Chindogu is the Japanese word for a “weird tool” or a “(nearly) useless” invention. You really need to take a look at some of these wacky inventions; I think the cat duster slippers are my favorite. And because you just can’t get enough weird Japanese inventions, check out the International Chindogu Society’s page or buy 101 Unuseless Japanese Inventions: The Art of Chindogu at amazon.com.