Weird and Genius Inventions Japan Can Brag About

Japan is a country of invention. It didn’t just give us cars, robots and laptops – its influence over pop culture also paved the way for some quirky and surprising inventions that are beyond extraordinary for words.

Today, we at Awesome Inventions have compiled a list of unusual Japanese inventions for the whole world to see. While some of these may seem strange for now, there’s a 95% chance these products will become the next craze.

Want to know if it’s raining outside? That won’t be a problem when you’re inside the elevators in Osaka.

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These beloved monsters will certainly keep you in a good mood while flying with All Nippon Airways (ANA).

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Because Japanese women are shy, thus the creation of women’s toilets with gentle noise devices.

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Metal poles to keep cyclists from overspeeding.

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Most chewing gums in Japan are sold with tiny napkins for wrapping used gum and then disposing it in the garbage at home. This is what being a law-abiding citizen is all about.

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Such a tiny ball of cuteness floating in space. This Japanese drone is flying around International Space Station (ISS) capturing the work of the astronauts.

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These space chocolates are way too pretty to devour.

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IG worthy drain covers.

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Japanese umbrellas that change color and have patterns when wet. They’re too pretty you might find yourself wishing for rain every day.

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The answer to comfortable hours of gaming.

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Cute or creepy? This instant photo booth in Japan takes Photoshop to the next level.

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Special razors to encourage men to shave their legs.

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A vending machine producing handwritten texts. The perfect combo for old-school and modern devices.

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Uniquely shaped fruits and vegetables that are tasty to boot.

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Japanese architecture is always on point.

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This Exosuit created by Japanese scientists aims to boost human strength – perfect for factory workers, nurses and people in the care industry. Price starts at $5,000.

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Japanese butter stick to make those morning toasts easy-peasy.

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Moving to a new place? This “Moving the house” truck opens sideways for easy loading of bulky furniture.

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Disney’s Cars is brought to real life with these smiling bumpers for Suzuki twin cars. Utterly adorable, don’t you agree?

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In need of a facelift? There’s no need to go under the knife thanks to Japan’s Facewaver Exercise Mask. 5 minutes of wearing this a day helps tightens the face and reduces fine lines, wrinkles and sagging.

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Dying to have a beautiful voice? This beauty voice trainer can give you that dulcet sound you’ve always wanted!

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Too lazy to walk to the fridge? Why not get this voice command movable fridge from Panasonic?

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This phone booth fish tank is a must-see tourist attraction in Kyoto.

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Kiss me quick! This lip plumper is the answer to having luscious, sexy lips in no time.

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Pokeball Surprise Bath Bomb. Who knew bath time could be this fun?

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Thanks to this tiny hole in the glass, you can now shake hands with an otter.

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An umbrella parking station you can use for free.

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Japanese locals hate the smell of tobacco. Thus, a policeman will offer you this garbage bag when smoking in public areas.

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Which inventions shocked you the most? Tell us in the comments below!