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Japan's Top Inventions

Cyrus Nozomu Sethna speaks with experts about the development of capsule beds and capsule hotels.

Next airing Fri, Nov 13 11:15 PM - 11:30 PM NHK World TV
Most recent Wed, Nov 11 10:45 PM - 11:00 PM NHK World News
Episodes indexed 42 616 airings

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Episodes

42 indexed

Gel Ink Pens

11 November 2026
6 airings 1 upcoming

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: gel ink pens.

Tofu Snack Bars

30 September 2026
6 airings 0 upcoming

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.

Dissolving Microneedles

2 September 2026
12 airings 6 upcoming

No episode description is available yet.

Center Bridge Knee Braces

19 August 2026
18 airings 0 upcoming

No episode description is available yet.

Pre-Inked Stamps

29 July 2026
18 airings 0 upcoming

No episode description is available yet.

Silica Gel Rotors

1 July 2026
14 airings 0 upcoming

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: silica gel rotors.

Taste Sensing Systems

10 June 2026
20 airings 0 upcoming

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: taste sensing systems.

Concrete Testing Equipment

20 May 2026
6 airings 0 upcoming

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: concrete testing equipment.

Automatic Floodgates

29 April 2026
6 airings 0 upcoming

Reporter Ishii Terumi explores the development and production of automatic floodgates.

Luminescent Ceramic Tiles

8 April 2026
6 airings 0 upcoming

Reporter Ishii Terumi explores the development of luminescent ceramic tiles.

Liquid Glass Coating

25 March 2026
6 airings 0 upcoming

Reporter Cyrus Nozomu Sethna learns about the development of liquid glass coating from Shioda Masatoshi.

Concentrated Laundry Detergent

4 March 2026
6 airings 0 upcoming

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter; this time its concentrated laundry detergent.

Non-Loosening Bolts

28 January 2026
6 airings 0 upcoming

Reporter Cyrus Nozomu Sethna learns about the development and manufacture of non-loosening bolts.

Automated Ginjo Koji Makers

24 December 2025
6 airings 0 upcoming

The host explores the stories behind Japanese automated ginjo koji makers and the intricate sake brewing process.

Water Jet Cutters

3 December 2025
6 airings 0 upcoming

Cyrus Nozomu Sethna explores the story behind water jet cutters by talking to Sugino Gaku, the president of the device's manufacturer, and going behind the scenes to discover the developments.

Cosmetic Sponges

12 November 2025
7 airings 0 upcoming

Experts talk about the evolution of cosmetic sponges and how they are manufactured to achieve their specific capabilities.

Capsule Beds

1 October 2025
11 airings 0 upcoming

Cyrus Nozomu Sethna speaks with experts about the development of capsule beds and capsule hotels.

Curved Escalators

17 September 2025
6 airings 0 upcoming

Reporter Ishii Terumi visits a commercial facility and talks to an expert to explore the invention of curved escalators.

Capsule Beds

20 July 2025
6 airings 0 upcoming

Cyrus Nozomu Sethna speaks with experts about the development of capsule beds and capsule hotels.

Portable Music Players

19 September 2018
6 airings 0 upcoming

No episode description is available yet.

Taste Sensing Systems

12 airings 0 upcoming TVG

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: taste sensing systems.

Cosmetic Sponges

6 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

Experts talk about the evolution of cosmetic sponges and how they are manufactured to achieve their specific capabilities.

Silica Gel Rotors

12 airings 0 upcoming TVG

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: silica gel rotors.

Water Jet Cutters

6 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

Cyrus Nozomu Sethna explores the story behind water jet cutters by talking to Sugino Gaku, the president of the device's manufacturer, and going behind the scenes to discover the developments.

Automated Ginjo Koji Makers

6 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

The host explores the stories behind Japanese automated ginjo koji makers and the intricate sake brewing process.

Non-Loosening Bolts

6 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

Reporter Cyrus Nozomu Sethna learns about the development and manufacture of non-loosening bolts.

Pre-Inked Stamps

12 airings 0 upcoming TVG

Reporter Ishii Terumi learns about the development and manufacturing process of pre-inked stamps from Company President Funahashi Masayoshi.

Portable Music Players

6 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: contactless IC cards & wasabi packets.

Concentrated Laundry Detergent

6 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter; this time its concentrated laundry detergent.

Acrylic Aquarium Panels

8 airings 0 upcoming

No episode description is available yet.

Liquid Glass Coating

6 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

Reporter Cyrus Nozomu Sethna learns about the development of liquid glass coating from Shioda Masatoshi.

Center Bridge Knee Braces

12 airings 0 upcoming TVG

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: contactless IC cards & wasabi packets.

Dissolving Microneedles

11 airings 5 upcoming TVG

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

Luminescent Ceramic Tiles

6 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

Reporter Ishii Terumi explores the development of luminescent ceramic tiles.

Automatic Floodgates

6 airings 0 upcoming TVG

Reporter Ishii Terumi explores the development and production of automatic floodgates.

Concrete Testing Equipment

6 airings 0 upcoming TVG

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: concrete testing equipment.

Tofu Snack Bars

6 airings 0 upcoming TVG

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter.

Curved Escalators

6 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

Reporter Ishii Terumi visits a commercial facility and talks to an expert to explore the invention of curved escalators.

Cooling Gel Sheets

4 airings 0 upcoming

No episode description is available yet.

Fibre Tip Pens

4 airings 0 upcoming

No episode description is available yet.

Gel Ink Pens

6 airings 1 upcoming TVG

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: gel ink pens.

Shock Resistant Wristwatches

4 airings 0 upcoming

No episode description is available yet.

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NHK World TV Fri, Nov 13 11:15 PM - 11:30 PM
NHK World News Fri, Nov 13 11:15 PM - 11:30 PM
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