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Japan's Top Inventions

Season 6

2023 • 11 Episodes

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Automatic Ticket Gates / Tool Setters

S06 E01 • Saturday, Jan 28, 2023 • Jan 28 • 28m

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind automatic ticket gates, developed by a Japanese company in the 1960s and installed at train stations throughout Japan. In the second half: tool setters that can accurately measure the length of drill bits for precision machining to within one thousandth of a millimeter.

Automatic Door Sensors / Banknote Printing Machines

S06 E02 • Saturday, Feb 25, 2023 • Feb 25 • 28m

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind automatic door sensors which detect people using the far-infrared radiation they emit. In the second half: banknote printing machines used in Japan and around the world, in places like the UK and India.

Online Karaoke Services / Umbrella Bagging Machines

S06 E03 • Saturday, Mar 25, 2023 • Mar 25 • 28m

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind online karaoke services which allow the latest songs to be transmitted over the net and sparked a karaoke boom in Japan. In the second half: umbrella bagging machines which allow people to easily cover a wet umbrella with a plastic bag.

Imitation Crab / Monorail Transporters

S06 E04 • Saturday, Apr 29, 2023 • Apr 29 • 28m

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind imitation crab, invented over 50 years ago and now enjoyed around the world. In the second half: monorail transporters installed on inclines on farmland which help farmers carry their produce.

Piano with Silent System / Plastic Food Models

S06 E05 • Saturday, May 27, 2023 • May 27 • 28m

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind the piano with silent system, developed for people with a need to practice quietly, which created a new category of silent instruments. In the second half: plastic food models displayed at restaurants which look like real food.

Cockroach Traps / Residential Maps

S06 E06 • Saturday, Jul 8, 2023 • Jul 8 • 28m

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind cockroach traps with sticky sheets that trap bugs inside. In the second half: residential maps which help emergency vehicles like ambulances, fire trucks and police cars get to the scene quickly.

Ultra-High-Speed Elevators / Carton Filling Machines

S06 E07 • Saturday, Jul 29, 2023 • Jul 29 • 28m

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind an ultra-high-speed elevator capable of traveling 1,260 meters per minute, the fastest in the world. In the second half: carton-filling machines used for juice boxes and milk cartons.

Stand-Up Personal Watercrafts / Rice Crackers with Peanuts

S06 E08 • Saturday, Aug 26, 2023 • Aug 26 • 28m

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind highly maneuverable stand-up personal watercrafts. In the second half: rice crackers with peanuts, an ever-popular snack in Japan.

Lint Rollers / Rotating Beacon Lights

S06 E09 • Saturday, Sep 30, 2023 • Sep 30 • 28m

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind lint rollers which can be used to clean floors. In the second half: rotating beacon lights found on police cars, made by a company with 80% of the Japanese market share.

Car Navigation Systems / Vapor Heat Treatment Systems

S06 E10 • Saturday, Oct 28, 2023 • Oct 28 • 28m

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind car navigation systems, developed by a major Japanese car manufacturer in 1981. In the second half: vapor heat treatment systems which remove pests from fruit.

Home Water Purifiers / Plastic Valves

S06 E11 • Saturday, Nov 25, 2023 • Nov 25 • 28m

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: home water purifiers & plastic valves.

Japan's Top Inventions

Season 6

2023 • 11 Episodes