Man Went Viral By Showing Everyone On The Internet That Japan Is Already Living In The Future
There are plenty of things we can learn from Japan and its innovations.
Japan keeps turning everyday errands into something that feels a little futuristic. From tiny convenience-store details to clever public-space design, the country has a way of making ordinary routines look surprisingly smart.
That is exactly what TikTok user Steven Wong, also known as ALLSTAR STEVEN, set out to show after visiting Japan during the pandemic. He started posting videos out of boredom, then kept going as supportive comments rolled in and more unusual details caught his eye.
From umbrella lockers to kid-sized shopping baskets, his clips highlight the small things that make a big difference. Here are some of the coolest examples he shared.
1. These robots allow disabled workers to contribute.
allstarsteven2. Why waste the water from washing your hands when it can be reused?
allstarsteven3. These super cute kid-sized shopping baskets allow kids to help you with your grocery shopping!
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4. This see-through technology lets you see inside when it's not occupied.
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5. These capsule hotels are ridiculously cheap and are a great way to fit a lot of people in a small space.
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That kind of efficiency is exactly what keeps people watching.
6. These fridges that open from both sides are probably what every left-handed person has been dreaming of.
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7. The bathrooms in Japan have these super useful seats for your baby and holders for your bag or purse.
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8. These bumper stickers for drivers over the age of 75 are really handy for letting other drivers know who they're driving alongside.
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9. Japan ensures its schools are super clean by requiring students to take off their street shoes and put on clean indoor shoes.
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It is the little systems that make the biggest impression.
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10. The waiters use a special tool that allows them to scan the plates on your table. This is how they total the bill for you.
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11. These super handy umbrella lockers let you walk around the stores without having to carry a dripping umbrella everywhere.
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12. This coffee shop is completely run by a cute little robot.
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13. The antibacterial film on all of these usually dirty surfaces shows us how much Japan pays attention to cleanliness.
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Steven's clips make the whole country look even more futuristic.
14. They even managed to create stores without cashiers, and they don't even require you to scan your items. How are they doing this?
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15. We can only imagine how well these clean your ears.
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It is incredible to see how much effort Japan puts into making everyday life easier for the average person. The number of technological advancements is also astonishing.
They use advanced technology everywhere in this country, and I think that's very revolutionary; every country can learn a lot from Japan. Being exposed to cutting-edge technology every day can be very inspiring for kids, too.
These pictures truly show us that Japan is a country that's somewhat ahead of everyone else.
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