Exploding Piggy-Bank Aims To Scare People Into Saving

Greying Japan has a new weapon to scare people into saving for their retirement -- an exploding piggy bank.

The 'Savings Bomb', which goes on sale in Japan next week, 'explodes' and scatters coins if users fail to save for a long time.

The battery-powered toy, available in various designs including a ball-shaped black bomb with a skull and crossbones logo, lights up, makes a noise, shakes violently then scatters coins if it is not topped up for a long time.

"Users must pick up and collect the scattered coins and reflect on their laziness," the Japanese toy manufacturer says.

Japan has the world's oldest population and one of the lowest birthrates.

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