Open sliding door with leg : Ashiknob-kun
Ashiknob-kun is a clasp fixed to a sliding door. You can open a sliding door with your leg when your both hands are not available, bad manner, though.
(ar-nest.co.jp: Approx. $13.00)
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Jun10
Jun10
Advanced yo-yo : Astrojacks
At both ends of a long rope are two balls fixed. In the center of the role is another ball through the rope, moving flexibly. As is shown in the home page of the manufacturer, this yo-yo makes a very unique and strange movement.
(astrojax.com: Approx. $7.00-)
Jun10
Swimming goggle with MP3 player
You may sometimes feel bored sometimes while swimming. Enjoy music with this device.
(Brunel.ac.uk SamJames/ via BBC NEWS)
Jun10
Paper diaper for swimming : GOO.N Swimming Pants
GOO.N swimming pants with cubic gathers and non water-swollen specification, can be used without anxiety preventing stool leak.
(daio-paper.co.jp: Approx. $4.00)
Jun10
2WD Bicycle : RUBICON AWD
Conventional bicycle is rear-wheel driven. This RUBICON AWD is front-wheel driven also with shaft drive, displaying its greatest force on rough roads.
(Jeep: $2999)
Jun10
Bicycle with elastic frame : Tomonobi Bicycle
Frame as well as saddle and handle can be extended up to 17cm. By adjusting the frame responding growth of children, the same bicycle can be used for a long time.
(people-kk.co.jp: Approx. $298.00)
Jun10
Fuel efficient engine : V6 3.0L i-VTEC Engine
The engine adopts variable cylinder system shifting 6 cylinder combustion to/from 3 cylinder combustion depending on situations. At cruising stage, intake and exhaust valves of 3 cylinder pause and stop fuel combustion. The engine realizes high-speed performance and low fuel consumption.
(honda.co.jp: Approx. $27,000.00-)
Jun10
Table-top Noodle flowing machine : Funsui Somen Taro
Table-top Somen noodle flowing machine with fountain. With switch on, water as well as screw in the machine flow.
(kano-sky.co.jp: Approx. $98.00)
Jun10
Golden Kitty-chan : HELLO KITTY K18 Happy doll
Kitty-chan poses holding a crystal ball, with a shining petit diamond in the center of a ribbon. An item making you happy and gorgeous. Height: about 30mm, Weight: about 70g
(sanrio.co.jp: Approx. $4000.00)
Jun10
GPS-installed Bicycle : ViVi Cocosecom
Though an electric bicycle is a convenient ride, users have to worry about theft. By installing GPS terminal of Cocosecom at an electric bicycle, it becomes possible to detect its location and to provide security service to an electric bicycle.
(panabyc.co.jp: Approx. $748.00-)
Jun10
Calculator displays cost and profit rate : Shobai Dentaku
Shobai Dentaku has keys of Cost, Selling Price and Profit Rate, often used in business, and has a large LC display which shows these three figures.
(casio.co.jp: Approx. $50.00-)
Jun10
Golf in pool : Aqua Golf
You can enjoy golf with green floating in the pool. A ball has magic tape preventing the ball not from rolling off the green.
(aqua-golf.com: $69.5)
Jun10
A pacifier which does not get dirty
If a baby drops a pacifier, it's O.K. The lid of the pacifier closes before reaching ground to guard the pacifier. Pacifier does not get dirty.
(?/ candypocket.com: Approx. $5.00)
Jun10
Mirror becomes liquid crystal : Mirror TV
Mirror TV, a part of the mirror turn into a liquid crystal. You can watch TV while combing your hair in front of the mirror.
(Philips)
Jun10
Cards flying out by pushing button : Uno Attack
Just push Attack Button on the front of Uno attack after setting attached 112 Uno cards, then the card will fly out at random.
(bandai.co.jp: Approx. $30.00)
Jun10
Cup for Shochu with plumb : Shochu Cup
Plumb falls into a dent of the cup and does not fall out. Cup for Shochu with plumb.
(?/ d-kintetsu.co.jp: Approx. $13.00)
Jun10
Assemble pendulum clock : All Paper Classic Clock
All of 410 parts including minute hand and gears are made of paper. Just fold, glue and put parts together. Winding the weight of assembled clock keeps swinging pendulum for 24 hours.
(papagino.co.jp/ candypocket.com: Approx. $63.00)
RelInfo: fhs.jp:mechanism of clock
Jun10
Fast : Petit Fasting Set
Fast is observed as ascetic training, prayer and as disease cure to heighten natural healing capacity. Petit Fasting Set gives rest to your stomach and resets your body (draws your natural healing capacity).
(?/ kenko.com: Approx. $30.00)
Jun10
Balance to obtain good habit : Futoru Kuse Minaoshi-kun
While thinking that you get fat if you eat this cake, you may eat it eventually excusing yourself today only. In such a case, you are balancing "I shouldn't eat" and "this small amount doesn't matter."
Futoru-kuse-minaoshi-kun substantiates your drifting mind and judges if you've obtained a good habit or not.
(41shukan.com: Approx. $28.00)
Jun10
Beginner set of Nanjin Bead Blind
Set of Nanjin Bead Blind for party trick. Accompanied with Bead Blind and video, you can master the performance soon.
(?/ Yume-Mitsuke-Tai: Approx. $103.00)
RelInfo: Tamasudare