Chindogu is the Japanese art of inventing silly and useless gadgets to solve an everyday problem. Translated literally, 'Chindogu' means valuable or priceless tool. Yes, these inventions are genius, but you would probably look pretty silly using them out in public. Actually, there are a few inventions here that I would actually use. No shame.
Here are 17 hilariously crazy and brilliant inventions only Japan could have thought up:
Tired of hard butter destroying your toast? This butter grater will fix that.
For those days where you're not sure if it's going to rain or not.
Only Japan would come up with a device to make putting in eyedrops easier.
For those times you want to belt out a tune, but don't want anyone to hear you.
Nap in peace and quiet with this sound catcher pillow.
Tired of having to check every 10 seconds to see if your noodles are ready? Use a Cupmen to let you know instead.
Only in Japan will you find square watermelon!
If hearing aids are too discrete for you, try one of these hearing enhancers.
For those times when you're hungry, but don't want to wait for your noodles to cool on their own.
For those times when a regular umbrella isn't enough.
A Q-Tip on steroids. I wouldn't recommend this one.
Instant stress-relief that's always ready to pop.
Take your creeping skills to the max.
When you spend your days studying in the library, this book-shaped pillow is the perfect night-time companion.
Only in Japan. Keep your shoes from getting splashed.
Yep, the banana case that we all know and love was actually invented in Japan.
Now this is genius. When you have an itch you can't scratch, direct your friend to the right spot on your back.
