is a must-have invention that will save you time and money. Even though no one likes to skip a stop, it’s inevitable.
Subway Stopped
On the yellow card in front of the hat, this invention has the destination written on it. The plunger is used to protect the woman’s neck while she sleeps. Hopefully, one of the commuters will notice when the woman’s stop is approaching and alert her.
Industrial Toilet Plunger
Here’s another way to unclog a toilet if you’re too busy using your toilet plunger to keep your head up as you nap on public transportation: A Japanese inventor has come up with an ingenious solution to the problem of clogged toilets.
Industrial Toilet Plunger
This sticker in the shape of a toilet seat covers the toilet bowl. The user must then press down firmly on the sticker’s center after it has been applied around the bowl. The drain should be unclogged by pressing firmly on the clogged area.
Carefully Placed Bollards
Have you ever been out for a pleasant stroll in the park when you are nearly run over by a passing cyclist? People who ride their bikes too fast in public places endanger themselves, and fortunately, Japan knows how to deal with the problem.
Carefully Placed Bollards
These green bollards and bumpy tiles can be found on public pavements. This is a good way to slow down cyclists who may have been going too fast. They are not only protecting themselves, but they are also protecting others.
Kitty Cooling Pot
When it comes to heat stroke and dehydration, long-haired and/or thick-coated cats are more vulnerable than others. This is a serious issue in warmer climates. They found a simple solution to this common problem in Japan.
Kitty Cooling Pot
Cats can easily cool off in this Kitty Cooling Pot by scurrying inside of it. Aluminum is used in its construction, making it strong and comfortable for cats to wear. Humans would love it if there was one big enough!
Do Not Disturb
It’s time for the ladies to shine! There are a lot of times when you’ve entered a restroom and felt ashamed of how much noise you’re making. You’re not the only one with this problem. Women in Japan are notoriously reserved and don’t like to create a scene in public restrooms.
Do Not Disturb
You’ll often find a ‘sound’ button on the toilets in the women’s bathroom, which will play a soft noise to drown out any other noise. There are volume buttons to help if it’s too quiet.