Japan is well-known for its never-ending ingenuity. Under the moniker Chindogu, which translates to “unusual tool,” the Japanese not only create bizarre and stupid-looking products but also products that have the power to alter lives. Kenji Kawakami, a Japanese inventor and editor, invented the chindogu. They must be everyday inventions, but they are pointless and might occasionally annoy users.

Some of the most “cool” Chindogu are listed below. Ramen noodles are kept cool before being eaten with chopsticks that have a small electric fan attached to them. In the rain, they are shielded from water by a pair of shoes that have inverted umbrellas on them. Although they are solutions to problems that arise in everyday life, they are too odd and complicated to use. They occasionally make people laugh out loud.

Check them out below, and give the one you think is the best an upvote.