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How did hotdogs came to Japan?
A new photos exhibition reveals that the Germans have taught the Japanese how to make hotdogs. It wasn’t part of a cultural exchange, but during World War I, where the German prisoners showed their guards how to prepare Germany favorite food.
It seems it all started in June of 1918, when the prisoners showed their [...]
Bored in the Toilet? Play some golf!
If you ever wonder why the toilets are taken for so long, than you might want to consider a new habit from Japan. For only $11 you can get a complete golf play set for the bathroom. The set includes a golf matt, a club (57cm long), two balls, flag and a cup set. The [...]
Japanese Dog Gets His Own DVD Film
As we’ve already know, Japanese people loves their pets. It can be their robot dog, or a nice parrot. In recent months many people in Japan fell in love with “Oto-San” - a cute dog from Softbank commercials. Softbank is one of the largest mobile operators in Japan, and it sells the iPhone in [...]
A Keyboard for a Sunny Day
The “getting it green” doesn’t pass by Japanese companies. After the solar powered television from Sharp, the next item is of course the keyboard. Now you will be able to sit in your yard and play games with the keyboard and the TV – with no electricity needed at all. How about that?
The new keyboard [...]
Sharp Unveils the Solar Powered Television
Sharp Electronics has introduced a new LCD TV which is powered by solar panels. Sharp claims that the 26-inch screen consumes only a quarter of a energy compared with a similar size CRT.
The new LCD is actually a very low power consumption LCD screen, that is paired with a new thin solar panel [...]
Shell Shaped Umbrellas
We don’t understand why the Japanese people always have to be unique, but hey, if they weren’t Japanite! wouldn’t have anything to write about.
This uniquely designed umbrellas are from a Canadian artists, who makes them in Tokyo. The inspiration came from the natural shape of shells.
Read the full interview with the designer at [PingMag]
Meet the Flower Fire Extinguisher
Let’s suppose that you are in the kitchen, cooking some great noodles and suddenly a fire bursts out. What do you do? Of course, you take out the Flower Extinguisher!
This $21 unique flower is not just an ordinary plastic flower. It is covered with special chemicals that “choke” the fire instantly. The logic behind [...]
Weird Summer Gadgets From Japan
It’s getting hot in Tokyo, and Japanese crazy gadgets are starting to appear in the shops, to help Japanese get a bit cooler.
USB Necktie
This is an improved model of last year necktie. In the necktie you can find a small fan that gets you fresh air while sitting in the office. It may look exciting, [...]
New Hybrid Helps You Listen To Your Wife While Driving
One of the great frustrations of men around the world is that they cannot hear their wife while they drive. Women have the great habit of giving you good advices on the road, and you always want to listen carefully to them. “You should have taken the right turn, honey”, “Why are you driving so [...]
Japanese go for Weddings in Space
It’s a known saying that in Tokyo you can really see the future. But again Japanese people surprise us with their ideas.
If you want a spectacular wedding, why not doing it in space? A new service in Japan let you book your space wedding in advance from the now. The new service is being [...]
