# Japanese Corn Peelers This Simple Metal Tool Easily Removes individual Rows of Corn Kernels By David Ingram | Published 2015-10-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-corn References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2015/10/11/handy-little-invention-removes-kernels-from-your-corn-cob-in-seconds/) Reimagine how you eat your everyday corn on the cob with this innovative Japanese corn peeler that quickly and easily removes individual rows of kernels. Invented by Fubasami Takanezawa and Hirokai Fujita, the 'Corn Peeler' is a [stainless steel culinary tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-kitchen-gadget) weighing in at only 18 grams that is fairly simple in its overall design. All you have to do is slide the tip of this Japanese corn peeler down the length of either a cooked or uncooked corn cob. As the blade travels down the plant, rows of kernels are lifted from the root and made easy to consume, without having to worry about getting any excess residue stuck in your teeth. If you're looking to [add some corn to your diet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunch-corn), this simple yet [innovative kitchen tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-fresher) makes food prep more convenient. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Japanese Corn Peeler:** This innovative tool reinvents how corn on the cob is eaten by easily removing individual rows of kernels. - **Stainless Steel Culinary Tools:** The use of stainless steel in culinary tools provides durability and convenience in food preparation. - **Convenient Food Prep:** Innovations like the Japanese corn peeler make food preparation more efficient and hassle-free. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchen Tools and Gadgets:** The kitchen tools industry can benefit from developing more innovative and efficient utensils such as the Japanese corn peeler. - **Food and Beverage:** In the food and beverage industry, there is a growing demand for convenient food preparation tools like the Japanese corn peeler. - **Cutlery and Utensils:** The cutlery industry can explore disruptive innovations in utensil design that make eating certain foods more convenient, such as the Japanese corn peeler. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plate-Style Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plate-grater.md) - [Microwavable Popcorn Cobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppin-cobs.md) - [Miniature Handheld Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irogami-grater.md) - [Avocado-Shaped Vegetable Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avo-multifunction-veggie-cutter.md) - [Ultra-Fast Slicing Kitchen Helpers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormcut.md) - [Japanese Heritage-Honoring Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-petal-grater.md) - [Sleek Top Can Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davi-can.md) - [Mini Handheld Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-grater.md) - [Corn-Free Popcorn-Like Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cob-snacks.md)