Making silly inventions is an extremely popular hobby in Japan. They call it Chindogu. Chindogu inventions attempt to solve a problem or make a task easier. However, despite their attempts, Chindogu inventions usually just create new problems and cause significant social embarrassment. But that’s all part of the fun.
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From a butter stick to a noodle fan, here are some of our favorite Chindogu inventions. Enjoy!
Chin Kickstand
![8 Silly Chindogu Inventions That Will Make You Laugh Chindogu Inventions: Chin Kickstand](https://methodshop.com/wp-content/uploads/chindogu-chin-kickstand.jpg)
Umbrella Curtain
![8 Silly Chindogu Inventions That Will Make You Laugh Chindogu Inventions: Umbrella Curtain](https://methodshop.com/wp-content/uploads/chindogu-umbrella-curtain-593x900.jpg)
Noodle Fan
![8 Silly Chindogu Inventions That Will Make You Laugh Chindogu Inventions: Noodle Fan](https://methodshop.com/wp-content/uploads/chindogu-noodle-fan.jpg)
Suction Cup Hat
![8 Silly Chindogu Inventions That Will Make You Laugh Chindogu Inventions: Suction Cup Hat](https://methodshop.com/wp-content/uploads/chindogu-suction-hat.jpg)
Breastfeeding Vest
![8 Silly Chindogu Inventions That Will Make You Laugh Chindogu Inventions: Breast Feeding Vest](https://methodshop.com/wp-content/uploads/chindogu-breast-feeding-dads.jpg)
Eyedropper Glasses
![8 Silly Chindogu Inventions That Will Make You Laugh Chindogu Inventions: Eyedropper Glasses](https://methodshop.com/wp-content/uploads/chindogu-eyedrop-glasses.jpg)
Toilet Tissue Hat
![8 Silly Chindogu Inventions That Will Make You Laugh Chindogu Inventions: Tissue Hat](https://methodshop.com/wp-content/uploads/chindogu-tissue-hat.jpg)
Butter Stick
![8 Silly Chindogu Inventions That Will Make You Laugh Chindogu Inventions: Butter Stick](https://methodshop.com/wp-content/uploads/chindogu-butter-stick.jpg)
Silly Chindogu Inventions
What did you think about our list of funny Chindogu inventions? Do you have any favorites? Are you a Chindogu hobbyist? Please let us know in the comments.
#Chindogu – The Creative Japanese Hobby Of Making Silly Inventions Share on XNERD NOTE: Literally translated, “Chindogu” means unusual tool. The term was coined by Kenji Kawakami, a Japanese investor and editor of the magazine “Mail Order Life.” Dan Papia then introduced it to the English-speaking world and popularized it as a monthly feature in his magazine, Tokyo Journal, encouraging readers to send in ideas. Kawakami and Papia collaborated on the English language book 101 Useless Japanese Inventions: The Art of Chindogu, first edition 1995.
Press Links:
- TechTV – Site of the Nite: Bad Japanese Inventions (May 2002)
- TechTV – The Worst Inventions Ever (Sept 2003)
- TechTV – Invention Resource Guide (2004)
- Digg – Really funny, really terrible Japanese inventions (Dec 2005)
- I-Am-Bored – Bad Japanese Inventions (April 2006)
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Frank Wilson is a retired teacher with over 30 years of combined experience in the education, small business technology, and real estate business. He now blogs as a hobby and spends most days tinkering with old computers. Wilson is passionate about tech, enjoys fishing, and loves drinking beer.
Do you know where I can buy these things? I want a lot of them!!!