{"id":6699,"date":"2017-05-15T18:00:29","date_gmt":"2017-05-15T09:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/?p=6699"},"modified":"2019-07-01T18:31:50","modified_gmt":"2019-07-01T09:31:50","slug":"10-japanese-stress-relief-products-from-shouting-vases-to-squeezing-faces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/japanese-culture\/10-japanese-stress-relief-products-from-shouting-vases-to-squeezing-faces.html","title":{"rendered":"10 Japanese Stress Relief Products: From Shouting Vases to Squeezing Faces"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stress is everywhere<\/em>\u2014at work, at school, at home\u2014but with the right tools, managing some of the pressures of everyday life can be easy. From a country known for long work hours, cram schools, and tiny apartments, comes 10 fun Japanese stress relief products to help you get your daily rest and relaxation.<\/p>\n

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Japanese Shouting Vases<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Sometimes you\u2019ve just got to let out your pent-up emotions\u2014ideally, without scaring off your next-door neighbors or coworkers. These Japanese Shouting Vases<\/strong><\/a> can help relieve your anger, frustration, and excitement by creating a \u201csoundproof\u201d barrier between your vocal chords and the outside world. Developed to be a stress-relief solution to Japan\u2019s crowded cities and thin-walled apartments, these mouth mufflers are claimed to magically transform your shrillest screams into the softest speech. Whether you choose the classic \u201cterracotta\u201d Shouting Vase or the slightly more stylish ceramic version, you\u2019re sure to experience a whole new meaning to the phrase \u201cbottle up your feelings.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Cao Maru Stress Balls<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The popular Cao Maru (or \u201cround-faced\u201d) stress balls<\/strong><\/a> are not only a therapeutic remedy for the hands but for the spirit, as well. Their durable, spongy material helps you squeeze out all your tension again and again; but what truly sets Cao Maru apart from other stress balls are their exaggerated facial expressions that only grow more hilariously distorted as you squish, squash, scrunch, and squeeze them. Whichever series you prefer\u2014the original lineup (charmingly named Ni, Poo, Ge, and Ho) available in white or brown, the updated group in pastels, or the vivacious veggie trio (eggplant, tomato, and green pepper)\u2014you\u2019re likely to end up laughing, and there\u2019s no better cure for stress than that!<\/p>\n

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Stress Mushrooms<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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When your brain feels like mush, make room for these de-stressing \u2019shrooms. Unlike conventional squeeze-and-squish stress balls, these flexible Stress Mushrooms<\/strong><\/a> are designed to be stretched, twisted, and beaten, and can provide an especially satisfying smack against hard surfaces. With several fungal species to choose from, you can pick the perfect mushroom to ease your stress. Just be careful where you leave it lying around\u2014much like Japan\u2019s realistic food displays<\/strong><\/a>, your fake fungus might be mistaken for the real deal at a glance.<\/p>\n

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Mondering Calf Massager<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Whether on your feet all day or stuck behind a desk for hours on end, your legs are often the first to feel it; and when your legs are sore and tired, your body can become easily exhausted, too. The Mondering Calf Massager<\/strong><\/a> is designed to soothe tense muscles and keep blood circulating from your legs to the rest of your body. The rubbery rings come in three different sizes (S = 6.6 cm, M = 7.7 cm, L = 8.8 cm) to suit any calf, as well as soft (daytime) and hard (evening) silicone options. The Mondering Calf Massager is ideal for relaxing while on a work break, warming up before a run, or ending your day with a soak in the tub.<\/p>\n