Japan's Top Inventions - Season 8 / Year 2025

Season 8 / Year 2025

Episodes

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Frozen Food Vending Machines
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.
This time: frozen food vending machines.
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