Meet the genius behind Japan's viral 'barely useful' inventions, who designs over-the-top contraptions for oddly specific needs — and earns a living doing it ...

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Uebanet put together a collection of 12 Japanese inventions that “never quite took off”. It’s tough to pick a favorite from the list, but I do enjoy the Hair Blocker. While apparently ...

But when it comes to which invention is best, the Japanese may not be thinking with their heads or their hearts... but their stomachs. They named instant noodles the best invention of the 20th ...

Matt Alt in his home office as he participates in the GoodReads virtual book tour. @Matt_Alt on Twitter Hello Kitty. Karaoke. Nintendo. The Walkman. Pikachu. All of these made-in-Japan inventions ...

News 10 things you didn't know were invented in Japan From pop culture icons like the emoji to technology staple like flash memory, Japan has changed the world profoundly ...