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Japan's Top Inventions
Season 3 · Episode 8
Film Farming
0.015mJune 25, 2020
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, a method of growing produce using a transparent film: film farming. The film is made from hydrogel, a moisture-absorbing material used in disposable diapers. Sow seeds on top, and they germinate and create seedlings, leading to vegetables and other produce without soil! We dive into the little-known story behind this unique Japanese farming technology.
Episodes
- Episode 1Home Bread Makers
- Episode 2Glow in the Dark Pigments
- Episode 3Emoji
- Episode 4Miniature Video Cameras
- Episode 52D Barcodes
- Episode 6Water Purifying Powder
- Episode 7Worksheet Study Method
- Episode 8Film Farming
- Episode 9Surgical Microscope Stand
- Episode 10Automatic Thread Trimmer Sewing Machines
- Episode 11Robotic Exoskeletons
- Episode 12Dinosaur Robots
- Episode 13Palm Vein Authentication
- Episode 14Fresh Freezing System
- Episode 15Bottled Green Tea
- Episode 16Personal Information Protection Stamps