Japan's Top Inventions
tv show

93 total episodes
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8 seasons
First Aired March 18, 2018
Genres:
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.

Sushi Robots / Refractometers
Season 4 - Episode 6 - 0h 28m
Air Date
October 30, 2021
Overview
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 of the program, we cover the secrets behind the development of sushi robots, which automatically grip and mold rice, and have helped spread sushi around the world. In the second half of the program, we introduce refractometers, which instantly display the sugar content of fruit when a few drops of fruit juice are added.