Top 12 Weird Japanese inventions that never quite took off

Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Wearables

Those Japanese are known for their prolific inventing. Though, being prolific doesn’t always mean being effective. As you can see from a few of the 12 pics Ueba.net collected, Japanese ingenuity always has its heart in the right place, but occasionally lacks a brain.

Rain water collector

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Since 70% of the world covered in water isn’t enough.

Swiss Army Gardening Tool

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For the billions of farmers, working the field. Clumsiest gadget…EVAR!

360 degree Camera

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“I’ve got za camera on zee head. Ya, Ya, Panorama! Now I got zeet on my face!”

Napkins Feeder

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Doesn’t she look beautiful?!

Solar Cigarette Lighter

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Ok…only twenty more minutes and it will be lit. Then, I can destroy the environment with my smoke! Totally defeating the purpose of a solar powered lighter! Hooray!

Hair blocker

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“Mmmz! I loves zee hairless noodlies!”

Andrew Dobrow

Top 12 Weird Japanese Inventions [Ueba]

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