Japan is well known for its inventions. Some of them are weird, others are genius, while still others are somewhere in between. Just remember the selfie stick that so many laughed at only a couple of years ago!
We at Bright Side have found some of the most ingenious Japanese inventions that make life easier and more comfortable. We can’t wait for them to come to other countries as well! Can you?
A tablet holder
Your hands will always be free — perfect for watching movies.
Sunglasses for dogs
This invention seems strange at first, but then you realize dogs may not like bright sunlight, just like us. And the considerate Japanese thought about it.
A "silent" karaoke microphone
If you don’t want to bother others with your singing or are just too shy to sing out loud, this mic will help you out: it muffles your voice so only you can hear it.
A cushion for lying down and working
When you work at your laptop lying on your stomach, your hands get tired very quickly. That’s why there’s now this holder.
A water-saving sink over the toilet supply tank
A dream for those who care about water saving and ecology. The supply tank gathers water from the sink when it’s used to wash hands, making you utilize it twice.
Automated stores
Japan is a country of robots and automated machines that replace people everywhere they can. For instance, this shop has no assistants — only machines. A paradise for introverts where you don’t need to talk to anyone!
A napkin that covers your face when you eat burgers
To eat a huge burger, you have to open your mouth widely. The Japanese are 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.
A transforming tatami
It’s a tradition in Japan to do everything on the floor: eat, sleep, watch movies. That’s why they designed a mat that you can transform into a laptop holder and a lot more.
An umbrella "parking lot"
You can find these "parking lots" next to many office buildings. A considerate solution: you don’t need to take your umbrella with you and think of where to put it.
Easy-to-open cans
Unlike the cans we’re used to, these ones have a special ring that makes them easy to open. It’s so cool when manufacturers think of even such small details!
