Japan is one of the most advanced countries when it comes to technological innovations, so much so that some people would import these devices and gadgets so they can have them as well. Here are a few creative and brilliant innovations that we should catch up to.
Automatic Toilets
This is perhaps among the famous Japanese advancements that people know about. Imagine sitting on a toilet and being greeted with buttons that serve different functions. Some are intended to warm the toilet seat, release a cleansing spray, and more.
In some countries, it could eliminate the need for toilet paper since you can be cleaned using water. For others, they will simply experience a more automated cleaning experience and not have to use a bidet. They will simply press a button once they're done doing their business.
Automated Parking
It's not only Japan that has this kind of system. However, it is the country with nearly 1.6 million automated parking systems in the world, as mentioned in Ranker. Since it is structured in a leveled manner, it actually saves a lot of space.
Having this kind of system lessens the possibility of a vehicle being stolen or damaged since it is safely stored inside a huge mechanism. Also, some systems actually indicate when there are parking spaces left, so you own;t have to drive around for 30 minutes to find a spot.
Capsule Hotels
Capsule hotels are just as they are described. They are capsules the size of a bed that is meant for cheap accommodations for someone who only needs a place to sleep. Tourists can choose to rent one instead of pricey hotels when they only need a bed and nothing else.
On a different issue, some people also have no place to stay in. While some sleep in their cars or stay at a friend's house, some resort to sleeping outside. This can be a solution for people who can't afford rooms and need a place to rest comfortably.
Automatic Taxi Doors
Having a door automatically open for you can be such a convenience for many reasons. For one, it would've been a useful feature during the pandemic when everyone is wary of what they touch. It's a door handle, so you can only imagine the bacteria on that thing.
Also, it would be so much easier to get when you have your hands full and you have none to spare to open the door, or when it's raining and you need to get in quickly. As mentioned in The Holidaze, the doors are controlled by the driver by pressing a button at the front.
A Variety of Vending Machines
Japan is very serious when it comes to convenience, and so they have vending machines that can cater to many human needs. For instance, they have vending machines for just about any beverage you can think of whether it's coffee, tea, beer, soda, and more.
Some can even dispense the ingredients of ramen along with hot broth as well as other hot meals. Other machines are also meant for items that random people might need like umbrellas, ties, electronics, and even underwear.
