Daisuke Uraji, the president of Day-Plaft Inc. with two trainees, show off their “useless” chili powder shaking machine. The Japan News TOKYO — “Three, two, one, dobatto!” With a push, a large amount ...

An invention to keep from splattering your clothes and hair with broth as you slurp your noodles. Also worthwhile if you want your friends to think you are a flower. Chindogu are Japanese inventions ...

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