What the heckin’ heck is THIS?

First, let’s answer last month’s question and find out what the heckin’ heck was THAT?

Props to all of you who guessed it was some sort of dryer or heater…

Answer: A futon dryer

I can’t explain it better than twell-informed and exceedingly articulate Japanagram reader Maria: “This lovely invention I believe is what we called “fukin” in our Japanese household: a futon and bedding dryer, heater or cooler, double down as a clothes dryer or even shoes and boots fryer with another attachment. It basically blows air through the hose into a nylon fabric envelop , that is inserted between the futon and covers. It can be used with hot air or not. The purpose is to evaporate the absorbed humidity and warm the bedding, making it more comfortable, fluffy and cozy to sleep. With another nylon envelope/garment bag this little invention becomes a dryer to clothes hung on hangers or a drying rack with small items, like socks and underwear.”

In a country where summer humidity is just as much your enemy as heat, it’s a totally necessary appliance if you don’t want to crawl between sheets that are fragrant with UGH mildew!

Okay, you ready for another one?

What the heckin’ heck is THIS?

Post your best guess in the comments!
☆・♪ °・ And look for the answer in the September-October Japanagram・° ♪・☆

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Jonelle Patrick writes novels set in Japan, and blogs at Only In Japan and The Tokyo Guide I Wish I’d Had