- [Narrator] Today's
generation is known mostly for our cool gadgets such as
smart phones and fancy cars, but we never really think
about specific countries and their special gadgets. Japan's got a huge reputation for its various creative
and convenient inventions. Let's find out about the most
genius inventions that exist, but only in Japan. - Amazing! - [Narrator] Number 20,
motorcycle helmet for females. If you are a female, putting on a helmet can be an annoying process, especially if you have a ponytail. Well, Japan has come
through with something that will blow the hair off
your head, quite literally. In Japan, women who ride motorcycles can buy helmets made
specifically for them, coming with a hole in the back which enables a ponytail
to be pushed through it. If you think about it, this is really for people with long hair! Number 19, diagonal crossing paths. In Japan, there is such
thing as diagonal crossways. This way, when someone
needs to cross the street and then make a right, they don't need to pass
through two red lights, they only need to be worried about one. It makes life much easier for the pedestrians crossing the streets. but it must make drivers annoyed. Number 18, Silent Karaoke microphone. If your neighbors are
getting really annoyed by you belting the lyrics
out to your favorite Katy Perry song in your
best karaoke singing voice, this invention could very
well be right up your alley, and it could save you from receiving a nasty noise complaint. If this sounds like you,
definitely consider investing in the Silent Karaoke Mute-Mic. This product allows you to sing into it as loudly as you want without totally ruining your
neighbor's sleep schedule. Number 17, automated stores. When you go to the store, the worst thing to possibly
experience as an introvert is when one of the store clerks abruptly interrupts
your shopping experience by asking you if you
need help with anything. In Japan, like most science fiction films, many stores are often loaded
with robotic employees and cashiers to help you look
for and ring up your products without any worry of having
to physically communicate. Number 16, butter grater. In most countries, it's
normal to grate cheese, but why not butter? After all, chilled butter
can often be extremely hard and difficult to spread. Well in Japan, they've become creative with their buttering of food. Take the concept of a
grater that grinds up cheese and switch that cheese with butter. Butter graters are really popular in Asia, and they're known to make
pretty, swirling designs of butter over food. Number 15, tie wallet. Imagine the pants you wore today don't have any pockets in them. Luckily, there is a tie available in Japan that can provide pockets
for all of your necessities. It is known as the tie wallet, but it might as well be
known as the tie fannypack. This tie includes slots for cell phones, credit cards, cash, and
even office supplies. If there is one thing
Japan knows how to do best, it is making our lives more convenient. Number 14, Braille and easy-open cans. Japanese beer cans in today's day and age are designed with many special features, besides a promise to get you plastered. One of these features is
that they have Braille imprinted onto the top of the drink so blind people can know
what they're drinking. Not to mention beer cans also
contain easy to open lids that feature a curved top to the pull tab. This is so that your finger
can simply grip the pull-tab and open the can, instead of you having
to sacrifice your nail to get under a normal flat pull-tab. Number 13, vending
machines for everything. Sitting next to ancient temples, deep within the body of a forest, and even on the tippy top of Mount Fuji, these vending machines can be
found anywhere with anything. They are also known for
the wide range of products offered in them. Objects such as eggs,
crepes, dirty magazines, mysterious remote controls,
and even underwear can be found in these machines. The most surprising thing is that it's actually incredibly difficult to find a vending machine in Japan that dispenses candy bars or even chips. It's probably part of the
reason they're all so slim! Number 12, capsule hotels. Although it doesn't sound the
least bit appealing at all, these space-efficient sleeping rooms will help you change your
views of life in Japan. Invented in the mid-1980s,
these hotels shocked the world when they were first envisioned. The image of Japanese businessmen sacrificing their own comfort by sleeping in tight boxes
might sound unappealing, but many people who have actually tried this cozy type of accommodation
highly recommend it. Number 11, parking lot for umbrellas. In Japan, there is a cure
for the soggy situation of where to put wet umbrellas. Many offices in Japan offer
umbrella parking lots. All you have to do is take a number and check your umbrella
in with the concierge and you're good to go. This way your umbrella will be secured and won't ever have a
chance of being stolen. Number 10, remote control mop. In Japan, you could use your
trusty remote control mop to take care of a liquidy mess. Like remote control
cars, remote control mops are designed to wash the floor in whichever direction you please. On the remote, there's
a left and right switch and an up and down switch, so you can get into those
hardest to reach spots. With this invention, you'd
be sure never to miss a spot and best of all, you'll
have fun whilst you do it. Number nine, sound catcher pillow. The Japanese have taken
the concept of watching TV to a whole new level. Say you want to rest on the couch and watch TV with your
head rested on a pillow. Well, this pillow gives you
first class access to sound by amplifying it through the pillow from whatever your watching. This way you'll never
have to turn the volume up while your head is rested
against the pillow. With this new device, Japan is telling headphone
users to get with the times. Number eight, sink built into toilet. Water conservation is one of
the most impeding problems for many societies today. Whilst we could just build new reservoirs or filtration plants, sometimes the simplest methods
can have the biggest impacts. In Japan, toilet sinks
are often positioned above the toilet water tank. This way, not only can
you simply turn around to wash your hands after
doing your business, the water that's just washed your hands is drained into the toilet water tank so that it can be used
again to flush the toilet. How efficient! Number seven, sauce packets. In the West, we're quite aware that we'll never really
be able to scrape out exactly all of the sauce in
the sauce packets they give us. In Japan, the average person gets every last drop
of sauce that they need to make their meal complete. They can do this because they
have certain sauce packets that can be opened by
cracking them in the middle and squeezing sauce from two
separate packets together. This way, they're able to squeeze out every last drop of sauce without any mess or hassle. Number six, ear wax remover. Most doctors are probably jealous about not coming up with this one. This is a portable earwax remover that helps examine the
deep interiors of your ear to make sure that every last piece of wax has been wiped out. It might seem little nauseating, but removing as much earwax
from your ear as possible will improve your hearing a lot. It's a seriously great gadget
that will improve your life, unless the only other noises you can hear come from your nagging boss. Number five, moveable train seats. This one solves the problem of having to turn your head
to uncomfortable angles just to see out of a
window whilst on a train. These train seats are designed so that you can turn in any direction. With these seats, you won't be
constrained to one viewpoint. It will also really help to make one-on-one conversations
that much more intimate. Number four, Ukihashi chopsticks. These genius chopsticks are
designed to solve that problem of getting germs all over the
eating end of your chopsticks as you put them down onto the dirty table. They come with a
particular curve at the end where it grips the food, which enables anyone who is eating to easily place the
chopsticks on the dining table without actually touching the
surface when they're done. So next time you want to
grab some leftover food, you can just re-use the chopsticks without fear of getting ill. Number three, spa on trains. Imagine walking into a train and witnessing something
as exquisite as this. A spa on a train! Well, in 2014 Japan launched
the first bullet train that is equipped with
actual onboard foot spas named Toreiyu. Each traveler is allowed 15
minutes of luxury foot spa time which must be a pretty
incredible experience. While relaxing with your feet emerged, you'll be facing the windows so you can take in the passing scenery. Imagine that, travelling
320 kilometers per hour while having your feet massaged! I guess this is them
rubbing the advantages of all their excess water in our faces. Number two, umbrella tie. It's quite self-explanatory. Say you're walking out
of a business meeting and it's raining. All you need to do is push a little button and an umbrella will unfold
right out of your tie. This contraption hangs down and sort of looks like
a tie on the outside. But, it comes with the added utility of keeping you dry in
emergency situations. Though its probably not best to put the umbrella back on after use. Number one, automated hotels. Imagine walking into a hotel and seeing a dinosaur greet
you at the receptionist desk. Well, in Japan they have these. Many hotels in the country
have completely eliminated the real life person that greets you when first checking into a hotel. For some this might be a relief because it subtracts the need
to talk to another human, but to others it may be a bit odd. Nonetheless, either way, seeing a dinosaur behind the
desk would be a sight to see. Which of these inventions would you most like to see in the West? Did I miss any? Let me know in the comments
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