3,971 Views - Click for Gallery “Made in Japan” used to have a negative connotation, but now that everything is made in China, Japan is being forced to compete in the global market based on clever, unusual and fun products. They can no longer just base their merchandise on how cheaply they can make and sell stuff. The gallery shows a sample of Japanese products that may hit the shelves soon. Featured is the ultra-thin mouse, home ear wax cleaner with scope, mini humidifier, butt shaper pillow, hotwater bottle kitty, bamboo toothbrushes, octopus ball maker/cooker, dancing robot dogs, the yell silencer and the box of black tissues. Via: japantrendshop

Pervert-Proofing Cell Phone Cameras

3G iPhone in Japan

It's sad but true that there are men out there who use their cell phone cameras to take naughty photos of women, but Japan hopes to solve that with their version of the 3G iPhone. It will probably disappoint…

Real Eel Soft Drinks

Fishy Japanese Drinks

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Indoor Waterfall Advertising (Part 2) (VIDEO)

Canal City Hotel in Japan

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Black Hygiene

Stylish Daishowa Tissues

Just when I thought the “Snot Pocket” technology was a bit too silly as a functional luxury item, the idea of buying these stylish tissues from Daishowa just astounded me. They sell for $149.00…

A Plant With Solar Cells

The Latest Japanese Breakthrough

Sun is the best source of energy and power, but nature has always been better at harnessing the sun's energy. The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), a Japanese Institute,…

$6,100 Black Melons

Rare Japanese Densuke Watermelon

Would you pay $6,100 for just one watermelon? At 17 lbs, that works out to almost $360 per lb! Well, somebody recently did in Japan. He bid and won a rare, black Densuke watermelon at an auction. According…

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