Japan's Top Inventions
8 seasons
100 episodes
Returning Series
Documentary
Plot Summary
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.
First Aired:March 18, 2018
Last Aired:August 27, 2025
Episode Runtime:Unknown
Networks:
NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Where to watch free (US)
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Seasons (8)
Season 1
10 episodes
Aired: 2018
Season 2
16 episodes
Aired: 2019
Season 3
16 episodes
Aired: 2020
Season 4
8 episodes
Aired: 2021
Season 5
14 episodes
Aired: 2022
Season 6
11 episodes
Aired: 2023
Season 7
12 episodes
Aired: 2024
Season 8
19 episodes
Aired: 2025
Production
NHK
Japan International Broadcasting (JIB)