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Seasons: 7
Total Episodes: 79
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Networks: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Status: Returning Series
First Air Date: Mar 18, 2018
Recent Air Date: Mar 30, 2024
Run Time: m
In Production: Yes
Original Language: English
Age Rating: NR
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Production Companies: NHK , Japan International Broadcasting (JIB)
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Episodes
Episode 1
28 January 2023 - Automatic Ticket Gates / Tool Setters
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind automatic ticket gates, developed by a Japanese company in the 1960s and installed at train stations throughout Japan. In the second half: tool setters that can accurately measure the length of drill bits for precision machining to within one thousandth of a millimeter.
Episode 2
25 February 2023 - Automatic Door Sensors / Banknote Printing Machines
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind automatic door sensors which detect people using the far-infrared radiation they emit. In the second half: banknote printing machines used in Japan and around the world, in places like the UK and India.
Episode 3
25 March 2023 - Online Karaoke Services / Umbrella Bagging Machines
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind online karaoke services which allow the latest songs to be transmitted over the net and sparked a karaoke boom in Japan. In the second half: umbrella bagging machines which allow people to easily cover a wet umbrella with a plastic bag.
Episode 4
29 April 2023 - Imitation Crab / Monorail Transporters
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind imitation crab, invented over 50 years ago and now enjoyed around the world. In the second half: monorail transporters installed on inclines on farmland which help farmers carry their produce.
Episode 5
27 May 2023 - Piano with Silent System / Plastic Food Models
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind the piano with silent system, developed for people with a need to practice quietly, which created a new category of silent instruments. In the second half: plastic food models displayed at restaurants which look like real food.
Episode 6
08 July 2023 - Cockroach Traps / Residential Maps
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind cockroach traps with sticky sheets that trap bugs inside. In the second half: residential maps which help emergency vehicles like ambulances, fire trucks and police cars get to the scene quickly.
Episode 7
29 July 2023 - Ultra-High-Speed Elevators / Carton Filling Machines
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind an ultra-high-speed elevator capable of traveling 1,260 meters per minute, the fastest in the world. In the second half: carton-filling machines used for juice boxes and milk cartons.
Episode 8
26 August 2023 - Stand-Up Personal Watercrafts / Rice Crackers with Peanuts
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind highly maneuverable stand-up personal watercrafts. In the second half: rice crackers with peanuts, an ever-popular snack in Japan.
Episode 9
30 September 2023 - Lint Rollers / Rotating Beacon Lights
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind lint rollers which can be used to clean floors. In the second half: rotating beacon lights found on police cars, made by a company with 80% of the Japanese market share.
Episode 10
28 October 2023 - Car Navigation Systems / Vapor Heat Treatment Systems
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind car navigation systems, developed by a major Japanese car manufacturer in 1981. In the second half: vapor heat treatment systems which remove pests from fruit.
Episode 11
25 November 2023 - Home Water Purifiers / Plastic Valves
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: home water purifiers & plastic valves.
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