← Japan's Top Inventions

Season 8

19 episodes · 2025

  1. 1Rhythm Machines / Food Packaging

    11 Jan 2025 · 28 min

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

  2. 2Ultra-thin Silk Fabrics / Membrane Structures

    15 Feb 2025 · 28 min

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

  3. 3Press-in Piling Machines / Virus Removal Filters

    08 Mar 2025 · 28 min

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

  4. 4Non-sprinkler Snow Melting Systems / Security Equipment

    29 Mar 2025 · 28 min

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

  5. 5Massage Chairs

    29 Mar 2025 · 15 min

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

  6. 6Capsule Figures

    09 Apr 2025 · 15 min

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

  7. 7Lotion Tissues

    30 Apr 2025 · 15 min

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

  8. 8Heat-resistant Labels

    21 May 2025 · 15 min

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

  9. 9Frozen Food Vending Machines

    11 Jun 2025 · 15 min

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

  10. 10Smokeless Grills

    02 Jul 2025 · 15 min

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

  11. 11Super-absorbent Towels

    23 Jul 2025 · 15 min

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

  12. 12Motorized Conveyor Rollers

    06 Aug 2025 · 15 min

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

  13. 13Laser Flaw Inspection Systems

    27 Aug 2025 · 15 min

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

  14. 14Curved Escalators

    17 Sep 2025 · 15 min

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

  15. 15Capsule Beds

    01 Oct 2025 · 15 min

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

  16. 16Eggshell Field Chalk

    22 Oct 2025 · 15 min

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

  17. 17Cosmetic Sponges

    12 Nov 2025 · 15 min

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

  18. 18Water Jet Cutters

    03 Dec 2025 · 15 min

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

  19. 19Automated Ginjo Koji Makersfinale

    24 Dec 2025 · 15 min

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