Do you often have trouble enjoying hot drinks due to temperature sensitivity? In Japan, there is a term nekojita which refers to people who are sensitive to hot food or drinks.
To help solve this problem, here comes Nekojita FufuA unique gadget in the form of a robot cat that can cool down hot drinks in no time.
What is Nekojita Fufu?
Nekojita Fufu is a robot cat-shaped gadget designed to cool hot drinks quickly. Name nekojita itself comes from a Japanese word that describes people who are sensitive to hot temperatures in food or drinks. By using Nekojita FufuYou can lower the temperature of your hot drinks efficiently without having to wait long.
The gadget is mounted on the rim of a glass or cup and works by blowing air to cool drinks. It uses an internal fan to generate cold air that is expelled through the robot's mouth, which is designed to cool food or drinks in a short time.
Nekojita Fufu's Top Features
Nekojita Fufu offers several features that set it apart from traditional cooling solutions. Here are some of the excellent features of this gadget:
Compact and Portable Design
With a compact size (8 × 4.7 × 6.5 cm) and a weight of only 110 grams, Nekojita Fufu is very easy to carry around. This portable design makes it suitable for use both at home and while traveling, simply by storing it in a bag or pocket.
Air Pattern Settings
Nekojita Fufu has a flexible air blowing pattern setting, with two options: steady or random blowing. This pattern allows the gadget to adjust the strength and rhythm of the blowing, mimicking the way humans blow on food or drinks, effectively cooling in a natural way.
Battery Life
With a rechargeable battery using USB Type-C, Nekojita Fufu provides up to 60 minutes of use after a full charge, allowing you to use it multiple times a day without the need for frequent recharges.
Easy to Clean
Body parts Nekojita Fufu It is made of washable silicone, making it easy to clean after use. With durable materials, this gadget is designed for long-term use without worrying about damage.
Pricing and Purchasing
Nekojita Fufu is currently available for purchase through a crowdfunding campaign held on Kickstarter for the international market and Kibidango for the Japanese market. The price for international customers starts at 3,550 yen (approximately $31.60 USD), while at Kibidango, the starting price is 4,500 yen for Japanese customers. The product can be purchased through various package tiers, some of which are already sold out due to high demand.
Although it is still going through the crowdfunding stage, Nekojita Fufu shows potential to be an innovative solution in the global market. If you're interested, be sure to make a purchase before the campaign ends on May 29 on Kibidango and May 30 on Kickstarter.
Background and Development of Nekojita FuFu
Nekojita Fufu came from the idea of Tsubasa Tominaga, Chief Marketing Officer at Yukai Engineering, who was inspired by the personal hardship of having to blow air to cool food and drinks for his children who also have nekojita. After several prototypes and development with packaging company Toyo Seikan, this idea was finally realized into the first product at CES Las Vegas in January 2025, where it attracted the attention of many visitors.
Now, after receiving a positive reception at CES 2025, Nekojita Fufu is in the development process to be launched more widely in Japan by mid-2025. While not yet available globally, this product shows great potential in offering a solution to the many people who struggle to enjoy hot drinks.
With an adorable design and practical features, Nekojita Fufu is not just a cute gadget, but also an innovation that offers smart solutions to common everyday problems. If you're looking for an effective gadget to cool down hot drinks, Nekojita Fufu might be the right choice.
Source: SoraNews24, designboom
