CNN decided to pop in a couple of weeks ago to interview us about our ideas for the best Japanese gadgets/goods for Christmas this year. Japan Trend Shop offered up some products to demo, and Sven was clearly more than happy to show off the Oppai Pillow.
The longer I’m here, the less I see these products as “wacky“, and actually would lean towards “innovative” as a key word. Yes, many products are novelties that you can’t imagine people buying, but you’d be surprised! Two years ago I wrote up these karaoke pills and featured them on Attack of the Show, and still see them in many shops catering to the partying, karaoke crowd. Whether it’s an Oppai Pillow or Samurai Umbrella, there are distinct cultural and market trends within each item that tell you a little more about people and the products in their lives.
The story also made its way onto CNNGo featuring a picture of me looking red-eyed and awkward. Some things never change!
Merry Christmas from everyone at CScout Japan, and we’ll see you in the New Year!
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