No More Broken Nails
Anyone with super-short or super-long fingernails knows how much trouble it is to pop open a can of soda. The tab sits flush with the top of the can that you will probably have to borrow a flathead screwdriver to pop the can open. However, you don’t have to worry about breaking a nail on your soda can if you live in Japan.
Some companies have tabs that jut out slightly instead of sitting flush with the top of the can. That way, it’s easier for the customer to poke their finger underneath the tab for leverage.