Chindogu is the Japanese art of inventing silly and
useless gadgets to solve an everyday problem. Translated literally,
'Chindogu' means valuable or priceless tool. Yes, these inventions are
genius, but you would probably look pretty silly using them out in
public. Actually, there are a few inventions here that I would actually
use. No shame.
Here are 17 hilariously crazy and brilliant inventions only Japan could have thought up:
1. Butter Grater
via Lost at E Minor
2. Umbrella Tie
via NovoEd
For those days where you're not sure if it's going to rain or not.
3. Eyedrop Funnels
via Love Japan Culture!
Only Japan would come up with a device to make putting in eyedrops easier.
4. Silent Karaoke
via ipick
For those times you want to belt out a tune, but don't want anyone to hear you.
5. Sound Catcher Pillow
via Gizmodo
6. Cupmen
via Gadgets Hunter
Tired of having to check every 10 seconds to see if your noodles are ready? Use a Cupmen to let you know instead.
Tired of having to check every 10 seconds to see if your noodles are ready? Use a Cupmen to let you know instead.
7. Square Watermelon
via melonmold
8. Hearing Enhancer
via Rat Tailed Boy
If hearing aids are too discrete for you, try one of these hearing enhancers.
If hearing aids are too discrete for you, try one of these hearing enhancers.
9. Chopstick Fan
via Don't Panic
For those times when you're hungry, but don't want to wait for your noodles to cool on their own.
For those times when you're hungry, but don't want to wait for your noodles to cool on their own.
10. Rain-Proof Umbrella
via TommyLandz
For those times when a regular umbrella isn't enough.
For those times when a regular umbrella isn't enough.
11. Simple Ear Explorer
via DailyoNigiri
12. Bubble Wrap Keychain
via The Gadgets Zone
Instant stress-relief that's always ready to pop.
Instant stress-relief that's always ready to pop.
13. 360 Degree Camera
via CycleChat
Take your creeping skills to the max.
Take your creeping skills to the max.
14. Book-Shaped Pillow
via Design You Trust
When you spend your days studying in the library, this book-shaped pillow is the perfect night-time companion.
When you spend your days studying in the library, this book-shaped pillow is the perfect night-time companion.
15. Shoe Umbrellas
via Techno Crazed
16. Banana Case
via Holy Kaw
Yep, the banana case that we all know and love was actually invented in Japan.
Yep, the banana case that we all know and love was actually invented in Japan.
17. Battlescratch Shirt
via Super Rad Now
Now this is genius. When you have an itch you can't scratch, direct your friend to the right spot on your back.
Now this is genius. When you have an itch you can't scratch, direct your friend to the right spot on your back.
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