
Overview
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, a well-known type of 2D barcodes called QR codes. These codes were invented in 1994 by a Japanese car component manufacturer. These days, they're used throughout the world in factories and stores, on travel tickets, for cash-free payments and more. Learn the little-known story behind these barcodes, including their unusual inspirations: the game of Go and skyscrapers!
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3 - 1Home Bread Makers January 09, 2020
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3 - 2Glow in the Dark Pigments January 30, 2020
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3 - 3Emoji February 13, 2020
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3 - 4Miniature Video Cameras March 12, 2020
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3 - 52D Barcodes March 26, 2020
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3 - 6Water Purifying Powder April 16, 2020
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3 - 7Worksheet Study Method May 28, 2020
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3 - 8Film Farming June 25, 2020
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3 - 9Surgical Microscope Stand July 23, 2020
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3 - 10Automatic Thread Trimmer Sewing Machines August 13, 2020
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3 - 11Robotic Exoskeletons August 20, 2020
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3 - 12Dinosaur Robots August 27, 2020
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3 - 13Palm Vein Authentication September 24, 2020
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3 - 14Fresh Freezing System October 22, 2020
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3 - 15Bottled Green Tea November 25, 2020
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3 - 16Personal Information Protection Stamps December 24, 2020