Just Me, Casi

During my three years of Junior High, I was obsessed with the country. Now...a year later as a freshman in high school, the obsession has come back!

I loved anime, manga, the language, J-Pop...

This year...i wrote an Original Comedy about Japan for my Forensics Team...

Here are my favorite inventions from the land of the rising sun.

First off...I'm too lazy to actually show the pictures, so just google it all for more information and videos and pictures...

1.Endamame

This is amazing. It's these little "endless soybean things." No, it's not food and it's not messy. But have you ever popped a soybean? It's actually a lot of fun! This is a little key chain toy where you simulate the action of popping a soybean. Though of course, you gotta make it more fun. This little baby pops up with a kawaii little face and adorable little sound effect.

 It's cute, simple, fun and addicting and in my opinion, it captures the essence of pointless and random entertainment.

2.Electronic Cigarettes

 No, it's not a real cigarette and as for as I know (I just saw this at CES) it's not bad for you either. Think of it as a lifelike alternative.

 All you do is breath in through one end like a real cigarette and the other end uncannily lights up for effect and realism. Next, blow...and smoke actually comes out of your mouth!

 For people trying to quit smoking, you can put in a nicotine flavor to sooth your cravings. You can also put in other flavors like strawberry or cherry.

3.Sushi Shaped USB Flash Drives

 Sushi and Technology. Two great things from Japan!

 I just love this little flash drive because it's so cute and lifelike. It's unique and fun, just like everything else from Japan.

4.Portable Office Tie with Walet Compartments

 On the front, it's an innocent normal tie. But when you turn it around it has pockets for you wallet, pens and any other piece of junk you would put in your pocket or walet. This is so innovative and practical. It's perfect for the office or if you just want to look cool at the mall.

5.Sauce Dispensing Chopsticks

 For those too lazy to actually just dip sushi in Soy Sauce...

 These Chopsticks, with a little squeeze, will not only pick up food, but dispense a little soy sauce too.

 It's about 18$ for two pairs, and it's also cheaper to buy these chopsticks than to buy a bottle of soy sauce. Hurray for saving money! And if you're not totally sold on this idea, just think of the 1.5 seconds you save not having to dip your sushi into the little bowls you put soy sauce in.

Well...There you have it! To be honest, I had a lot more stuff to put in, but I have a life and I don't want to waste yours any more than i already have.

For more information, just google the things you find interesting and go from there.

For more sites on this and more...

http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/top-10-strangest-japanese-gadgets-and-accessories

http://www.cutiegadget.com/edamame-popping-game-new-color/

http://minicigarette.net/

http://www.gizmine.com/