Japan's Top Inventions

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: direct drive turntables & natto.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: letter sorting machines & exhaust gas analyzers.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: cultured pearls & casting systems.

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

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: singing synthesizers & solder.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: fan-cooled workwear and marine cargo tanks.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: diagnostic ultrasound machines & sports balls.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: artificial leather & blood test needles.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: tactile paving & crab stick machines.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: multihead weighers & aircraft interior products.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: jet-air hand dryers & artificial teeth.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: seismic oil dampers & fabric trim.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: rhythm machines and food packaging.