A paper shredder should be something all offices have – after all, you wouldn’t want to have important information lying around for all and sundry to look at, eh? Well, now is the time most people would want to take the eco-friendly route, which is where the Bye Bye Handy Shredder comes in handy. As you can tell by its name, it will require hand crank power to get it going, where all you need to do is retract the handle, turn it and you’re ready to mash up whatever sensitive information stored on stacks of paper. At $44, it is rather steep in our books, and does resemble a Nintendo DS when you think about it.
Made in Japan
A lot of cool stuff comes out of Japan, as does a fair bit of crap
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Toykoflash has delivered a new optical illusion watch concept that might just make your eyes and brain all confused, since thinking about it alone could very well require all the IQ points you never thought you had. Why do we say so? The LED display itself is actually an optical illusion which requires you to train your eyes to see through the squiggly lines in order to read the time. Of course, one must take note that Tokyoflash watches which receive positive votes from the public will end up as actual products, so if you think this is something you’d like to see in the future, why not upvote it?
Source: Fashionably Geek
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Only in Japan can you get quirky items like this Speargurumi Cute Stuffed Speaker Strap for your cellphone. They’re supposed to be incredibly cute, which means they make for the perfect gift for the girl of your dreams. It isn’t all cotton inside though, as you will be able to find a built-in speaker within that will play back your favorite tunes when plugged to an MP3 player, iPod, CD player or other compatible devices. something tells us this is counter productive – in this day and age, whatever device you plug in will probably have superior stock speakers already.
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Even a bird brain is able to tell the time, which is why we think this bird alarm clock would be a cute addition to any bedroom. Heck, it won’t resemble an alarm clock at first glance since it does look more like a little modern design bird sculpture that is meant to decorate your bedside table. In order to live up to its shape-sake, this bird will feature a chirping alarm that helps you get up and out of bed in a cheerful manner instead of those rude blares from traditional alarm clocks. It ought to set you back by around $37 a pop since it will be imported from Japan.
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Having kids can be a pretty expensive affair, and the bills add up quickly before you know it. Well, getting furniture for them is quite the tricky affair since it will require you to strike a careful balance between style, useability and longevity. For those who have a little bit more money than normal to throw around, the Nicot Wood Robot is the right purchase – if you don’t mind forking out $297 for a robot-like wooden furniture, of course. Made from wood and being full of shelf space and mini drawers, it will give a chance to your kids to keep their things neat and tidy, although Nicot’s swiveling head does add to his charm. His arms can also move with a chest that opens up to reveal more space for storage – now how about that? And when your little ones leave the home for college, you can always use this as firewood to keep yourself warm during the bitter and cold winters.
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Do you think that you’re feeling a little bit more hirstute that you should be? Well, there is the Mudage Jolie Body Hair Thinner which is going for $46 a pop, where it will help thin out your chest rug to a much more manageable amount, letting you keep your manliness aura without losing the girl in the process. Isn’t this a truly win-win situation? Not only is it safe and easy to use, it isn’t embarrassing one bit since you can also choose from the right comb to vary the amount of hair that you want to thin. It has a plastic body and stainless steel blade, where it makes for an ideal once-over for chest, armpit, arms and legs areas. The instructions come in Japanese only, but we don’t think that’s going to be too hard to decipher, eh?
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Want to look younger, but do not want to go under the knife or get Botox injections? The Mejikara Anti-Wrinkle Glasses, or better known as the anti-aging goggles, could very well be the solution that you’ve been looking for. All you need to do is drop $48 for a one time purchase and you do not need to return to any physician or doctor for follow up checkups. Basically, it makes you look as though you were some sort of superhero, as these goggle-style glasses are touted to make you look less tired and younger, with the claim to improving your face’s appearance over time by wearing the Mejikara for just 5 minutes each day. Made out of silicone, this ought to be a hoot if you decide to wear it around in public.
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For those who live in areas where rain is much more common than the flu, an umbrella should be a staple accessory you tote around wherever you are. The Samurai Umbrella will not only make you look menacing before you unsheath it, so to speak, but it helps to keep most of your body parts dry whenever it pours and you need to get somewhere without the comfort of shelter along the way. It will feature Sakamoto Ryoma, a samurai from the Bakumatsu period who wanted to overthrow the Tokugawa Shogunate. Too bad it can’t slice through anything…
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Do you think all your efforts at fighting the effects of gravity as you age are in vain? Well, apart from Botox and other non-natural methods such as going under the knife for a little nip/tuck, the Houreisen Face Exercise Mask could be a last resort. It costs just $8 and intends to make you look as though you were the Joker. How does it work? It apparently tighten ups those sagging cheeks whenever you fasten the straps behind your ears, giving your face muscles a work out. All it takes is for you to open and close your mouth for ten minutes each day before results become noticeable – yeah, right!
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Leave some crayons in the hands of an unattended toddler and what do you get? A new mural on your recently painted wall. The Crayon Umbrellas won’t allow that to happen though, since these instruments of rain protection that hail from Japan look colorful only, but will be unable to leave a mark anywhere. It definitely has that super cute look, and you might just want to bring your umbrella with you wherever you go, regardless of whether rain or shine just to earn envious looks from passersby.
Source: Craziest Gadgets
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