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If you think Japan’s tech scene is all about sleek robots and bullet trains, think again. From AI-powered emotional support companions to prosthetic legs that double as fashion statements, the Land of the Rising Sun is redefining quirky innovation. 🌄 

At CES 2025, Japan stole the spotlight with gadgets that blend cutting-edge tech with a dash of delightful absurdity. Buckle up-we’re diving into the wild world of Japanese ingenuity, where even salt spoons get a high-tech makeover. 🥄 

Let's dive in to know more!🚀

🤖 Meet Romi: Your Pocket-Sized Therapist

Imagine a palm-sized robot that listens to your woes, cracks jokes, and remembers your favourite coffee order. Romi, developed by Mixi, isn’t just another AI assistant-it’s an emotional support companion designed to combat loneliness. 🤝 

Using deep learning, Romi analyses your voice, surroundings, and conversation history to interject human-like comments in real time. 💭 

• 🤖Tech Magic: A cloud-based system syncs its LCD facial expressions, body movements, and voice to create eerily natural interactions. 🧍

• 😎 Why It’s Cool: Romi’s creators say it’s “more human than ever,” with 30% faster response times than its predecessor. Perfect for late-night existential crises or just someone to nod along while you rant about traffic. 🚦

💄Mixed Reality Makeup

Ever wish you could change your look at the tap of a button? Kose’s Mixed Reality Makeup Studio is making that dream a reality-literally.🪞

Using high-speed facial tracking and projection mapping, this system beams hyper-realistic makeup onto your face in real time. No more smudges or makeup wipes! 🗳️

In Tokyo’s flagship Kose store, over 2,000 people tried the system in its first month, and 87% said they’d use it for special events or just for fun. Plus, it’s eco-friendly-no more single-use makeup wipes!♻️

🧂 Electric Salt Spoon

In the “why didn’t I think of that?” category: Kirin Holdings’ Electric Salt Spoon. This utensil uses mild electrical currents to trick your tongue into tasting 50% more saltiness, perfect for reducing sodium intake without sacrificing flavour. 🥄

🤖Tiny Robot, Big Impact

Forget what you know about delivery robots-Suzuki’s Micro e-Mobility Platform is a modular marvel. Originally designed for electric wheelchairs, it’s now being adapted for everything from rice planting to disaster relief.🦽

💡Here’s what makes it special:

➡️The platform’s flexibility is its superpower: one base, endless possibilities.

Chindogu: The Spirit of Playful Innovation 🧹🐾

Not every Japanese invention is meant to change the world; some just make you smile. The art of chindogu (“un-useless inventions”) is alive and well, with new gadgets popping up on social media every week. This year’s favourites include🎯:

1. Noodle-cooling fan chopsticks (for instant ramen relief)🍜

2. Butter stick pens (for perfectly buttered toast)🖋️

3. Cat paw dusters (because cleaning should be cute)🐾

Chindogu reminds us that innovation can be joyful, not just practical.🛠️

🌏Why Japan’s Gadgets Matter Globally

Japan’s unique approach to tech is about more than just novelty. It’s about solving real problems- loneliness, ageing, health- while never losing sight of fun and creativity. 🩺

So next time you see a robot waving at you from a Tokyo storefront, or a spoon that zaps your tongue, remember: in Japan, the future is always a little more interesting. 🇯🇵