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A Japanese clothing company recently made international news headlines for its newest creation – a wearable beanbag that allows you to sit or lie down comfortably anytime, anywhere.
When thinking about ultimate comfort, a giant beanbag that you can wear is probably not the first thing that comes to mind, but according to Takikou, a clothing company based in Japan, that is exactly what its new wearable beanbag is about.
The wacky creation was inspired by the concept of a “cushion that ruins people,” a popular idea among Japanese designers. That idea basically means that clothing should offer consumers such extreme levels of comfort that they do not ever want to move, thus “ruining” their lives.
“This concept was born out of the idea of a cushion that would allow you to relax totally, any time, anywhere. You can put this on and chill out in your living room or dozens of other places. That is why we created it,” Takikou’s spokesperson said.
The wearable beanbag has been available in Japan for a few months now, but it only recently started attracting attention, after a video of a person wearing it went viral on Twitter. Since then, it has been featured on national TV in Japan, and people have been going bananas about it.
Interestingly, the wearable beanbag is one of the few good things to come out of the Covid-19 lockdown. The Japanese garment company was inspired to make people’s stay at home as comfortable as possible.
Available in three different sizes and various colors, the wearable beanbag is easy to get into and out of, making it ideal for use virtually anytime, anywhere. One thing you do need to keep in mind is that the adult version weighs around five kilograms (11 pounds), so it is quite a bit heavier than your regular clothing.
Demand for the wearable beanbags has skyrocketed after the extensive media coverage, so getting your hands on one right now could be tricky. They are currently priced at ¥7,800 (USD$60) for the small, ¥9,800 (USD$74) for the medium, and ¥15,800 (USD$119) for the large version.
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