Japan's Top Inventions(2018)

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19. Automated Ginjo Koji Makers

December 24, 2025

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers.

18. Water Jet Cutters

December 03, 2025

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Water Jet Cutters.

17. Cosmetic Sponges

November 12, 2025

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: cosmetic sponges.

16. Eggshell Field Chalk

October 22, 2025

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: eggshell field chalk.

15. Capsule Beds

October 01, 2025

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: capsule beds.

14. Curved Escalators

September 17, 2025

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: curved escalators.

13. Laser Flaw Inspection Systems

August 27, 2025

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: laser flaw inspection systems.

12. Motorized Conveyor Rollers

August 06, 2025

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: motorized conveyor rollers.

11. Super-absorbent Towels

July 23, 2025

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: super-absorbent towels.

10. Smokeless Grills

July 02, 2025

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: smokeless grills.

9. Frozen Food Vending Machines

June 11, 2025

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: frozen food vending machines.

8. Heat-resistant Labels

May 21, 2025

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: heat-resistant labels.

7. Lotion Tissues

April 30, 2025

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: lotion tissues.

6. Capsule Figures

April 09, 2025

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Capsule Figures.

5. Massage Chairs

March 29, 2025

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs.

4. Non-sprinkler Snow Melting Systems / Security Equipment

March 29, 2025

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: Non-sprinkler snow melting systems and security equipment.

3. Press-in Piling Machines / Virus Removal Filters

March 08, 2025

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: Press-in piling machines and virus removal filters.

2. Ultra-thin Silk Fabrics / Membrane Structures

February 15, 2025

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: ultra-thin silk fabrics and membrane structures.

1. Rhythm Machines / Food Packaging

January 11, 2025

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: rhythm machines and food packaging.

Description

Japanese inventions are used and loved around the world. Through interviews and reenactments, go behind the scenes and discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

Genres

Documentary
Cast
Channel

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Premiere Date

March 18, 2018
Rating

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