Crazy but Brilliant: Japan's One-of-a-Kind Inventions

7. Quiet Karaoke

What it is: an inconspicuous funnel microphone that enables noiseless singing.
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The average cost is $81*.
The silent karaoke mic, manufactured by Prodiea, is a training tool that lets you practice your karaoke for nights out without upsetting your housemates or neighbors. Singing into a funnel is how the Utaet Voice Training Silent Karaoke Mic works. You can scream along to your music because it is muted, cutting out 70% of the noise.

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Using headphones, you can hear the song. Prodiea also says that dancing and singing while doing so can aid in weight loss (the WHO reports that Japan has the lowest obesity rate among developed nations, at 3.2%).
Additionally, karaoke can be utilized as therapy to boost confidence and lessen social anxiety symptoms. Although some could contend that using this gadget diminishes the common social experience of laughing heartily in front of friends and strangers, it might be a useful warm-up before renting out a karaoke booth!

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