Jason Atsugiri
Self - Host
Japan's Top Inventions (2018)
Season 8
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.
Released March 18, 2018
Episode 15 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.craftsmanship, tmdb.invention
Production Companies: NHK, Japan International Broadcasting (JIB)
Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
S8E1 - Rhythm Machines / Food Packaging
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: rhythm machines and food packaging.
Jan. 11, 2025, midnight
S8E2 - Ultra-thin Silk Fabrics / Membrane Structures
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: ultra-thin silk fabrics and membrane structures.
Feb. 15, 2025, midnight
S8E3 - Press-in Piling Machines / Virus Removal Filters
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: Press-in piling machines and virus removal filters.
March 8, 2025, midnight
S8E4 - Non-sprinkler Snow Melting Systems / Security Equipment
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: Non-sprinkler snow melting systems and security equipment.
March 29, 2025, midnight
S8E5 - Massage Chairs
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.
This time: Massage chairs.
March 29, 2025, midnight
S8E6 - Capsule Figures
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.
This time: Capsule Figures.
April 9, 2025, midnight
S8E7 - Lotion Tissues
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.
This time: lotion tissues.
April 30, 2025, midnight
S8E8 - Heat-resistant Labels
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.
This time: heat-resistant labels.
May 21, 2025, midnight
S8E9 - Frozen Food Vending Machines
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.
This time: frozen food vending machines.
June 11, 2025, midnight
S8E10 - Smokeless Grills
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.
This time: smokeless grills.
July 2, 2025, midnight
S8E11 - Super-absorbent Towels
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.
This time: super-absorbent towels.
July 23, 2025, midnight
S8E12 - Motorized Conveyor Rollers
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.
This time: motorized conveyor rollers.
Aug. 6, 2025, midnight
S8E13 - Laser Flaw Inspection Systems
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.
This time: laser flaw inspection systems.
Aug. 27, 2025, midnight
S8E14 - Curved Escalators
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.
This time: curved escalators.
Sept. 17, 2025, midnight
S8E15 - Capsule Beds
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.
This time: capsule beds.
Oct. 1, 2025, midnight
S8E16 - Eggshell Field Chalk
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.
This time: eggshell field chalk.
Oct. 22, 2025, midnight
S8E17 - Cosmetic Sponges
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.
This time: cosmetic sponges.
Nov. 12, 2025, midnight
S8E18 - Water Jet Cutters
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.
This time: Water Jet Cutters.
Dec. 3, 2025, midnight
S8E19 - Automated Ginjo Koji Makers
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.
This time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers.
Dec. 24, 2025, midnight
Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Episode Runtime: 15 min.
Season Runtime: 1500 min.
Released: March 18, 2018
Last Air Date: Dec. 24, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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