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The Big Bento of Unuseless Japanese Inventions

The Big Bento of Unuseless Japanese Inventions

$14.95 at Seattle Art Museum.

Kenji Kawakami shares his philosophy around Chindogu: the art of the unuseless idea through these bizarre gadgets and gizmos, which must work but are actually entirely impractical. The Big Bento Of Unuseless Japanese Inventions features 200 Chindogu, including Drymobile (laundry dries as you drive), Duster Slippers for Cats, Walk’n’Wash Ankle-Attachable laundry Tanks (perfect way to enhance your exercise and hygiene) and so many more! These hilarious inventions have been manufactured to the highest standards…