Overview
Japanese inventions are used and loved around the world. Through interviews and reenactments, go behind the scenes and discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Season 7
Season 8
Season 9
Details
First Aired
2018-03-18
Status
Returning Series
Network
NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Type
Documentary
Language
EN
Episodes
110
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