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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.
Episode 9 : Tactile Paving / Crab Stick Machines
August. 31,2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: tactile paving & crab stick machines.
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Episode 8 : Artificial Leather / Blood Test Needles
July. 27,2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: artificial leather & blood test needles.
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Episode 7 : Diagnostic Ultrasound Machines / Sports Balls
June. 29,2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: diagnostic ultrasound machines & sports balls.
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Episode 6 : Fan-Cooled Workwear / Marine Cargo Tanks
May. 25,2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: fan-cooled workwear and marine cargo tanks.
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Episode 5 : Singing Synthesizers / Solder
April. 27,2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: singing synthesizers & solder.
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Episode 4 : Contactless IC Cards / Wasabi Packets
March. 30,2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: contactless IC cards & wasabi packets.
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Episode 3 : Cultured Pearls / Casting Systems
February. 24,2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: cultured pearls & casting systems.
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Episode 2 : Letter Sorting Machines / Exhaust Gas Analyzers
January. 28,2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: letter sorting machines & exhaust gas analyzers.
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Episode 1 : Direct Drive Turntables / Natto
January. 20,2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: direct drive turntables & natto.
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