Japan's Top Inventions - Season 7 / Year 2024

Season 7 / Year 2024

Episodes

Direct Drive Turntables / Natto
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: direct drive turntables & natto.

Letter Sorting Machines / Exhaust Gas Analyzers
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: letter sorting machines & exhaust gas analyzers.

Cultured Pearls / Casting Systems
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: cultured pearls & casting systems.

Contactless IC Cards / Wasabi Packets
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: contactless IC cards & wasabi packets.

Singing Synthesizers / Solder
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: singing synthesizers & solder.

Fan-Cooled Workwear / Marine Cargo Tanks
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: fan-cooled workwear and marine cargo tanks.

Diagnostic Ultrasound Machines / Sports Balls
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: diagnostic ultrasound machines & sports balls.

Artificial Leather / Blood Test Needles
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: artificial leather & blood test needles.

Tactile Paving / Crab Stick Machines
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: tactile paving & crab stick machines.

Multihead Weighers / Aircraft Interior Products
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: multihead weighers & aircraft interior products.

Jet-Air Hand Dryers / Artificial Teeth
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: jet-air hand dryers & artificial teeth.

Seismic Oil Dampers / Fabric Trim
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: seismic oil dampers & fabric trim.

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