This articles highlights the innovation and dedication of Japanese researchers, who have carried home the Ig Nobel Prize for an impressive 19 consecutive years. The Ig Nobel Prize is a satirical award that honors unusual or trivial achievements in scientific research. The story does not specify the winners or their contributions, which often ranges from hilariously entertaining to subtly insightful - a reflection of the award's motto, to first make people laugh, and then make them think.

In Japan, researchers put a lot of value on creativity and often approach scientific problems from unique angles. The fact that they've won this humoristic but also insightful award for 19 years in a row is a testament to the Japanese dedication for innovation and pushing boundaries. The public generally responds to these wins positively, proud of the recognition their scientists are receiving.

Unlike in Japan, researchers in the US or EU tend to focus more on traditional, serious scientific achievements, although they too value novel approaches to science. The Ig Nobel is seen more for its humoristic value than its scientific insights. Nonetheless, there are researchers within these countries who also cherish the unconventional angle and aim for the Ig Nobel, but it's far from a mainstream ambition.