List of Japanese inventions and discoveries

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This is a list of Japanese inventions and discoveries. Japanese pioneers have made contributions across a number of scientific, technological and art domains. In particular, Japan has played a crucial role in the digital revolution since the 20th century, with many modern revolutionary and widespread technologies in fields such as electronics and robotics introduced by Japanese inventors and entrepreneurs. Japan's technological boom during the mid-to-late 20th century was central to the third industrial revolution and information revolution. [1]

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Pre-7th century

A Japanese folding fan (sensu). Japanese Fan (Hakusen).png
A Japanese folding fan (sensu).
The Great Wave off Kanagawa (1831) by Hokusai, using the ukiyo-e style of Japanese art. Tsunami by hokusai 19th century.jpg
The Great Wave off Kanagawa (1831) by Hokusai, using the ukiyo-e style of Japanese art.

4th century

Bowl of Sushi, art produced by Hiroshige (1797-1858) depicting sushi. Hiroshige Bowl of Sushi.jpg
Bowl of Sushi, art produced by Hiroshige (1797–1858) depicting sushi.

5th century

6th century

Women playing the Shamisen, Tsuzumi and Taiko in Meiji Japan. Playing Samisen, Tsudzumi, Fuye and Taiko.jpg
Women playing the Shamisen, Tsuzumi and Taiko in Meiji Japan.

7th–18th centuries

7th century

Horyu-ji (607), the oldest wooden building with Earthquake resistance. Horyu-ji11s3200.jpg
Hōryū-ji (607), the oldest wooden building with Earthquake resistance.

8th century

A katana (1819). Koshirae wakizashi Met 91.2.74 n01.jpg
A katana (1819).

9th century

10th century

Kaguya-hime returning to the Moon in The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter (10th century). Taketori Monogatari 2.jpg
Kaguya-hime returning to the Moon in The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter (10th century).

11th century

The Tale of Genji (11th century), an early novel. Genji emaki 01003 002.jpg
The Tale of Genji (11th century), an early novel.

12th century

Hokusai Manga (18th century), an early manga comic book. Manga Hokusai.jpg
Hokusai Manga (18th century), an early manga comic book.

14th century

Nagoya Castle (1612), a Japanese castle. Nagoya Castle(Edit2).jpg
Nagoya Castle (1612), a Japanese castle.

16th century

Origami paper cranes (orizuru) Cranes made by Origami paper.jpg
Origami paper cranes (orizuru)

17th century

Kunisada (c. 1830) depicting Horibe Yasubee (c.1700) holding a gando, an early flashlight. Utagawa Kunisada-c1850-Horibe Yahei-Horibe Yasubei.jpg
Kunisada (c. 1830) depicting Horibe Yasubee (c.1700) holding a gandō , an early flashlight.
Karakuri puppet (c. 1800), an early humanoid robot automata. KarakuriBritishMuseum.jpg
Karakuri puppet (c. 1800), an early humanoid robot automata.

18th century

Seki Kowa's Katsuyo Sampo (1712), tabulating binomial coefficients and Bernoulli numbers. Seki Kowa Katsuyo Sampo Bernoulli numbers.png
Seki Kōwa's Katsuyo Sampo (1712), tabulating binomial coefficients and Bernoulli numbers.

19th century

Katsudō Shashin (1907), an early anime.
Kishitsu Geryo Zukan (Surgical Casebook) by Hanaoka Seishu (c. 1825). Image from "Surgical Casebook" by Hanaoka Seishu.jpg
Kishitsu Geryō Zukan (Surgical Casebook) by Hanaoka Seishu (c. 1825).

1880s

Vitamin B supplement tablets containing Thiamine (Vitamin B1) B vitamin supplement tablets.jpg
Vitamin B supplement tablets containing Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
All-Japan Judo Championships, 2007 men's final. Shi Jing toLing Mu .jpg
All-Japan Judo Championships, 2007 men's final.

1890s

Chemical structure of methamphetamine. N-Methylamphetamin.svg
Chemical structure of methamphetamine.

Early 20th century

1900s

Takamine Jokichi discovered takadiastase in the early 1890s and adrenaline in 1900. Jokichi Takamine.jpg
Takamine Jōkichi discovered takadiastase in the early 1890s and adrenaline in 1900.

1910s

Japanese seaplane carrier Wakamiya conducted the world's first naval-launched air raids in 1914. Wakamiya.jpg
Japanese seaplane carrier Wakamiya conducted the world's first naval-launched air raids in 1914.
Anritsu's TYK Radio Telephone, developed in 1912, was the first practical wireless radio telephone. T.Y.K. Radio-Telephone, c. 1915, Annaka Electrical Works, Tokyo, made by inventors Torikata, Yokoyama, and Kitamura - Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago) - DSC06630.JPG
Anritsu's TYK Radio Telephone, developed in 1912, was the first practical wireless radio telephone.

1920s

Recreation of Kenjiro Takayanagi's pioneering electronic television experiment (1925). Early TV experiment by Takayanagi.jpg
Recreation of Kenjiro Takayanagi's pioneering electronic television experiment (1925).
Modern UHF high-gain Yagi-Uda antenna used as television antenna. UHF TV Antenna 001.JPG
Modern UHF high-gain Yagi–Uda antenna used as television antenna.

1930s

Mitsubishi A6M Zero (1939) fighter plane, the first aircraft using aluminium-zinc alloy. A6M3 Zero N712Z 1.jpg
Mitsubishi A6M Zero (1939) fighter plane, the first aircraft using aluminium-zinc alloy.
Artificial snow gun in operation. SuperCrystal@Camelback.jpg
Artificial snow gun in operation.

1940s

Fu-Go balloon bomb in January 1945. Japanese fire balloon Moffett.jpg
Fu-Go balloon bomb in January 1945.
Akira Kurosawa's Sanshiro Sugata Part II (1945), the earliest numbered sequel in the history of cinema. Zoku Sugata Sanshiro poster.jpg
Akira Kurosawa's Sanshiro Sugata Part II (1945), the earliest numbered sequel in the history of cinema.

1950s

Arts

Wikipe-tan as a majokko, the original magical girl archetype. Wikipe-tan sorceress color.svg
Wikipe-tan as a majokko , the original magical girl archetype.

Cinema

Seven Samurai (1954), an influential samurai film directed by Akira Kurosawa. The-Nihon-Eiiga-1953-August-3.jpg
Seven Samurai (1954), an influential samurai film directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Godzilla (1954), an early kaiju film directed by Ishiro Honda. Godzilla (1954).jpg
Godzilla (1954), an early kaiju film directed by Ishirō Honda.

Sciences

Leo Esaki in 1959. Pioneer of quantum tunnelling with tunnel diode and semiconductor superlattice. Leo Esaki 1959.jpg
Leo Esaki in 1959. Pioneer of quantum tunnelling with tunnel diode and semiconductor superlattice.

Biomedical science

Instant noodles before boiling Instantnoodles.jpg
Instant noodles before boiling

Technology

Automatic rice cooker. Rice-cooker.jpg
Automatic rice cooker.
Canon Pixma TS207 inkjet printer by Canon Inc. Canon PIXMA TS207 Printer picture.jpg
Canon Pixma TS207 inkjet printer by Canon Inc.

Audio

Sony TR-63 pocket transistor radio advertisement in 1957. Advertising For Sony Transistor Radios (TR-6, TR-63 & TR-72) In The Vancouver Sun Newspaper, July 26, 1957 (46264879332).jpg
Sony TR-63 pocket transistor radio advertisement in 1957.

Cameras

Nikon F professional SLR camera with Nikkor S Auto 5.8cm f/1.4 lens (1959) Nikon F SLR camera with NIKKOR-S Auto 1,4 f=5,8cm.JPG
Nikon F professional SLR camera with Nikkor S Auto 5.8cm f/1.4 lens (1959)

Computing

Casio Model 14-A, developed between 1954 and 1957, was the first all-electric desktop calculator. Casio 14-A calculator - National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo - DSC07314.JPG
Casio Model 14-A, developed between 1954 and 1957, was the first all‑electric desktop calculator.

Display technology

Sony TV8-301, developed between 1958 and 1960, was the first all-transistor electronic TV set. Sony portable tv TV8-301.jpg
Sony TV8-301, developed between 1958 and 1960, was the first all‑transistor electronic TV set.

Energy technology

A tower type uninterruptible power supply (UPS) unit. UPSFrontView.jpg
A tower type uninterruptible power supply (UPS) unit.

Microtechnology

Semiconductor lasers, including blue laser in the middle. Laser Pointer.jpg
Semiconductor lasers, including blue laser in the middle.

Textiles

Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 (1966) sneaker shoes. ASICS.Onitsuka Tiger.Mexico 66.White.Blue.Red.JPG
Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 (1966) sneaker shoes.

1960s

Arts

Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo (1961) introduced the Man with No Name character archetype. Yojimbo poster.jpg
Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo (1961) introduced the Man with No Name character archetype.

Audio

Shin-ei Uni-Vibe (1968) phaser effects pedal used by Jimi Hendrix. Shin-ei Uni-Vibe (1968), Jimi Hendrix, EMP Museum.jpg
Shin-ei Uni-Vibe (1968) phaser effects pedal used by Jimi Hendrix.

Music

Isao Tomita in 1977. He was a pioneer of ambient music and space music. Isao Tomita 1977.png
Isao Tomita in 1977. He was a pioneer of ambient music and space music.

Computing

Artificial intelligence

Object detection using a convolutional neural network (CNN) deep learning AI model. Detected-with-YOLO--Schreibtisch-mit-Objekten.jpg
Object detection using a convolutional neural network (CNN) deep learning AI model.

Calculators

Sharp QT-8D Micro Compet (1969), the first handheld calculator with LSI chip and VFD display. Sharp QT-8D Micro Compet front view.jpg
Sharp QT-8D Micro Compet (1969), the first handheld calculator with LSI chip and VFD display.

Culture

Nagoya Daigaku Station with yellow tactile paving on the Nagoya Municipal Subway. Nagoya-subway-M18-Nagoya-daigaku-station-platform-20100316.jpg
Nagoya Daigaku Station with yellow tactile paving on the Nagoya Municipal Subway.

Motor vehicles

Nissan GT-R PGC10 (1969), the first production car with 4-valve DOHC. 1969 Nissan Skyline Sedan 2000GT-R.jpg
Nissan GT-R PGC10 (1969), the first production car with 4-valve DOHC.

Motorcycles

Honda CB750 (1969), the first superbike. HONDA DREAM-CB750FOUR.jpg
Honda CB750 (1969), the first superbike.

Sciences

Yoichiro Nambu in 1965. He discovered spontaneous symmetry breaking. Yoichiro Nambu 1965.jpg
Yoichiro Nambu in 1965. He discovered spontaneous symmetry breaking.

Biomedical science

A digital Omron HJ-112 pedometer fitness tracker. Omron HJ112.jpg
A digital Omron HJ-112 pedometer fitness tracker.

Technology

Bifacial solar panel installation. Next2Sun Anlagenkonzept.jpg
Bifacial solar panel installation.
Inverter on a free-standing solar plant. Mullberg Speyer - 2.JPG
Inverter on a free-standing solar plant.

Cameras

Sony DV-2400 Portapak (1966), the first video camera recorder used for electronic news gathering. Sony AV-3400 Porta Pak Camera.jpg
Sony DV-2400 Portapak (1966), the first video camera recorder used for electronic news gathering.

Display technology

Sony Trinitron CRT monitor using aperture grille technology. Trinitron computer-monitor.jpg
Sony Trinitron CRT monitor using aperture grille technology.
U-matic, the first videocassette format, developed by Sony between 1968 and 1971. U-matic.jpg
U-matic, the first videocassette format, developed by Sony between 1968 and 1971.
  • Transistor VTR — The Sony SV-201 (1961) was the first transistor-based VTR. The Sony CV-2000 (1965) was the first all-transistor consumer VTR. [198]

Domestic appliances

A modern Panasonic microwave oven. Panasonic NN-SD69LS 20220410.jpg
A modern Panasonic microwave oven.

Microtechnology

Electron-beam lithography (EBL) setup. EB litograph.jpg
Electron-beam lithography (EBL) setup.
Intel 4004 (1971), the first single-chip microprocessor, was co-designed by Masatoshi Shima. Intel C4004.jpg
Intel 4004 (1971), the first singlechip microprocessor, was codesigned by Masatoshi Shima.

Telecommunication

A stripped multi-mode optical fiber. MultimodeFiber.JPG
A stripped multi-mode optical fiber.

Timekeeping

2A Seiko quartz watch using the chronograph function (movement 7T92). Seiko SND555P1 Chronograph.jpg
2A Seiko quartz watch using the chronograph function (movement 7T92).

Transportation

A lineup of JR East Shinkansen bullet trains in October 2012 JR East Shinkansen lineup at Niigata Depot 201210.jpg
A lineup of JR East Shinkansen bullet trains in October 2012

1970s

Arts

Light novel bookstore in Macau. Light Novel Bookstore in Macau.jpg
Light novel bookstore in Macau.

Audio

Sony Walkman TPS-L2 (1979), the first personal stereo. Original Sony Walkman TPS-L2.JPG
Sony Walkman TPS‑L2 (1979), the first personal stereo.

Instruments

Yamaha DX7 (1983), an early digital synthesizer that was widely used during the 1980s-1990s. Yamaha DX7 Table 4 f.jpg
Yamaha DX7 (1983), an early digital synthesizer that was widely used during the 1980s–1990s.

Music

Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) in 1981: Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Yukihiro Takahashi. Yellow Magic Orchestra YMO (1981 Press Photo).jpg
Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) in 1981: Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Yukihiro Takahashi.

Coin-operated games

Sega's arcade electro-mechanical game Jet Rocket (1970), the earliest first-person shooter flight simulator. Sega - Jet Rocket - August 1st 1970 Cash Box advert.jpg
Sega's arcade electro-mechanical game Jet Rocket (1970), the earliest first-person shooter flight simulator.
Mogura Taiji (WhacAMole), invented by TOGO in 1975.

Computing

Sord M223 Mark III, an early home computer released by Sord Computer Corporation in the late 1970s. SORD M223 MarkIII (front) (8861765856).jpg
Sord M223 Mark III, an early home computer released by Sord Computer Corporation in the late 1970s.

Calculators

Casio JS-20WK pocket calculator with 7 segment LCD display. Casio calculator JS-20WK in 201901 002.jpg
Casio JS-20WK pocket calculator with 7 segment LCD display.

Culture

Airsoft players defending an objective. Airsoft squad.jpg
Airsoft players defending an objective.
Nissan Silvia (S14) performing a drift (2014). King of Europe Round 3 Lydden Hill 2014 (14356011899).jpg
Nissan Silvia (S14) performing a drift (2014).

Display technology

Color LCD information board at Tohoku Shinkansen train station in Tokyo. 2021-02-20-Tohoku-Shinkansen-information-board-at-Tokyo-Station.jpg
Color LCD information board at Tohoku Shinkansen train station in Tokyo.

Television

Panasonic TX-P55ST60E (2013) 55" plasma TV. Panasonic TX-P55ST60E late era plasma TV.jpg
Panasonic TX-P55ST60E (2013) 55" plasma TV.

Video

Betamax (top) and VHS (bottom) tapes were respectively created by Japanese companies Sony and JVC. VHS vs Betamax size.jpg
Betamax (top) and VHS (bottom) tapes were respectively created by Japanese companies Sony and JVC.

Microtechnology

Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printed model of a circuit board. SLA 3D Printed PCB.jpg
Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printed model of a circuit board.
A "sliced and unrolled" representation of a carbon nanotube as a strip of a graphene molecule. Nanotube strip +03 +01.pdf
A "sliced and unrolled" representation of a carbon nanotube as a strip of a graphene molecule.

Integrated circuits

Panafacom MN1610 (1975), the first single-chip 16-bit microprocessor. Panafacom MN1610 1.jpg
Panafacom MN1610 (1975), the first single-chip 16-bit microprocessor.
Intel 8259A, an early programmable interrupt controller (PIC) designed by Masatoshi Shima. Intel 8259A IRQ chip.JPG
Intel 8259A, an early programmable interrupt controller (PIC) designed by Masatoshi Shima.

Memory

Toshiba DT01ABA100V, a hard disk drive (HDD) with 1 terabyte (TB) data storage capacity. Toshiba DT01ABA100V 2015-01.jpg
Toshiba DT01ABA100V, a hard disk drive (HDD) with 1 terabyte (TB) data storage capacity.

Sciences

A downburst. Downburst.jpg
A downburst.

Biomedical science

Cup Noodles by Nissin Foods. Cup-Noodles-2.jpg
Cup Noodles by Nissin Foods.

Technology

A 3D printer. 3D printer at 35c3 01.jpg
A 3D printer.
A typical electronic bidet washlet in Japan. Calmic-3.jpg
A typical electronic bidet washlet in Japan.

Cameras

Konica C35 AF (1977), the first point-and-shoot 35 mm camera. Konica C35 AF (3852684227).jpg
Konica C35 AF (1977), the first point-and-shoot 35 mm camera.

Telecommunication

Transportation

Electronic stability control (ESC) control light Kontrollleuchte ESP 2 black.svg
Electronic stability control (ESC) control light

1980s

Arts

Takeshi Kitano in 2000. He created Takeshi's Castle (1986) and starred in Battle Royale (2000). TakeshiKitano.jpg
Takeshi Kitano in 2000. He created Takeshi's Castle (1986) and starred in Battle Royale (2000).

Audio

Sony Discman D121, a portable CD player. Discman D121.jpg
Sony Discman D121, a portable CD player.

Instruments

Roland TR-808 (1980), the first fully programmable drum machine. Widely used in modern music. Roland TR-808 drum machine.jpg
Roland TR-808 (1980), the first fully programmable drum machine. Widely used in modern music.

Music

Mari Iijima voiced virtual idol Lynn Minmay in Macross (1982) and her album Rose (1983) debuted the DX7. Mari Iijima at Tekkoshocon 5.jpg
Mari Iijima voiced virtual idol Lynn Minmay in Macross (1982) and her album Rosé (1983) debuted the DX7.

Cameras

Sony Betamovie BMC-110 (1983), an early consumer camcorder. Sony Betamovie BMC-100P (retouched filtered).jpg
Sony Betamovie BMC-110 (1983), an early consumer camcorder.
Minolta Disc-7 (1983), the first selfie camera with selfie stick accessory. Minolta Disc-7 Front.jpg
Minolta Disc-7 (1983), the first selfie camera with selfie stick accessory.

Digital cameras

Sony HDR-AS50 Action Cam, an action camera with underwater housing. Sony HDR AS5 Action Cam 2 -- Sven Volkens.jpg
Sony HDR-AS50 Action Cam, an action camera with underwater housing.
Nikon QV-1000C (1988), the first commercial digital SLR (DSLR) camera. Nikon QV1000C front-left 2015 Nikon Museum.jpg
Nikon QV-1000C (1988), the first commercial digital SLR (DSLR) camera.

Computing

Epson HX-20, introduced in 1981 and released in 1982, was the first laptop computer. Epson-hx-20.jpg
Epson HX-20, introduced in 1981 and released in 1982, was the first laptop computer.
Casio fx-7000G (1985), the first scientific graphing calculator. Casio fx-7000G Box&Manual.JPG
Casio fx-7000G (1985), the first scientific graphing calculator.

Artificial intelligence

Sega AI Computer (1986), the earliest home computer designed for AI and natural language processing. Sega AI Computer (Computer History Museum).jpg
Sega AI Computer (1986), the earliest home computer designed for AI and natural language processing.

Graphics

Popular emoji, including the Face with Tears of Joy emoji. Popular Emoji Groups Noto Color Emoji.svg
Popular emoji, including the Face with Tears of Joy emoji.
NEC MultiSync FE950+ (1999), a 19" CRT display multisync monitor. NEC MultiSync FE950+.jpg
NEC MultiSync FE950+ (1999), a 19" CRT display multisync monitor.

Culture

Fullmark Model B correction tape in pink. Fullmark Correction Tape 2.jpg
Fullmark Model B correction tape in pink.
A gel-based rollerball pen. GelPen stub.jpg
A gel-based rollerball pen.

Display technology

Sony JumboTron made its debut at Expo '85 (1985). Expo85 sony.jpg
Sony JumboTron made its debut at Expo '85 (1985).

Digital

Nintendo Switch OLED (2021), a hybrid game console with OLED display. Nintendo Switch OLED.png
Nintendo Switch OLED (2021), a hybrid game console with OLED display.

High-definition

Sony HDVS system for HD video (1980s), including videodisc player, VTRs, video cameras, and monitors. Analog Sony HDVS equipment.jpg
Sony HDVS system for HD video (1980s), including videodisc player, VTRs, video cameras, and monitors.

Timekeeping

Casio TC-500 (1983) smartwatch with touchscreen and calculator watch function. Casio-TC500-Calculator-Watch.jpg
Casio TC-500 (1983) smartwatch with touchscreen and calculator watch function.

Domestic appliances

A hands-free automatic faucet in Japan. Shou Shui Chang 2 (49955386328).jpg
A hands-free automatic faucet in Japan.
Portable air conditioner by Olympus Corporation. Condizionatore portatile 3.jpg
Portable air conditioner by Olympus Corporation.

Energy technology

Lithium-ion battery pack for a laptop computer. Li ion laptop battery.jpg
Lithium-ion battery pack for a laptop computer.
Bandai LCD Solarpower (1982), the first solar-powered video game device. Bandai LCD Solarpower.jpg
Bandai LCD Solarpower (1982), the first solar-powered video game device.

Mechanical technology

A Ricoh 5055 multi-function printer (MFP). Ricoh 5055 MFP.jpg
A Ricoh 5055 multi-function printer (MFP).

Microtechnology

Renesas insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) used in Canon Speedlite camera flash. Canon Speedlite 430EX II - board 3 - Renesas RJP4301-7487.jpg
Renesas insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) used in Canon Speedlite camera flash.

Integrated circuits

A double-gate fin field-effect transistor (FinFET). Doublegate FinFET-en.svg
A double-gate fin field-effect transistor (FinFET).

Automobiles

Nissan 300ZX (Fairlady Z). 1992 Nissan 300ZX 3.0 Front.jpg
Nissan 300ZX (Fairlady Z).

Electronics

Backup camera view on the navigation screen of a Lexus IS 250 (2005). Lexus backup camera1.jpg
Backup camera view on the navigation screen of a Lexus IS 250 (2005).
Electro Multi Vision in a 1987 Toyota Crown. It was an early carputer system. JZS155 EMV.jpg
Electro Multi Vision in a 1987 Toyota Crown. It was an early carputer system.

Sciences

ASICS Gel Kayano 15 shoes with some Betagel in yellow. Asics Gel Kayano 15 I.jpg
ASICS Gel Kayano 15 shoes with some Betagel in yellow.

Biomedical science

Miniature USB microscope, a type of digital microscope. 2008Computex DnI Award AnMo Dino-Lite Digital Microscope.jpg
Miniature USB microscope, a type of digital microscope.
Digital X-ray medical imaging system with medical monitor (1995). RotatingPan.gif
Digital X-ray medical imaging system with medical monitor (1995).

Telecommunication

A pair of modern automatic doors. Dufferin TTC station D92.JPG
A pair of modern automatic doors.

Internet

Optical fiber connectors with protective caps. MMF optical.jpg
Optical fiber connectors with protective caps.

Transportation

Spiral escalator in Times Square (Hong Kong). Spiral escalator.jpg
Spiral escalator in Times Square (Hong Kong).

1990s

Arts

An interpretation of digital rain. Digital rain animation medium letters shine.gif
An interpretation of digital rain.

Automobiles

1996 Honda Civic (released 1995), the first low emission vehicle (LEV). 1996 Honda Civic 1.6i LS.jpg
1996 Honda Civic (released 1995), the first low emission vehicle (LEV).
Honda Civic GX (1998), the first natural gas vehicle (NGV) and partial zero-emissions vehicle (PZEV). 1999 Honda Civic GX rear quarter.jpg
Honda Civic GX (1998), the first natural gas vehicle (NGV) and partial zero-emissions vehicle (PZEV).

Electronics

Nissan Altra EV (1997), an early battery electric vehicle (BEV) using lithium-ion car battery. Nissan R'nessa EV 001.JPG
Nissan Altra EV (1997), an early battery electric vehicle (BEV) using lithium-ion car battery.
Toyota Prius (1997), the first production hybrid electric car, a type of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). 2024 Toyota Prius Excel PHEV - 1987cc 2.0 (225PS) Plug-in Hybrid - Silver Metallic - 10-2024, Front Quarter.jpg
Toyota Prius (1997), the first production hybrid electric car, a type of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).

Computing

Sharp Zaurus SL-5500 (2005), a personal digital assistant (PDA) smart device. Sharp Zaurus.jpg
Sharp Zaurus SL-5500 (2005), a personal digital assistant (PDA) smart device.
QR code for the URL of the English Wikipedia mobile main page QR code for mobile English Wikipedia.svg
QR code for the URL of the English Wikipedia mobile main page

Graphics

Eizo FlexScan L461 (2001), a 16" TFT LCD computer monitor. EIZO FlexScan L461 16.0inch.jpg
Eizo FlexScan L461 (2001), a 16" TFT LCD computer monitor.

Display technology

Sony home cinema, with full HD LCD TV, digital TV set-top box, DVD player, PlayStation 3 and speakers. Home cinema 01.jpg
Sony home cinema, with full HD LCD TV, digital TV set-top box, DVD player, PlayStation 3 and speakers.
Sega's Time Traveler (1991) was the first holographic 3D video game, using a Dentsu holographic device. Arcade complete view.jpg
Sega's Time Traveler (1991) was the first holographic 3D video game, using a Dentsu holographic device.

Digital video

Toshiba SD-2300 DVD player (2000) Toshibo-Nuon-SD-2300-DVD-Player-Front-1.jpg
Toshiba SD-2300 DVD player (2000)

Electronic games

GiGO, a former large Sega game center in Akihabara, Tokyo. Daiichhisega.jpg
GiGO, a former large Sega game center in Akihabara, Tokyo.

Consoles

Sega Dreamcast (1998), the first console with built-in modem and voice chat in online gaming. Dreamcast-Console-Set.png
Sega Dreamcast (1998), the first console with built-in modem and voice chat in online gaming.

Controllers

Nintendo 64 controller, debuted in 1995 and released 1996, popularized analog thumbstick control. N64-Controller-Gray.jpg
Nintendo 64 controller, debuted in 1995 and released 1996, popularized analog thumbstick control.

Graphics

Cel shader, also known as toon shader. Toon-shader.jpg
Cel shader, also known as toon shader.

Microtechnology

Blue LEDs. Blue light emitting diodes over a proto-board.jpg
Blue LEDs.
USB-C connector, a type of USB connector. Usb type-c plug socket.jpg
USB-C connector, a type of USB connector.

Memory

Toshiba SD cards, which are memory cards using flash memory. Toshiba SD-M02G and SD-M01G memory cards.jpg
Toshiba SD cards, which are memory cards using flash memory.

Sciences

A man wearing a Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) robotic suit in 2005. Hybrid Assistive Limb.jpg
A man wearing a Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) robotic suit in 2005.

Technology

Mitsubishi Jet Towel hand dryer. Mitsubishi Electric JT-SB116EH-W-TWN.jpg
Mitsubishi Jet Towel hand dryer.

Audio

Roland JP-8000 (1996) analog modeling synthesizer introduced the supersaw waveform sound. JP-8000.png
Roland JP-8000 (1996) analog modeling synthesizer introduced the supersaw waveform sound.
Supersaw waveform pattern from the Roland JP-8000, demonstrating its typical usage in trance music.

Cameras

Sony A7RIII CMOS sensor. Sony A7RIII CMOS Sensor and IBIS Module .jpg
Sony A7RIII CMOS sensor.
Sony DCR-VX1000 (1995), a 3CCD digital video camera. Sony DCR-VX1000 01.jpg
Sony DCR-VX1000 (1995), a 3CCD digital video camera.

Energy technology

Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, the largest nuclear power plant and the first with ABWR. Kashiwazaki-Kariwa 04780017 (8388173865).jpg
Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, the largest nuclear power plant and the first with ABWR.

Telecommunication

A Japanese taxi equipped with GPS navigation (2004). KyotoTaxiRide.jpg
A Japanese taxi equipped with GPS navigation (2004).
Futaba Channel (2chan), a Japanese imageboard that inspired popular English site 4chan. 2chan main page.png
Futaba Channel (2chan), a Japanese imageboard that inspired popular English site 4chan.

Mobile phones

NEC TZ-804 Mova N (1991), the first mobile flip phone with clamshell design. NTTDoCoMo Mova N.JPG
NEC TZ-804 Mova N (1991), the first mobile flip phone with clamshell design.
Kyocera VP-210 Visual Phone (1999), the first mobile camera phone with front-facing selfie camera. Kyocera VP-210 CP+ 2011.jpg
Kyocera VP-210 Visual Phone (1999), the first mobile camera phone with front-facing selfie camera.

Transportation

Hino S'elega hybrid electric bus in Nagoya. Nagoya bus HINO selega hybrid LJG-RU1ASBR.jpg
Hino S'elega hybrid electric bus in Nagoya.

2000s

Arts

JVC D-ILA projector. JVC D-ILA projector.jpg
JVC D-ILA projector.

Automobiles

Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE (2006), the first hydrogen vehicle with rotary engine. Mazda RX8 hydrogen rotary car 1.jpg
Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE (2006), the first hydrogen vehicle with rotary engine.

Electric vehicles

Mitsubishi i-MiEV (2009), the first electric car with DC fast charging. 2010 Mitsubishi i-MiEV (GA MY10) hatchback (2015-11-11) 01.jpg
Mitsubishi i-MiEV (2009), the first electric car with DC fast charging.

Electronic systems

Driver monitoring system (DMS) on Toyota's Lexus LS 600h (2006) Lexus Optitron and Driver Monitoring System.jpg
Driver monitoring system (DMS) on Toyota's Lexus LS 600h (2006)

Display technology

Sony XEL-1 (2007), the world's first OLED TV. Sony oled.jpg
Sony XEL-1 (2007), the world's first OLED TV.

High-definition

HDMI connector. HDMI-Connector.jpg
HDMI connector.

Sciences

Central drift tracking chamber from the Belle experiment. Belle Central Drift Chamber.jpg
Central drift tracking chamber from the Belle experiment.

Biomedical science

Endoscope (colonoscopy camera) by Pentax. PENTAX Colonoscope002.jpg
Endoscope (colonoscopy camera) by Pentax.

Technology

DER-01 (2003), the first actroid. Actroid-DER 01.jpg
DER-01 (2003), the first actroid.

Audio

Diagram of 5.1, 9.2 and 22.2 channel surround sound layouts. Multi Channel Audio Diagram.svg
Diagram of 5.1, 9.2 and 22.2 channel surround sound layouts.

Computing

Automated teller machine (ATM) supporting Bitcoin in Japan. Ada ATM in Japan.jpg
Automated teller machine (ATM) supporting Bitcoin in Japan.

Digital cameras

Epson R-D1 (2004), the first digital rangefinder mirrorless camera. Epson R-D1s IMG 2942.jpg
Epson R-D1 (2004), the first digital rangefinder mirrorless camera.

Domestic appliances

Sharp FU-888SV Plasmacluster air purifier. Sharp FU-888SV 20061017.jpg
Sharp FU-888SV Plasmacluster air purifier.

Energy technology

Toshiba LEL-AW6L/2 (2009), an early commercial white LED bulb. LEL-AW6L2 2.jpg
Toshiba LEL-AW6L/2 (2009), an early commercial white LED bulb.

Microtechnology

Cross-section diagram of a typical metal oxide thin-film transistor (oxide TFT). Metal Oxide TFT Cross Section.png
Cross-section diagram of a typical metal oxide thin-film transistor (oxide TFT).

Telecommunication

J-SH04 (2000), a camera phone by Sharp and J-Phone, introduced picture messaging. Sharp J-SH04 CP+ 2011.jpg
J-SH04 (2000), a camera phone by Sharp and J-Phone, introduced picture messaging.

Transportation

Auriga Leader (2008), the first solar-powered electric ship. Auriga Leader.jpg
Auriga Leader (2008), the first solar-powered electric ship.

Video games

Wii Remote (2006) motion controller. Wii Remote Image.jpg
Wii Remote (2006) motion controller.

2010s

Arts

Babymetal in 2014. They pioneered the kawaii metal music genre. Babymetal-2014-01.jpg
Babymetal in 2014. They pioneered the kawaii metal music genre.

Sciences

Spacecraft

IKAROS, a space probe that used solar sail technology for interplanetary spaceflight in 2010. IKAROS solar sail.jpg
IKAROS, a space probe that used solar sail technology for interplanetary spaceflight in 2010.

Technology

Kuratas (2012), the first giant boarding mecha robot. kuratasuMaker Faire Tokyo 2012 (1).jpg
Kuratas (2012), the first giant boarding mecha robot.

Automobiles

Toyota Mirai (2014), the first production hydrogen car. Toyota Mirai (JPD20) IMG 5303.jpg
Toyota Mirai (2014), the first production hydrogen car.

Digital cameras

Sony a7 (2013), the first full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera (MILC). Sony Alpha ILCE-7 (A7) full-frame camera no body cap.jpg
Sony α7 (2013), the first full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera (MILC).

Display technology

Nintendo 3DS (2011), the first game console with autostereoscopic 3D display (parallax barrier). Nintendo-3DS-AquaOpen.png
Nintendo 3DS (2011), the first game console with autostereoscopic 3D display (parallax barrier).

Domestic appliances

Microtechnology

Transportation

Sunflower Shiretoko, a Japanese passenger ferry that made a 750 km autonomous ship voyage in 2022. SF Shiretoko Tomakomai.jpg
Sunflower Shiretoko, a Japanese passenger ferry that made a 750 km autonomous ship voyage in 2022.

Telecommunication

Kyocera Echo (2011), the first commercial foldable smartphone. Kyocera Echo open jeh.jpg
Kyocera Echo (2011), the first commercial foldable smartphone.

2020s

Artificial intelligence

Computing

Fugaku (supercomputer), completed in 2020, reached exascale computing perfornance. Fugaku 20200809 3.jpg
Fugaku (supercomputer), completed in 2020, reached exascale computing perfornance.

Transportation

See also

 

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