Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2011

Sparrow Keyring

Comes with a birdhouse to stash your key. Also works as a whistle to scare off prowling cats. ¥1,050

Cloth Cat

Stick your towel where it belongs. ¥1,890

iDuck

Have a musical bathtime with this floating wireless speaker. ¥3,675

Elephant Glasses Holder

Let this pachyderm find your glasses for you. ¥682

Quick Egg Boiler

Sick of saucepans? Microwave your egg in an egg. ¥714

Viceversa Baby Bottle

Confuse your child at breakfast time. ¥1050

All items available from Plywood. Buy online via Yahoo, Rakuten, and Amazon. Different colors available. Prices do not include shipping fees. www.rakuten.ne.jp/gold/plywood