Japan's Top Inventions

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind automatic ticket gates, developed by a Japanese company in the 1960s and installed at train stations throughout Japan. In the second half: tool setters that can accurately measure the length of drill bits for precision machining to within one thousandth of a millimeter.

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: rhythm machines and food packaging.