Japan's Top Inventions - Season 2 Episode 9
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Released: Mar 18, 2018
Runtime: 26:14 minutes
Networks: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, fiber tip pens, invented by a Japanese stationery firm in 1963. These water-based pens improved on the firm's oil-based pens, whose ink feathered and bled. Thanks to early user Lyndon Johnson, 36th President of the United States, they became a hit. Some 2.2 billion have been produced and sold in over 100 countries and regions. This time, the little-known story behind fiber tip pens.
1. Snap-Off Utility Knives" width="225" height="300">
2. Acrylic Aquarium Panels" width="225" height="300">
3. Makeup Brushes" width="225" height="300">
4. Compact Motorcycles" width="225" height="300">
5. Stay-Tight Fasteners" width="225" height="300">
6. Video Game Character" width="225" height="300">
7. Pedal Assist Electric Bicycles" width="225" height="300">
8. Cooling Gel Sheets" width="225" height="300">
9. Fiber Tip Pens" width="225" height="300">
10. Shock Resistant Wristwatches" width="225" height="300">
11. Cup Ramen" width="225" height="300">
12. Probiotic Drinks" width="225" height="300">
13. Special Effects Monster Movie" width="225" height="300">
14. Umami Seasoning" width="225" height="300">
15. Blue LEDs" width="225" height="300">
16. Spinning Top Toys" width="225" height="300">
