Is Japan's Top Inventions coming back?
Japan's Top Inventions (2018–present) on NHK World
The answer: Currently airing — last episode April 29, 2026.
9seasons
112episodes
About Japan's Top Inventions
Japan's Top Inventions is currently airing on NHK World; the next episode airs on 2026-04-29.
The show is a documentary series that explores Japanese innovations and inventions. Since its premiere in 2018, it has featured interviews and reenactments to reveal how Japanese craftsmanship has contributed to some of the world's most renowned inventions.
Each episode typically runs for about 21 minutes, providing viewers with insights into the development and impact of Japanese technological achievements.
Japan's Top Inventions episode schedule
112 aired
Aired · 112
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | S2026·E6 | Automatic Floodgates |
| April 8, 2026 | S2026·E5 | Luminescent Ceramic Tiles |
| March 25, 2026 | S2026·E4 | Liquid Glass Coating |
| March 4, 2026 | S2026·E3 | Concentrated Laundry Detergent |
| February 11, 2026 | S2026·E2 | Portable Fetal Monitors |
| January 28, 2026 | S2026·E1 | Non-Loosening Bolts |
| December 24, 2025 | S2025·E19 | Automated Ginjo Koji Makers |
| December 3, 2025 | S2025·E18 | Water Jet Cutters |
| November 12, 2025 | S2025·E17 | Cosmetic Sponges |
| October 22, 2025 | S2025·E16 | Eggshell Field Chalk |
| October 1, 2025 | S2025·E15 | Capsule Beds |
| September 17, 2025 | S2025·E14 | Curved Escalators |
| August 27, 2025 | S2025·E13 | Laser Flaw Inspection Systems |
| August 6, 2025 | S2025·E12 | Motorized Conveyor Rollers |
| July 23, 2025 | S2025·E11 | Super-absorbent Towels |
| July 2, 2025 | S2025·E10 | Smokeless Grills |
| June 11, 2025 | S2025·E9 | Frozen Food Vending Machines |
| May 21, 2025 | S2025·E8 | Heat-resistant Labels |
| April 30, 2025 | S2025·E7 | Lotion tissues |
| April 9, 2025 | S2025·E6 | Capsule Figures |
| March 29, 2025 | S2025·E4 | Non-sprinkler Snow Melting Systems / Security Equipment |
| March 29, 2025 | S2025·E5 | Massage Chairs |
| March 8, 2025 | S2025·E3 | Press-in Piling Machines / Virus Removal Filters |
| February 15, 2025 | S2025·E2 | Ultra-thin Silk Fabrics / Membrane Structures |
| January 11, 2025 | S2025·E1 | Rhythm Machines / Food Packaging |
| November 30, 2024 | S2024·E12 | Seismic Oil Dampers / Fabric Trim |
| October 26, 2024 | S2024·E11 | Jet-Air Hand Dryers / Artificial Teeth |
| September 28, 2024 | S2024·E10 | Multihead Weighers / Aircraft Interior Products |
| August 31, 2024 | S2024·E9 | Tactile Paving / Crab Stick Machines |
| July 27, 2024 | S2024·E8 | Artificial Leather / Blood Test Needles |
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| June 29, 2024 | S2024·E7 | Diagnostic Ultrasound Machines / Sports Balls |
| May 25, 2024 | S2024·E6 | Fan-Cooled Workwear / Marine Cargo Tanks |
| April 27, 2024 | S2024·E5 | Singing Synthesizers / Solder |
| March 30, 2024 | S2024·E4 | Contactless IC Cards / Wasabi Packets |
| February 24, 2024 | S2024·E3 | Cultured Pearls / Casting Systems |
| January 27, 2024 | S2024·E2 | Letter Sorting Machines / Exhaust Gas Analyzers |
| January 20, 2024 | S2024·E1 | Direct Drive Turntables / Natto |
| November 25, 2023 | S2023·E11 | Home Water Purifiers / Plastic Valves |
| October 28, 2023 | S2023·E10 | Car Navigation Systems / Vapor Heat Treatment Systems |
| September 30, 2023 | S2023·E9 | Lint Rollers / Rotating Beacon Lights |
| August 26, 2023 | S2023·E8 | Stand-Up Personal Watercrafts / Rice Crackers with Peanuts |
| July 29, 2023 | S2023·E7 | Ultra-High-Speed Elevators / Carton Filling Machines |
| July 8, 2023 | S2023·E6 | Cockroach Traps / Residential Maps |
| May 27, 2023 | S2023·E5 | Piano with Silent System / Plastic Food Models |
| April 29, 2023 | S2023·E4 | Imitation Crab / Monorail Transporters |
| March 25, 2023 | S2023·E3 | Online Karaoke Services / Umbrella Bagging Machines |
| February 25, 2023 | S2023·E2 | Automatic Door Sensors / Banknote Printing Machines |
| January 28, 2023 | S2023·E1 | Automatic Ticket Gates / Tool Setters |
| December 24, 2022 | S2022·E14 | Correction Tape / Water Filter Media |
| November 26, 2022 | S2022·E13 | Lithium-Ion Batteries / Dust Collectors for Tunnel Construction |
| October 29, 2022 | S2022·E12 | Fish Finders / Medical Simulators |
| September 24, 2022 | S2022·E11 | Low-Pain Needles / Sports Wheelchairs |
| September 3, 2022 | S2022·E10 | Pulse Oximeters / Egg Grading & Packing Systems |
| July 30, 2022 | S2022·E9 | Mosquito Coils / Screw Removal Tools |
| June 25, 2022 | S2022·E8 | Canned Bread / Automatic Dorayaki Machines |
| May 28, 2022 | S2022·E7 | Landmine Clearance Machines / Linear Guides |
| April 30, 2022 | S2022·E6 | Ventilators for Premature Babies / Electron Beam Lithography Systems |
| March 26, 2022 | S2022·E5 | High-Capacity Optical Disks / Automatic Skewer Machines |
| March 19, 2022 | S2022·E4 | Surgical Needles / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment |
| February 19, 2022 | S2022·E3 | Laptop Computers / Purification & Separation Systems |
| January 29, 2022 | S2022·E2 | Drawing Tablets / Cascades (Airplane Component) |
| January 8, 2022 | S2022·E1 | Home Blood Pressure Monitors / Test Patterns |
| December 11, 2021 | S2021·E8 | Radio Controlled Watches / Encrusting Machines |
| November 20, 2021 | S2021·E7 | Camera Phones / Electron Microscopes |
| October 30, 2021 | S2021·E6 | Sushi Robots / Refractometers |
| July 31, 2021 | S2021·E5 | Body Fat Scales / Luggage Rack Mirrors |
| July 10, 2021 | S2021·E4 | Neurosurgical Instruments / Weather Meters |
| May 15, 2021 | S2021·E3 | Home Gaming Console / Smartphone Springs |
| January 28, 2021 | S2021·E2 | Handheld Digital Pets |
| January 14, 2021 | S2021·E1 | Planetariums |
| December 24, 2020 | S2020·E16 | Personal Information Protection Stamps |
| November 26, 2020 | S2020·E15 | Bottled Green Tea |
| October 22, 2020 | S2020·E14 | Fresh Freezing System |
| September 24, 2020 | S2020·E13 | Palm Vein Authentication |
| August 27, 2020 | S2020·E12 | Dinosaur Robots |
| August 20, 2020 | S2020·E11 | Robotic Exoskeletons |
| August 13, 2020 | S2020·E10 | Automatic Thread Trimmer Sewing Machines |
| July 22, 2020 | S2020·E9 | Surgical Microscope Stand |
| June 24, 2020 | S2020·E8 | Film Farming |
| May 28, 2020 | S2020·E7 | Worksheet Study Method |
| April 16, 2020 | S2020·E6 | Water-Purifying Powder |
| March 26, 2020 | S2020·E5 | 2D Barcodes |
| March 12, 2020 | S2020·E4 | Miniature Video Cameras |
| February 13, 2020 | S2020·E3 | Emoji |
| January 29, 2020 | S2020·E2 | Glow in the Dark Pigments |
| January 8, 2020 | S2020·E1 | Home Bread Makers |
| December 18, 2019 | S2019·E16 | Spinning Top Toys |
| November 27, 2019 | S2019·E15 | Blue LEDs |
| November 13, 2019 | S2019·E14 | Umami Seasoning |
| October 23, 2019 | S2019·E13 | Special Effects Monster Movie |
| October 9, 2019 | S2019·E12 | Probiotic Drinks |
| September 11, 2019 | S2019·E11 | Cup Ramen |
| August 21, 2019 | S2019·E10 | Shock Resistant Wristwatches |
| August 7, 2019 | S2019·E9 | Fiber Tip Pens |
| July 10, 2019 | S2019·E8 | Cooling Gel Sheets |
| June 19, 2019 | S2019·E7 | Pedal Assist Electric Bicycles |
| May 30, 2019 | S2019·E6 | Video Game Character |
| May 9, 2019 | S2019·E5 | Stay-Tight Fasteners |
| April 17, 2019 | S2019·E4 | Compact Motorcycles |
| March 21, 2019 | S2019·E3 | Makeup Brushes |
| February 21, 2019 | S2019·E2 | Acrylic Aquarium Panels |
| January 17, 2019 | S2019·E1 | Snap-Off Utility Knives |
| December 20, 2018 | S2018·E10 | Erasable Pens |
| November 22, 2018 | S2018·E9 | Handheld Calculators |
| October 18, 2018 | S2018·E8 | Gastrocameras |
| September 20, 2018 | S2018·E7 | Portable Music Players |
| August 16, 2018 | S2018·E6 | Instant Ramen |
| July 19, 2018 | S2018·E5 | Quartz Wristwatches |
| June 21, 2018 | S2018·E4 | Electronic Bidet Toilets |
| May 17, 2018 | S2018·E3 | Automatic Rice Cookers |
| April 19, 2018 | S2018·E2 | Shinkansen |
| March 18, 2018 | S2018·E1 | Conveyor Belt Sushi |