
When you're sipping an iced coffee packed with ice cubes or a cold beer, the surface of the glass becomes covered with droplets of condensation.

Written by Jin Fujisaki / The water bottle (my bottle) you use every day. It's eco-friendly and saves money, but it has one fatal flaw.

Grocery shopping, weekend camping trips, or a run to the laundromat. Are you still using a flimsy nylon eco-bag or a cheap cloth tote?

Written by Jin Fujisaki / That huge D-cell flashlight you bought "just in case." When the power actually goes out, can you remember where it is right away?

What kind of socks are you wearing today? Probably some unremarkable cotton tubes from a "3 pairs for 1,000 yen" pack at a discount store.
Smartwatches like the Apple Watch and Pixel Watch are convenient. They track your health, display your notifications...

"I want to change the air in my room." "I want to relax." Have you ever bought aromas or incense with those thoughts in mind, only to give up because you...

You wash your favorite T-shirt a few times during the summer, only to find the neckline sagging and stretched out of shape.

When summer rolls around, you start wanting to slip into a pair of open, breezy sandals. But have you ever spent the day walking around in flimsy...

Non-stick coated pans (like Teflon) are convenient. But no matter how carefully you treat them, after a few years the coating peels and food starts to stick.

You suddenly notice your smartphone screen is clouded with fingerprints. Your glasses lenses have picked up oily smudges, leaving your vision hazy and white.

In the morning, you rush to put on your socks, and your big toe pops right through. Or maybe the heel has worn so thin that your skin shows through.