The Big Bento Box of Unuseless Japanese Inventions: The Art of Chindogu

In Japan, Kenji Kawakami is famous for his tireless promotion of Chindogu: the art of the unuseless...
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Author: Kenji Kawakami
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The Big Bento Box of Unuseless Japanese Inventions: The Art of Chindogu by Kawakami, Kenji

The Big Bento Box of Unuseless Japanese Inventions: The Art of Chindogu

CHF 19.91

The Big Bento Box of Unuseless Japanese Inventions: The Art of Chindogu

CHF 19.91
Author: Kenji Kawakami
Format: Paperback
Language: English

In Japan, Kenji Kawakami is famous for his tireless promotion of Chindogu: the art of the unuseless idea. Kawakami has developed an entire philosophy around these bizarre and logic-defying gadgets and gizmos, which must work but are actually entirely impractical. Created in the spirit of anarchy, unuseless inventions are not allowed to be patented or sold.

Fans of the unuseless will love this completely absorbing collection of 200 Chindogu, including:

  • the Drymobile (your laundry dries as you drive)
  • the Solar-Powered Torch (never runs low on batteries)
  • Duster Slippers for Cats (now the most boring job around the house becomes hours of fun--for your cat!)
  • Walk 'n' Wash Ankle-Attachable Laundry Tanks (a perfect solution for the problems of inadequate exercise and hygiene)
  • and many, many more.

These hilarious inventions have taken Japan by storm. Every one of the 200 items in The Big Bento Box of Unuseless Japanese Inventions has actually been manufactured to the highest standards, fully tested by pioneering members of the Japanese public, and documented in their unuselessness with photographs.



Author: Kenji Kawakami
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 04/17/2005
Pages: 303
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 6.84h x 5.16w x 0.83d
ISBN: 9780393326765


Review Citation(s):
Ingram Advance 04/01/2005 pg. 100 - Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended
Discover 03/01/2006 pg. 73

About the Author
Papia, Dan: - Dan Papia is a translator. He also heads the chapter of the International Chindogu Society based in Los Angeles.Kawakami, Kenji: - Kenji Kawakami is the inventor of the concept of Chindogu and the founder of the 10,000-member International Chindogu Society.Fearnley-Whittingstall, Hugh: - Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is a celebrity chef, television personality, journalist, food writer, and real food campaigner. He promotes a back-to-basics philosophy with regards to cooking.

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