Japan-O-Rama

Posted on | March 1, 2009 |

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From robots to mobile food, CHOICE has downloaded some of the weird, wonderful and wacky products Japan has to offer.

Internet-Accessible Food
QR coded food not only provides a tasty treat, but also connects tech savvy snackers with mobile web content.

Hono LED Flame Simulation
These LED lights simulate real flickering candle flames without the fire hazard. You can light them with an electronic match, and blow them out with a single breath.

Not So Grand Piano
Not only is this piano the world’s smallest, but with over 100 programmed songs and self-moving keys it is one of the smartest.

Photo courtesy of Sega Toys

Tactile Obsessions
Second only to popping bubble wrap, this soybean pod popper is quite the gratifying time waster.

Photo courtesy of Bandai Media Department

Paper Craft
The delicate art of folding paper into mini masterpieces has been a long-standing craft in Japan, and emerging talents like Shin Tanaka are bringing a whole new meaning to the phrase cut and paste.

Photo courtesy of Japan C.

I, Robot (via NYTOKYO/Uniqlo)
Hate dealing with incompetent human sales assitants? Just ask Wakamaru the helpful service robot who is also one mean dancer. Photo courtesy of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

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