Check out some of the April 1 lies that circulate in Japan
If you've checked out our story with some cool pranks to fool your friends today, now you'll see some of what companies have prepared to celebrate April Fool's Day in the Land of the Rising Sun.
These are ads for non-existent products and technologies and food versions that will never hit the shelves. Here you already know it's all fake, but imagine how many Japanese didn't fall for these fudges.
Check out each of the pranks and then tell us if you would like any of these products to really be.
1 - Magic Hand
Google Japan announced the launch of a “magic hand” that would operate smartphones and tablets without having to touch the screen. According to them, the idea is to make life easier for those who have long nails or do not want to dirty the appliance.
2 - Mini beer
Kirin has announced a new packaging size for its beer. After the 500 mL, 350 mL, 250 mL, and 135 mL versions, the company would have launched a 1 mL microlata. Small like that, it could only be fake, right ?!
3 - Manga Reader
Ever wondered if with a simple touch of technology you could read your favorite manga directly on your arm ?! This is Kodansha's proposal, which released images of the launch of the Kebo Arm, a small projector designed to be attached to the wrist. The idea is good, but this is not the time to come true.
4 - Handmade
Glico, the company responsible for the Pocky candy line, posted on its Twitter profile an image that would show how each of its chocolate-covered sticks are made. We know that the Japanese are known for their patience, but manually passing chocolate on each of the sticks would be awesome, right ?!
5 - Next generation glasses
Sega has also gone into a relaxed mood and announced the launch of a new technology that could be taken everywhere. The novelty got its false name from MEGAne DRIVE, as “megane” means glasses in Japanese.
6 - Bath salts
If you want to take a shower and feel good, why not use salts made by Red Bull? Using carefully selected natural ingredients, the company would have created the perfect option for an energizing bath. And for those concerned about calories, bath salts would also be produced in a sugarfree version.
