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[–] [email protected] 22 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Not overly high tech but such a good fit for the culture and extremely convenient:

Self-filling, self-warming baths

Put the plug in during the day, press the button to fill the bath at the remote keypad in the kitchen. Baths fills and a little jingle announces that the bath is ready at the perfect temperature.

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 10 months ago (2 children)
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[–] [email protected] 20 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Not Japan specifically, but I've got say I'm jealous as hell about the snack scene in east Asia.

I generally don't have a sweet tooth, and things like potato chips don't have that umami I like. I try to keep snacks around because I forget to eat, but nothing appeals to me. But man... all those pre-packaged tofu squares, various bits of marinated meat... that's my deal. There's one solid "Asian Mart" near me, I'll stock up a few months worth at a time.

Closest you get in the US is basically jerky/slim jims, which are great but expensive and kind of one note for flavor.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 10 months ago (3 children)
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[–] [email protected] 15 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Hot coffee in a can that tastes great

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Kei trucks that are extremely functional and fuel efficient.

The U.S. won't ever get that because they are extremely functional and fuel efficient.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 10 months ago (1 children)

If you select the wrong floor on an elevator, you can deactivate it by pressing the button again.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 10 months ago

Plastic wrapping that's easy to open.

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