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Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter; this time its concentrated laundry detergent.

Japan's Top Inventions

Concentrated Laundry Detergent

Nikki Tsukamoto Kininmonth learns about heat-resistant labels and meets Takehisa Kenji, the CEO of a company that manufactures them.

Heat-resistant Labels

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Cyrus Nozomu Sethna explores the story behind water jet cutters by talking to Sugino Gaku, the president of the device's manufacturer, and going behind the scenes to discover the developments.

Water Jet Cutters