Japan has a proud history of science and inventions that can seem crazy to the outside observer. Most of it is just – crazy – but, as you will see at the end of this list, some of the products below ...

An invention to keep from splattering your clothes and hair with broth as you slurp your noodles. Also worthwhile if you want your friends to think you are a flower. Chindogu are Japanese inventions ...

What we really like about Japanese handset culture is its absolute openness when it comes to trying out new ideas. The US and European markets are mainly driven by popularity and although some ...

The weird and outright inappropriate inventions at Japan’s Digital Contents Expo include a fembot who doesn’t just visit the uncanny valley, she owns it. Plus a helmet that yanks on your ears to guide ...