09 12/09
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Japanese Inventions

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Japanese Inventions

Whenever I get on the Shinkansen, one of the first few things I do right after getting into my seat is to browse their “in-ride” shopping catalogue. It’s always a thrill finding new and novel goods and gadgets.

Seiza (正座, literally “proper sitting”) is the Japanese term for the traditional formal way of sitting in Japan. It’s not easy to be in seiza. You could feel differently, but I don’t find it particularly comfortable. If in seiza for too long, I end up with pins and needles when I get up. If you find yourself needing to be in seiza for long periods at a time, this could be your next best friend. ^^.

Japanese Inventions

This seat gives you additional degrees of freedom. Much more comfortable than squatting for long hours on end.

Japanese Inventions

Being winter, this ceiling light/heater is pretty tempting. It’s always freezing cold when I step out of my hot shower.

Japanese Inventions

And finally, something for those who like to read in bed.

I remember a quote from the animation movie “Robots”:

“See a need, fill a need”

And I’m planning to release more iPhone Apps to fill more needs. ^^.

Have you filled a need lately?

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  • Cecil

    Yes I need a App. to help me to make notes while listening to my lectures mp3 recording on my iphone, I am tired of dragging back whenever I need to rewind to listen back.

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  • http://www.nicnocquee.com nico

    wow, so cool! will check the mag if i ever ride shinkansen :D
    .-= nico´s last blog ..Triple Boot: XP, Koala, and Snow Leopard in Lenovo S10E =-.

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