High Directional Speakers : Audio Spot
This is a very narrow beam sound system that uses ultra sound. The sound can come from 1500 feet away and still sound like it comes from a few feet away.
(holosonics.com/ via HotWiredJapan)
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Personal Air Purifier : Air Supply
Air Supply is a wearable personal air purifier that eliminates pollen, smoke and chemicals and other irritants in our breathing space. This air decontamination device uses corona discharge technology. The ability of the ionic discharge plasma to destroy biochemical agents has been proven.
(?/ tokyu tuhan club: Approx. $198.00)
Mar29
DJ Alarm Clock : Scratch DJ
This clock is able to record your favorite music or voice as long as 30 seconds and lets you use it as an alarm. By turning the disk on top, you can play with a scratching sound, which repeats part of the sound you recorded.
(rhythm.co.jp: Approx. $37.00)
Mar29
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The game let you be a conductor : The MaestoroMuseec
When you move this as if you are conducting, it plays a symphony in time with the movement. Plays only main parts of eighteen songs.
(Global A Entertaiment Inc.: Approx. $78.00)
Mar29
Steady camera on stomach : Camerax
Ease a burden on your neck by steadying your lovely camera on your body. You also don't miss instant photo opportunities with this closely attached portable equipment.
(?/ yume mitsuke tai: Approx. $208.00)
Mar29
Glowing Leash : WanWan Line
This leash glows, so it has a great visibility in the dark. This is a water-proof leash, so it is convenient when you walk your dog on rainy days.
(matsushita/ DenkigaEne: Approx. $35.00)
Mar29
Scent terminals : WEB KIOSK
Technology developed by a German company, Aerome Scent Technology. An interactive screen generates the fragrance by mixing a scent component. It enables you to fully experience the aroma of coke, orange juice, ice cream, perfume and more.
Mar29
Pick up a golf ball with putter : Science Cavity
This putter lets you pick up a golf ball without you leaning over.
(?/ via toretama: Approx. $250.00)
Mar29
Laundry Pole With Dryer
The dryer is attached on the end of this laundry pole.
(mitsubishielectric.co.jp/ via TOWAMAIL: Approx. $185.00)
Mar29
The ring that changes color by temperature : TRUE RING
This is a mysterious ring which changes to all the colors in the rainbow due to human's mood swings. The liquid crystal included in the stone senses subtle energy created by the human's body temperature and sweat glands and makes the color change.
(?/ brainnetwork.co.jp: Approx. $18.00)
Mar29
AA battery -> D battery : Battery Adapter
Just snap AA size battery into this adapter, you can use it as D size battery.
(?/ smile-asahi.co.jp: Approx. $5.00)
Mar29
Charging a cellular phone : Dolphin Power
Via attached connection cable, connect this charger to a cellular phone. Keep squeezing the handle of this charger, it charges the phone. 3 minutes charging will be good enough for 270 minutes waiting or 3 minutes talking.
(?/ City104: Approx. $32.00)
Mar29
Underpants bring success on entrance exams : Silk Goukaku Trunks
This trunk is for test-takers on entrance exams. Has two Chinese characters saying "PASS" weaved on it.
(tuboryu: Approx. $28.00)
Mar29
Cutter for cutting circles : Circle Cutter
A simple blade mounted on a compass for cutting circles. Just turn the handle on a piece of paper and make a perfect circle.
(olfa.co.jp: Approx. $22.00)
Mar29
Shoes that measure your athletic ability : Traxtar XT
The shoes measure how high you jump, how far you leap, and how fast you run, then award the standard Olympic ratings, bronze, sliver and gold, for you efforts. Every rating has 6 levels in it.
(reebok.co.jp/ via toretama: Approx. $78.00)
Mar29
Word processor by ball-point pen : WordWriter
This is a unique word processor with a ball-point installed instead of the traditional ink. This word processor does beautiful writing.
(max-ltd.co.jp: Approx. $860.00)
Mar29
Sterilization unit for house shoes : SSD-D
Put a pair of used slippers on the top of this unit. The top cover will open automatically and the machine will take them in. Ultraviolet light will sterilize the inside and back evenly.
Mar29
Singing Candle : CandleSong
When you light the candle, it starts to play music. It has great sound quality and plays music as clear as a compact disc player. Lasts for 40 hours.
(?/ via toretama: Approx. $50.00)
Mar29
Print on scotch tape : SelloPrinter
The first place winner of new products in 1999 Gift Messe. It prints any letter you want on regular scotch tape.
(sako-japan.co.jp: Approx. $295.00-)
Mar29
Air bag for motorcycle : hit-air
This is a jacket installed with an air bag. When you are thrown out of your motorcycle, the air bag inflates.
(hit-air.com: Approx. $410.00-)
Mar29
Make you breathe in avalanche : AvaLung2
The AvaLung is a simple filtration device which draws air directly from the snow pack. This device can increase your chances of survival if you are buried in an avalanche longer than 20 minutes, which is believed as a tolerance limit.
(BlackDiamond/ lostarrow.co.jp: Approx. $187.00)
Mar29
Lighting glass : Lighting Glass
When you pour your drink into this glass, the LED at the bottom of the glass starts to glow.
(?/ via toretama)
Mar28
Snowboard for parent and child : Step5 Kidsboard
By attaching a pair of little skis for kids on a regular snowboard, parent and child are able to slide together.
(?/ via toretama)
Mar28
Fireworks and Glasses : Table Spark
Table Spark is an indoor firework. This set comes with the fireworks and magical glasses that let you see the fireworks as rainbow colors.
(otaenka: Approx. $5.00)
Mar28
Collects the rents : Tokukoku-Kun
This devise makes an announcement in order to collect the rents, by setting this device in front of the door of who backs rent.
(?/ via toretama)
Mar28
Mouse for foot : Foot Mouse
This is a mouse for your feet. It is easy to click, double-click and drag the mouse using one foot.
(edikun.co.jp: Approx. $498.00)
Mar28
Manicure changes color according to temperature
This is a nail polisher that changes color according to body temperature. When it senses warm temperature, the color starts to change. For example, it changes color when you take a bath or wash your hands.
(Nubar/ nail@Color: Approx. $14.00)
Mar28
Determines partner's feeling through cell-phone : DokittoVoice
This device determines your partner's feelings from the change of voice frequency through a cellular phone.
(segatoys/ via oracion.co.jp: Approx. $30.00)
Mar28
Bag that fights off robbers : SIKO
This bag has an antitheft alarm which lets out sound and smoke.
(?/ via toretama: Approx. $2400.00-)
Mar28
Medicine Pacifier : Nuumii
This pacifier helps infants take medicine without them fighting back.
(?/ e-GenkiJapan: Approx. $16.00)
Mar28
Fake an alibi by cell-phone : Nanchatteru
When you press a button, this plays ambient noise. When you use it through a cellular phone, it will be guaranteed to fake your alibi. Includes four sounds; game parlor, Japanese-style bar, intersection and in front of station.
(?/ via toretama: Approx. $10.00)
Mar28
Mar28
Nail Machine : Nailmore
This draws an illustration on your finger nail when you stick your finger in it.
(atlus/ via am-j.co.jp: Approx. $3.00)
Mar28
Telephone + mouse : MousePhone
This can function as both telephone and mouse. You can save space.
(alphaomega.co.jp: Approx. $80.00)