Game that trains Tsukkomi : Nice Tsukkomi
The player of this game plays comic dialogues by feeding the stooge on screen.
(namco: Approx. $2.00)
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Jun30
Jun30
Device that lets you be a hustler
Developed by an assistant professor at Columbia Univ. It calculates the best shot, based on ball alignment, and displays the aiming angle and the route on the pool table. You just need to shoot per the line displayed.
(columbia.edu/ via HotWireJapan)
Jun30
Jun30
Toothbrush that plays music : Kids Power Toothbrush
This toothbrush plays music randomly chosen from a selection of 16 songs all one minute long. Kids will brush their teeth longer as they will desire to know the song which plays next.
(braun.co.jp/ priceleap.com: $17.88)
Jun30
Chopstick for correcting
Just place your fingers on the dents of this chopstick. These chopsticks will teach you the correct way to hold chopsticks naturally. This is a really innovative product.
(hyozaemon: Approx. $16.00)
Jun30
Curtain for Refrigerator : Energy-saving Refrigerator Cool Curtain
Retain cold air in refrigerators with this curtain. Not only does is it save energy, it also keeps your foods fresh.
(?/ senjukai: Approx. $5.00)
Jun30
Prevention of dog's useless barking : Aboastop
Use this as a collar. When the dog starts to bark, this Aboastop will spray citronella scent. The dog will go easy with the barking because of its least favorite scent.
(?/ STARFORM: Approx. $190.00)
Jun30
Automatic bicycle : BD-Di2
This bicycle was jointly developed by Mizutani and Shimano who is a bicycle part manufacturer. This unique bicycle will automatically adjust gears and suspensions based on the speed, road condition and other situations. Only 50 of these bicycles have been manufactured.
(mizutanibike: Approx. $3500.00)
Jun30
Jun30
Alarm clock changes sounds by the positions
This dice shaped alarm clock has an unique feature that generates different sounds depending on the picture on the top of the "dice". The clock-face automatically adjusts its orientation regardless of which side it stands.
(rhythm.co.jp/ tokiwa camera: Approx. $40.00)
Jun30
Illuminating ice cube : Lite Cubes
This mysterious cube has LED inside which will illuminate. It uses the same gel used in ice packs so it can get slightly cool by freezing.
(?/ lightcubes.com: $5.00)
Jun30
Umbrella that stands by itself
Just turn the handle and it will open the other end which provides legs. It is handy in a train.
(?/ tokyu hands: Approx. $19.00)
Jun30
Tie + Umbrella : TieUmbrella
Tie and umbrella in one. The knot part looks like are regular tie, but there is a hook inside of this tie that hangs the umbrella. Both of your hands will be free while you are carrying this TieUmbrella.
(?/ tuhanseikatu)