Episodes
Direct Drive Turntables / Natto
January 20, 2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: direct drive turntables & natto.
Letter Sorting Machines / Exhaust Gas Analyzers
January 28, 2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: letter sorting machines & exhaust gas analyzers.
Cultured Pearls / Casting Systems
February 24, 2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: cultured pearls & casting systems.
Contactless IC Cards / Wasabi Packets
March 30, 2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: contactless IC cards & wasabi packets.
Singing Synthesizers / Solder
April 27, 2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: singing synthesizers & solder.
Fan-Cooled Workwear / Marine Cargo Tanks
May 25, 2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: fan-cooled workwear and marine cargo tanks.
Diagnostic Ultrasound Machines / Sports Balls
June 29, 2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: diagnostic ultrasound machines & sports balls.
Artificial Leather / Blood Test Needles
July 27, 2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: artificial leather & blood test needles.
Tactile Paving / Crab Stick Machines
August 31, 2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: tactile paving & crab stick machines.
Multihead Weighers / Aircraft Interior Products
September 28, 2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: multihead weighers & aircraft interior products.
Jet-Air Hand Dryers / Artificial Teeth
October 26, 2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: jet-air hand dryers & artificial teeth.
Seismic Oil Dampers / Fabric Trim
November 30, 2024
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: seismic oil dampers & fabric trim.