If you've ever spent an hour or two doomscrolling, you may have come across a bunch of reels or videos highlighting the several ways "Japan lives in 2050." Often running the gamut, tThese videos often start with Japan's high-tech toilets and their host of bells and whistles before moving on to handcrafted kitchen knives. Although Japan has garnered a massive reputation for its high-tech cameras, audio devices, gaming consoles, and single-use, innovative tools, like chestnut peelers or cat-shaped mochi molds, it also produce a slew of unrivaled home gadgets. Some are also available through Amazon Japan, Rakuten, or specialty importers, though ordering from abroad may mean paying shipping and import costs instead of receiving Japan's tax-free shopping benefit. Many Japanese products are designed for a 100-volt power supply and may require a step-down transformer before being used in a U.S. outlet.