
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, the story behind Japanese camera phones, created in the early 2000s, which many later devices took design cues from. In the second half, electron microscopes, an essential tool in the development of new medicines to treat COVID-19, and a visit to the Tokyo electronics manufacturer that has over 60% of the global market share for these devices.
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4 - 1Planetariums January 14, 2021
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4 - 2Handheld Digital Pets January 28, 2021
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4 - 3Home Gaming Console / Smartphone Springs May 15, 2021
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4 - 4Neurosurgical Instruments / Weather Meters July 16, 2021
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4 - 5Body Fat Scales / Luggage Rack Mirrors July 31, 2021
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4 - 6Sushi Robots / Refractometers October 30, 2021
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4 - 7Camera Phones / Electron Microscopes November 26, 2021
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4 - 8Radio Controlled Watches / Encrusting Machines December 11, 2021