Did you ever play around and press elevator buttons when you were young? Pressing the buttons not only creates a satisfying sound, but the lights also illuminate, bringing a sense of comfort. If you have this habit, then you will definitely enjoy this “Button Paradise”!
Located in Hachioji City, Tokyo, Shimada Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a company that produces elevator buttons, with an on-site production factory. What sets this electric manufacturing company apart is the incredibly impressive “Button Wall” inside, which features 1048 different styles of buttons installed, allowing visitors to press and enjoy to their heart’s content!
Actually, as early as 2018, they had already implemented the “factory tour” activity, and opened it to the audience to enter the factory to see the design, production, and manufacturing of various buttons. In addition to being able to see the production line process up close, there will be staff explaining the operation mode of the factory, allowing everyone to understand that behind a small button, there is still a sophisticated operating system.
And of course, what the public is most looking forward to is the experiential activities. The original intention of creating this button wall was for visitors to personally experience the touch of each design, but it unexpectedly became the most popular activity. One of the more unique buttons is labeled “Do Not Press.” If this button is touched in a public place or on public transportation, the alarm will definitely sound, so this may be the only chance!
Recently, this button wall has once again become a hot topic on the internet, and netizens have even launched a “how many buttons can you press in one minute” activity, attracting many challengers. However, participating is not easy, as the current reservation period for production has already reached the second half of 2022. Would you be interested in going to Japan to take on the challenge after the switch is turned on?
Learn more: Shimada Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Image source: Shimada Electric Manufacturing Co., Twitter
