Winter isn’t leaving so soon, our houses need the heat and warmth, and the outdoors requires thick, winter garments. And when you are staying at home, you need to equip yourself with winter lounges and warm dishes. Often, we need something more to warm us up. Luckily in Japan, there are cool, unique items you can use to make lives even warmer for winter in a cute and innovative way.
Unique Items in Japan That Would Warm You Up
Excited to know these gadgets Japan has in store for you this winter season? Then keep reading this article to find out. Have fun and make use of these items.
1. Azuki no Chikara Red Bean Shoulder Pillow (¥1,330)
Usually warming pillows are for your hands or just a regular cushion but how about a shoulder pillow? Have you heard of it?
Azuki no Chikara Red Bean Shoulder Pillow is made of red beans (azuki) which emits natural steam and heat that gently warms you up as it climbs down to your body. All you need is to heat this pillow to the microwave and then enjoy a 25-minute steam bath-like effect on the pillow to your shoulder. The good thing about this pillow is that you can reuse this as needed. You can find this at drugstores, general goods stores or Loft.
2. Groony Blanket Wear (¥ 3,990~)
How about a blanket you can wear that has natural extra warmth? You don’t have to keep holding it while wearing it at home because it functions like a robe. The Groony Blanket Wear is made of wearable microfiber and recently it has an added feature called hot pepper fabric technology which brings extra heat to the blanket-robe. You can choose from 14 colors available and has three sizes (small, medium and large) which is perfect for family use of all ages. It can be purchased online at their website.
Website: https://www.low-ya.com/features/room-wear
3. USB Dual Heater Slippers (¥2,980)
Thanko, a company of gadget makers, creates a cute, unique invention called USB Dual Heater Slippers which solves the problem of feeling cold feet especially made for winter season. All you need is to connect it to a USB cable in your PC or laptop cable and you’ll continue your at-home routines whether you’re working at home or just watching TV on netflix. Now they have developed this invention further with more power boost plus (45 degree celsius) with double carbon heaters which can be used on your heels and toes. And if you’re in a need to go outside or in the bathroom, you just need to plug the cable off from your PC device and you’ll be wearing it like a normal slipper. Plus, it’s furry! You can get this at department stores at medium and large sizes.
4. Kairo Heat Pads (¥50)
Kairo Heat Pads are self-heating pads that come in different sizes and shapes, even in adhesive strips which have been around in the market for sometime and are, in fact, a bestseller and a must-have for winter. It even translates to, “fire inside the pocket” which emits heat through oxidation iron and can heat up upto 50 degrees celsius in just minutes. The strips are a perfect go-to when going outside for you can attach it literally anywhere; your clothing, neck, shoulders, back or even to your shoes. It is convenient, cheap and an amazing tool to fight off cold winter weather.
Conclusion
These four unique winter items from Japan are just a few of the gadgets that are in the market. In fact, there are so many you can find to combat winter. However, these four in the list are super amazing that it has to be in this article. I hope you are making yourself warm this winter. Which of these items are your favorite? Have you tried one of them?
References:
https://www.tsunagujapan.com/japanese-products-to-get-through-the-season-winter/
https://odditymall.com/coolest-japanese-gadgets
https://golf.com/gear/japanese-staples-for-staying-cool/
https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-tokyo_train_station/article-a0003954/
https://www.japantrends.com/17046-top-6-clever-japanese-inventions-against-cold/