Japan's Top Inventions

Season 8

2025 · 19 episodes · 5h 37m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. Rhythm 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. 

   2. Ultra-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. 

   3. Press-in Piling Machines / Virus Removal Filters

   8 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. 

   4. Non-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. 

   5. Massage Chairs

   29 Mar 2025 · 15 min

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

6. 

   6. Capsule Figures

   9 Apr 2025 · 15 min

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

7. 

   7. Lotion Tissues

   30 Apr 2025 · 15 min

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

8. 

   8. Heat-resistant Labels

   21 May 2025 · 15 min

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

9. 

   9. Frozen 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. 

    10. Smokeless Grills

    2 Jul 2025 · 15 min

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

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    11. Super-absorbent Towels

    23 Jul 2025 · 15 min

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

12. 

    12. Motorized Conveyor Rollers

    6 Aug 2025 · 15 min

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

13. 

    13. Laser 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. 

    14. Curved Escalators

    17 Sept 2025 · 15 min

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

15. 

    15. Capsule Beds

    1 Oct 2025 · 15 min

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

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    16. Eggshell Field Chalk

    22 Oct 2025 · 15 min

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

17. 

    17. Cosmetic Sponges

    12 Nov 2025 · 15 min

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

18. 

    18. Water Jet Cutters

    3 Dec 2025 · 15 min

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

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    19. Automated Ginjo Koji Makers

    24 Dec 2025 · 15 min

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