18 Weird Things That Only Exist in Japan

[Music] 18 weird things that only exist in Japan there are a lot of countries that are famous all over the world for some peculiarities Japan is probably one of the most exotic ones the country is well known for its inventions some of them are weird others are crazy while still others are somewhere in between just remember the selfie stick that so many laughs that only a couple of years ago here are 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 watch the full video and you'll probably join us in our expectations number 18 turning train seats if you don't like sitting with your back in the direction of travel you can just turn your seat to whichever side you want the trick is also cute if you just don't like looking at your travel companions think about it number 17 a motorcycle helmet with a pony tail whole girls you'll surely like it to be exact this is for those girls who like both speed and beautiful hair we can now see Japanese motorcycle helmet manufacturers care about ladies it's such a trifle yet a pleasant one number 16 a place to seat a baby in a public bathroom all parents dream of such a thing it's a special place where you can seat your child while you're doing your business if it's just the two of you it's dangerous to leave the baby alone outside and uncomfortable to take them in with you number 15 a cafe for lonely hearts if you feel awkward sitting alone in a cafe this is an option for you when you come without any company the staff will place a soft toy in front of you now you're not alone and you don't look strange talking to an invisible companion you know what is especially good about this invention this interlocutor will never disagree or interrupt you number 14 diagonal crossings a lot of us would give much to have diagonal road crossings in Tokyo however it's entirely possible they even have corresponding zebra crossings actually in most cases we still use diagonal crossing even without a zebra yep breaking the rules we just try to save our time though anyway if there is a legal way to cross the road diagonally we will be only too happy number 13 a tablet holder your hands will always be free perfect for watching movies we wonder if there is an idea of plate and spoon holders or feeders sweet dreaming number 12 sunglasses for dogs this invention seems strange at first but then you realize dogs may not like bright sunlight just like us and the smart Japanese thought about it our adorable small friends are protected and this is far more than cute just look at it number 11 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 honestly this invention looks a bit strange it seems that karaoke is made for loud Mary's singing and amusement who would like to sing silently without dramatic outbursts do you agree share your opinions below number ten separate slippers for the bathroom you'll see such slippers in every home the Japanese consider their bathroom the dirtiest place in their house even if it's clean they can't enter it in the same Footwear they walk around the rest of the house in just think about it number nine 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 I bet this is just for you working in a horizontal position in such comfortable atmosphere is amazing number eight the owners last name instead of a number on the building finding a house in Japan by its address is a real test most streets don't have names and house numbers are based on the date of their being built that's why you can often see a plaque with the house owners name seems very convenient doesn't it number seven 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 Japanese people care about everything at once number six automated stores Japan is a country of robots and automated machines that replace people everywhere they can for instance this shop has no assistance only machines a paradise for introverts where you don't need to talk to anyone worth at least trying number five a hotel where a robot dinosaure will check you in this hotel went even further and made a robotic Clerk a robot dinosaure in a cute hat this is just for fun well interesting to see your face in such a hotel number four 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 can seal your chewing face from the rest of the world well we're out for such tasty burgers and napkins it is an awesome necessary thing number three 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 number two 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 it would be good if there were such an easy decision for car parking places number one easy to open cans unlike the cans were used to these have a special ring that makes them easy to open it's so cool and manufacturers think of even such small details apart from the list of interesting inventions here is a bonus the 10 strangest short facts about Japan strange Mayo while we use it for salads and meat they eat the sauce with ice cream and pancakes yep you heard right lifts men while the whole world uses automatic elevators with a multifunctional interface in Japan you can still meet cute lift girls almost in every huge building the shortest escalator in the world it's located in more store in the city of kawasaki the length is only 5 steps and the height is 32 and a half inches what's the reason for building such a short staircase we wonder pillows for lonely men they look like the knees of the beloved woman and they are also very soft at least this partner will never leave you there are options for lonely women as well capsule hotels the invention is now marching all over the world such hotels are cheaper and helped to save space there was always a spare room for sure sleeping in the office this is a dream for every working person in Japan you can officially have a nap right at your working place some workers even imitate sleeping for their boss to think there are loads of work and they are too tired can you imagine that chin holder Japanese people work so hard that sometimes they fall asleep standing in the metro so they invented a long chin holder for their convenience who says you cannot use this holder standing on the street though baby mops yes you've heard it right again as your small kids spend most of their time on the floor he or she can be very helpful just combine clothes with a mop and your floor is clean Japanese people have a progressive look haier holder most of us know this hair trouble when your plate is occupied not only with food there is no such trouble in Japan though there is a special cover for your face which prevents your hair from falling into your plate genius diet water no really diet water this cannot be explained but this is far more than awesome such bottles of water are distributed everywhere in shops and specialized sports stores in Japan seemingly it has a certain price we just bet this country is worth being visited by all means for now that's all and we hope you like our video about Japan this country is always interesting and creative now please click the thumbs up button and don't forget to subscribe you want to be on the bright side of life with us don't you [Music] you you

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Length: 9min 14sec (554 seconds)

Published: Tue Sep 12 2017