About this season
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.
Episodes (12)
1. Direct Drive Turntables / Natto
Aired 20 January 2024 • 28 min
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: direct drive turntables & natto.
2. Letter Sorting Machines / Exhaust Gas Analyzers
Aired 28 January 2024 • 28 min
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: letter sorting machines & exhaust gas analyzers.
3. Cultured Pearls / Casting Systems
Aired 24 February 2024 • 28 min
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: cultured pearls & casting systems.
4. Contactless IC Cards / Wasabi Packets
Aired 30 March 2024 • 28 min
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: contactless IC cards & wasabi packets.
5. Singing Synthesizers / Solder
Aired 27 April 2024 • 28 min
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: singing synthesizers & solder.
6. Fan-Cooled Workwear / Marine Cargo Tanks
Aired 25 May 2024 • 28 min
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: fan-cooled workwear and marine cargo tanks.
7. Diagnostic Ultrasound Machines / Sports Balls
Aired 29 June 2024 • 28 min
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: diagnostic ultrasound machines & sports balls.
8. Artificial Leather / Blood Test Needles
Aired 27 July 2024 • 28 min
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: artificial leather & blood test needles.
9. Tactile Paving / Crab Stick Machines
Aired 31 August 2024 • 28 min
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: tactile paving & crab stick machines.
10. Multihead Weighers / Aircraft Interior Products
Aired 28 September 2024 • 28 min
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: multihead weighers & aircraft interior products.
11. Jet-Air Hand Dryers / Artificial Teeth
Aired 26 October 2024 • 28 min
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: jet-air hand dryers & artificial teeth.
12. Seismic Oil Dampers / Fabric Trim
Aired 30 November 2024 • 28 min
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: seismic oil dampers & fabric trim.