Updated March 9, 2023 6.0K votes 1.2K voters 72.0K views
Over 1.2K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of 16 Instances Of Everyday Japanese Tech That Make You Wish You Lived In Japan
During the late 20th century, Japan became a world leader in innovation and technology, pioneering efforts in nuclear energy, electronics, and robotics. Since then, Japanese tech has been coveted by consumers all across the world with popular brands like Sony, Nintendo, Mitsubishi, and Toyota all calling Japan their home. Japanese inventions like DVDs, CDs, portable cassette players, and digital cameras revolutionized the way people enjoy and create entertainment.
While Japan might no longer be the leader in technology, it still remains a powerhouse in the tech world and continues to create fun, innovative, and sometimes bizarre products that dazzle foreigners. Whether you’re looking for a more efficient way to eat your ramen or another frivolous cat toy to appease your feline overlords, cool Japanese products are always on trend.
The first high-speed train, or bullet train, was built in Japan and was first put into operation in 1964. These trains are faster, more efficient, and help reduce environmental damage, not to mention they provide a huge benefit to the economy. They can travel anywhere from 120 mph to 260 mph.
The fastest bullet train in the world is the Shanghai Maglev Train in China, which can travel up to 267 mph.
While automated parking systems can be found across the world, the number of automated parking garages are steadily growing in Japan, comprising nearly 1.6 million of the country’s parking spaces. Not only do these garages save space, but the parked cars are less likely to be damaged or stolen within this structure.
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A Lidholder That Tells You When Your Ramen Is Ready
Perfect for the instant-noodle enthusiast - these silicone men, aptly named Cupmen, hold down the lid of your Cup Noodles and change color once your ramen is done thanks to their heat-sensitive material.
Japan takes arcades to a whole new level. In Akihabara, gamers have their pick of a number of mega arcades, some even boasting as many as seven floors of the newest and most innovative games available.
Most people know about Japan’s revolutionary toilets, and while you might be lucky enough to find one in some of the swankier restaurants in New York or Los Angeles, they’re fairly common in Japan. In fact, many domestic residences in Japan come fully equipped with these first-class toilets.
A kotatsu is a low table that’s covered with a futon blanket. Just under the table sits a heating source that helps trap the warmth beneath the table and blanket. People usually sit at a kotatsu with their legs under the table and the blanket draped over the lower half of their body. With one of these in your home, you'll never want to leave the living room. You can even snag one for yourself on Amazon!
