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I recently found the book ’Unuseless Japanese Inventions’ by Kenji Kawakami. You have to admire the absurdity and creativity of some of these inventions: Cat dusters, grass toilet seats, high heel training wheels. I’ve picked out some of my favorites from the book to share with you.
Its a tie… and an umbrella… at the same time! As much as it rains here I should invest in this!
If I were to ever wear high heels… I would need these. They kind of make think of those ‘wheelie’ shoes… but for adults.
This invention cracks me up…not only because its ridiculous… but I could actually see a tourist near MIT using this very device…
This one looks like a cross between a toothbrush and a thimble. Can you imagine whipping this thing out to do a post-meal brush up?
Too lazy to do housework? Strap these dusting mits on your cat, give it some catnip and watch your house instantly be cleaned! I’m sure my cat would LOVE this! (Also see kittens in mittens)
I have to admit that this invention is actually kind of clever. I could use one of these for my iPhone.
Short on time to make that toast for breakfast? Try the butter stick: it’s kind of like a gluestick but edible… (well…some would argue that gluesticks are edible as well)
Tired of that polluted and nasty city air? Try taking a whif of this plant and enjoy the clean air!
Last but not least the best invention of all is the grass toilet seat… so you can can get that outdoorsy feel when you…well… have to go. 
Leave a comment and let me know what you think!
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Ahmed says:
I've always said that Japanese people are really cool
November 1st, 2009 at 9:24 am
alma says:
love the cat dusters!
November 1st, 2009 at 10:48 am
Nora says:
I think I want that butter stick. Not only is it fast and convenient, how else would you get a nice even application?
Grass toilet seat is just gross but the others are pretty cool.
Btw, great blog and I love design bits! Very inspiring.
November 1st, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Bill | Edward Rayne says:
Decided to check my feed before going to bed and I'm glad I did. Nothing like a good laugh to end the weekend. Especially loved the cat dusters. Thanks.
November 1st, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Liora says:
I don’t think my cats would be too happy with me if I brought the cat dusters home. I like the finger toothbrush idea, though :0)
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:16 am
Tanja says:
Don’t forget the Baby Duster (though I’m not too sure it’s Japanese) http://no-mans-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/championbaby.jpg
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Liz says:
umbrella tie isnt bad, and if i didnt have carpet, id want the kitten mops.. forget about cleaning the house, id just be cute to watch the little guy walk around in them, hehe
November 2nd, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Selvam says:
If a country has many scientist…this will be the result….haha haha
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:41 am
Dave Sparks says:
The fact that the finger toothbrush looks a little like a condom is a bit off putting
November 3rd, 2009 at 6:01 am
toy guitar says:
There used to be a show on ITV which featured these type of crazy and useless inventions, anybody remember what it was called? brings me back…..
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:56 am
Niki says:
Testing…
November 4th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Roland says:
Yeah baby
Japanese people are very creative…and I really don’t know why 
Some of inventions are really useful, some are stupid and not needed, at least in Europe 
And what I love most in Japanese people, they are not shy when they’re using them. I just imagine If I take my camera out of the bag and begin putting some umbrella on it + additional cameras for panoramic picture – man I will be red like a tomato 
cause for me it looks stupid 
But not for them…cool article 
November 4th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Matthew says:
Great collection!
November 8th, 2009 at 3:50 am
yzane says:
ye, they are very cool and shanzhai(chinese 山寨）
the lovely butter stick
November 10th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Elisa says:
AHAHAH I have that book too!! My bf got it for my birthday last year. Some of the designs are really useless, and some are hilarious
November 11th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
paul says:
thats amazingly funny
the cat dusters really cracked me up! what a book. good find and thank you very much for sharing it with us.
November 12th, 2009 at 9:33 am
LOLcat says:
Cat duster is the best invention ever !
How completely smart ! XD <3
January 14th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
@cdmuench says:
a good laugh to start my Monday off…
April 5th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Hannah says:
oh my gosh! how many cameras!
IT WONT WORK lol
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October 20th, 2010 at 8:30 am
ups1984 says:
The Japanese are very intelligent. They do not waste time on aesthetics etc. They purpose is efficeincy and they deliver it.
February 2nd, 2011 at 11:14 pm
@SketchMyWorld says:
I would use Butter Stick! Other inventions are quite weird, but with a thought!
February 18th, 2011 at 5:42 am