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