8 Insane Everyday Japanese Tech That make You Wish You Lived In Japan

Around the time of the late 20th century, it became clear that Japan was a world leader in technology and innovation, leading the way in nuclear energy, robotics and electronics to name but a few. While Japan may not be the current leader in technology it still provides us with massive brands like Sony, Mitsubishi, Honda, Toyota and Nintendo that supply great tech to the world. Check out these 8 top Japenese tech that will make you wish you lived in Japan.

1. The Bullet Train

The first bullet or high-speed train was built in Japan back in 1964. Faster, way more efficient and reducing the environmental impact on the planet, not to mention making a huge impact on the countries economy, these bullet trains can travel at speeds between 120mph to 260mph!

The world’s fastest bullet train, the Shinkansen ALFA-X is currently in testing in Japan, said to be capable of 400kmph, it should begin production in 2030. Check out our article on the Shinkansen ALFA-X below.

2. High-Tech Toilets

Yes, we have all heard about Japan’s high tech toilets at some point online, some of us may have even been lucky enough to use one in Japan or in swanky restaurants in Los Angeles or New York. In Japan, many domestic homes are equipped with these first-class toilets.

Offering super flush systems, noises whilst you use the toilet to mask any ‘personal noises’, self-cleaning systems and systems that help keep you clean yourself, these toilets surely are a top reason to visit or live in Japan!

3. Capsule Hotels

Whether you think they are super cool or somewhat inglorious, capsule hotels are becoming more and more popular. The super-compact pods offer very cheap accommodation for those who only require somewhere to sleep. In addition to these cheap pods more extravagant capsule hotels are starting to appear across Japan, providing high tech TVs and access to hot springs or saunas in addition to the capsule to sleep in!