Mind-Blowing Japanese Inventions You Won't Believe

6. Eating Burgers and Napkin Shield

What it is: A napkin that covers your face while eating a burger Invented: 2013 Average Cost: $0 (included with a Classic Burger purchase) Freshness Burger, a Japanese restaurant network, developed the Liberation Napkin to motivate women to enjoy burgers without concern for cultural expectations like "Ochobo," the tradition of hiding one's mouth publicly.

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A Burger Eating Napkin Shield via Facebook (@Heidi Autio) This ingenious invention has increased Classic Burger sales among women by 213%. It represents a straightforward yet powerful method to enjoy meals while honoring cultural customs.