Toys that have been making the biggest hit in Japan

It seems that Japan never tires of surprising us with its everyday oddities. And now it’s time for children’s toys, as children in the land of the rising sun also collect dolls in the form of soldiers, solve puzzles and delight in soap bubbles. But, over there, all things get very different versions of those we are used to. Do you want to know who Gudetama is and how big is the Japanese passion for puddings? So this post is for you.

O awesome.club shows below the peculiarities of Japanese culture, all to make your day a little more fun.

Let’s start with the most popular toy: the chicken. When squeezing the rubber bird’s belly, an egg comes out. These toys are sold at vending machines dotted around the streets of Tokyo, where you can also buy a turtle.

The Japanese have a special love for embryos, so in toy eggs you can find dinosaurs, animals and extraterrestrials. But the creators of Hello Kitty took it a step further and invented a character that conquered all of Asia. Gudetama is an eternally sad and lazy gem, removed without permission from the white. This gem has become a real star: it has its own profiles on social networks, a collection of cosmetics, clothes and accessories, and even a chain of eateries. The creators claim that Gudetama is not a depressed character: he’s just not that excited. That’s why his physical aspect seems to say, “I’m not leaving here, leave me alone!”

Tuttuki Bako is one of the strangest and most popular games among Japanese people. To start playing, you need to put your finger on the box. There are several games available to choose from: move the panda on the wheel, touch sea creatures, touch the face or even play with strange creatures.

Remember those green soldier dolls our parents collected when I was a kid? The Japanese made them chubby. Toys are often placed in “places where there is war”: at mealtimes.

In which country, besides Japan, could zombie fruits appear? The first edition of these toys was so successful that the creators decided to launch several collections. Bananas, grapes and cherries are joined by lemons, peaches and melons, and the main monster is the durian. See with your own eyes here.

The charming cup decorations have been a hit with both children and adults for years. Fuchiko, as this doll is called, is sold as a set, featuring figures that reflect different moods.

The image above isn’t there by mistake, and it’s not about cooking tips. Yes, this is a puzzle in the Japanese version. Puzzles that have many pieces are said to reassure anyone. Would you dare, in the midst of a state of stress, to solve a puzzle with the image of soy beans, having 300 details? Do you think that’s all? None of that. To make the task even more difficult, those sticks used for eating come inside the puzzle box, and the manufacturer proposes that they be used to solve the challenge.

O Ikizukuri is a dish of different marine animals that must be eaten alive. But it would be too simple if Japanese toy makers gave kids fish ready to serve and cut. To begin with, the child needs to make the toy with his own hands, preparing the mixture and giving it shape. Then you have to learn to serve everything the right way and eat the plate. Here you can see how to prepare and cut the fish.

What is the use of this toy? The manufacturer says it’s great for fighting stress. The toy has two versions: one-handed and one-legged. Here you can see which body parts come out of the shark’s mouth.

The photo above shows Big Clapper, who knows how to applaud and also say several phrases that cheer anyone up. But this model is not for domestic use: the creator says that his creation is perfect to stay in store entrances, and its estimated price is 4,500 dollars. However, there are some manual robots that are also capable of clapping at any time. It doesn’t seem like a big deal, but it’s a tremendous success.

Just put liquid soap inside the pen and let the “magic” happen. The toy comes with a pen, a support for creations made with soap bubbles, a spatula and decoration elements: eyes, ears, noses, among others, as well as accessories that allow the creation of different shapes, such as emojis or stars. It is quite possible that children who have fun with this toy will become great baristas as they grow up.

The Japanese love puddings, and they tend to produce them in small forms. But residents of the country of the rising sun have a chance to make the delicious dessert at home and using a bucket. Here you can check out the method of preparation of this delight, and see how a young woman was able to eat 3 kilos of pudding.

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