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 (19)
1. Rhythm Machines / Food Packaging
Aired 11 January 2025 • 28 min
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: rhythm machines and food packaging.
2. Ultra-thin Silk Fabrics / Membrane Structures
Aired 15 February 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. Press-in Piling Machines / Virus Removal Filters
Aired 8 March 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. Non-sprinkler Snow Melting Systems / Security Equipment
Aired 29 March 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. Massage Chairs
Aired 29 March 2025 • 15 min
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs.
6. Capsule Figures
Aired 9 April 2025 • 15 min
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Capsule Figures.
7. Lotion Tissues
Aired 30 April 2025 • 15 min
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: lotion tissues.
8. Heat-resistant Labels
Aired 21 May 2025 • 15 min
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: heat-resistant labels.
9. Frozen Food Vending Machines
Aired 11 June 2025 • 15 min
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: frozen food vending machines.
10. Smokeless Grills
Aired 2 July 2025 • 15 min
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: smokeless grills.
11. Super-absorbent Towels
Aired 23 July 2025 • 15 min
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: super-absorbent towels.
12. Motorized Conveyor Rollers
Aired 6 August 2025 • 15 min
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: motorized conveyor rollers.
13. Laser Flaw Inspection Systems
Aired 27 August 2025 • 15 min
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: laser flaw inspection systems.
14. Curved Escalators
Aired 17 September 2025 • 15 min
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: curved escalators.
15. Capsule Beds
Aired 1 October 2025 • 15 min
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: capsule beds.
16. Eggshell Field Chalk
Aired 22 October 2025 • 15 min
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: eggshell field chalk.
17. Cosmetic Sponges
Aired 12 November 2025 • 15 min
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: cosmetic sponges.
18. Water Jet Cutters
Aired 3 December 2025 • 15 min
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Water Jet Cutters.
19. Automated Ginjo Koji Makers
Aired 24 December 2025 • 15 min
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers.