1. “Chindogu” is a Japanese word meaning “odd tool”

2. Chindogu
A Chindogu is a designed object that is almost, but not completely, useless.
The Butter Stick

3. The Ten Tenets of Chindogu
There are ten tenets, or principles, that govern the philosophy of Chindogu
Animal Track Shoes

4. The Ten Tenets of Chindogu
1) A Chindogu cannot be for real use
The Baby Duster

5. The Ten Tenets of Chindogu
2) A Chindogu must exist
Back Tracks

6. The Ten Tenets of Chindogu
3) Inherent in every Chindogu is the spirit of anarchy….breaking free from the chains of usefulness.
Cooling Fan

7. The Ten Tenets of Chindogu
4) Chindogu are tools for everyday life
Eye Drop Funnel

8. The Ten Tenets of Chindogu
5) Chindogu are not for sale
The Nose Blower

9. The Ten Tenets of Chindogu
6) Humour must not be the sole reason for creating a Chindogu
Nail Dryer

10. The Ten Tenets of Chindogu
7) Chindogu is not propaganda
Nap Helmet

11. The Ten Tenets of Chindogu
8) Chindogu are never taboo
Double Toothbrush

12. The Ten Tenets of Chindogu
9) Chindogu cannot be patented
Lipstick Template

13. The Ten Tenets of Chindogu
10) Chindogu are without prejudice
The Sponge Glove

14. More Chindogu……
The Cat Duster

15. More Chindogu……
Earring Plug
Eye Opener

16. More Chindogu……
Fish Cover
Noodle Guard

17. More Chindogu……
Shoe Umbrellas
Umbrella Tie

18. More Chindogu……
Back-Scratcher T-Shirt
Rainwater Collector