Intriguing Inventions Found Only in Japan

11. Hand Towels

What it is: slippers meant for use exclusively in the bathroom. Created: Unknown * Average Cost: $20–$30 per pair In Japanese society, cleanliness and purity are highly valued qualities. Inside the house, slippers are frequently worn in place of shoes; in fact, several types of slippers are only meant to be worn in the restroom. Japanese toilet slippers are set out at the restroom door.

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Ebaumsworld's Toilet Slippers on Pinterest Simply swap out your indoor slippers for the bathroom slippers whenever you need to use the restroom. When you give it some thought, this makes perfect sense. You can avoid bringing germs from the bathroom into the rest of your home by wearing toilet slippers, which you remove when using the restroom.

12. Rain shields for cars

What it is: rain shields to protect the windows of your Prius from rain and debris. Invented in 2010; Average Cost: *$145 In Japan, window deflectors—also referred to as rain guards—are frequently seen. They prevent rain from getting on the windows and are specifically fitted to your car. In America, these specific protectors are not readily available. They cost $145 and are manufactured by Sigma Automotive specifically for the Toyota Prius.

Automotive Rain Shields: @priuschat and Pinterest Unlike many other devices that use sticky tape to hold items in place, these guards are aerodynamic and use clips. For those who are a little picky about their cars and want to keep as much trash from reaching the windows as possible, these rain protectors are ideal.