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We visit the Japan International Boat Show to check out the latest in power boats,sail boats, and personal water craft.
SECURITY SHOW is Japan's largest comprehensive exhibition of the security and safety industry. Its exhibits include video surveillance systems, access control systems, information security systems and many other security related products.
We visit a tradeshow that features the latest in health-related industries. As interest in health, fitness and beauty continues to grow in Japan, the tradeshow offers an insight look at new trends.
We visit a tradeshow to see what's new in the world of fishing. The exhibition hall attracted many fishing enthusiasts.
The superior performance of Japanese motorcycles is renowned around the world. We visit the Tokyo Motorcycle Show, as there is no better place to check out the latest Japanese powerhouses.
In just a few years, smart phones have become ubiquitous, and their widespread adoption has fueled many advances in touch screen technology. We visit a trade show to check out the latest in the world of flat screens and touch-sensitive displays.
We visit an international maritime business trade show. Join us as we check out the latest in shipping equipment, technologies, and services.
We visit an exhibition called the Japan Hobby Show. The popular show features all kinds of hobbies, from old standbys such as knitting and accessory-making to new and trendy ones, and has plenty of booths for trying them out.
Brian Hughes heads out to Japan IT Week at Tokyo Big site to scope out the latest in Information Technology...and to play with lots of high-tech toys for big kids. Tag along with him and join in on the fun in our "On Site" segment.
This "On Site" segment is a little different from those we've done in the past. We visit the largest technology expo in Japan featuring the latest advances in electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicle systems. Get ready for some serious new technological developments.
Recycling, energy efficiency and alternative energies are becoming increasingly vital to our society. Many companies are pouring a lot of effort into developing technologies to improve these areas. For this "On Site" segment, Kanako Sachno reports from the New Environmental Exposition 2012, which showcases new trends in eco-businesses.
We head to the Matsumoto Craft Fair, which is held every year in May. During that month, enthusiasts from around Japan flock to the city as museums and galleries in Matsumoto join forces to hold various craft-related events.
We visit a trade show featuring interior products where we'll see the latest trends in designs intended to make our day-to-day living just a little bit better.
Boys and girls of all ages will be excited to see what toy makers have in store for them in the year to come. Whether if you're looking for something cute, cool, or just plain fun, you'll be sure to enjoy this "On Site" segment.
If you build it, they will come...to the Manufacturing World trade show 2012 in Tokyo. On this "On Site" segment, we check out displays showcasing the cutting edge industrial technologies in the fields of construction, machining, medicine and more.
We see how manufacturers of stationery and office supplies are striving to stay relevant in a digital age. In this "On Site" segment, you'll be sure to enjoy these analogue products designed to work with electronic devices.
For this "On Site" segment, our new member, Mai Ishikawa comes to report at the Tokyo Camping Car Show 2012, which features all kinds of domestic and foreign campers, from full-size American models to compact and lightweight Japanese ones.
Because robots are a big business in Japan, some people consider it to be the land of robots. We sent reporter Brian Hughes to TECHNO FRONTIER 2012 to take a look at the industry's latest trends and related technologies.
For our final segment: "TRADITIONAL CRAFTS", we go back and look at two handmade pieces of Japanese craftsmanship, which are not only meant to keep those traditions alive today, but also aim to innovate to keep the crafts relevant in a modern age.
Brian Hughes reports from Japan DIY Home Center Show. Tools, paints, supplies of every kind, and even some handy gadgets are on display there. In this "On-Site" segment, you'll find all the latest and greatest products to help you with your "Do-it-Yourself" projects.
Ramen shops and Izakayas are two types of restaurants that can be found all over Japan. Brian Hughes reports what's cooking at the Noodle World & Inter Food Japan tradeshow.
In our first segment, we visit a metal forging company specialized in manufacturing beautiful nail clippers. Let's check out their amazing craftsmanship as well as their unique way of doing business.
Logistics is the field of moving things quickly and efficiently. It's important to a number of industries and literally makes our world go round. We sent Mai Ishikawa to LOGIS-TECH TOKYO 2012 to find out what's new in the world of logistics.
In this "On-Site" segment, we have for you a two-part report from CEATEC JAPAN 2012. In part one, Brian Hughes takes a look at advancements in ultra-high quality television technology.
We sent Brian Hughes to have a look at the 2012 Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition. You'll see the best of what's available for the lives of the elderly or disabled on this "On-Site" segment.
We visit a tradeshow which features products, technologies and services developed by start-ups and small-to-mid-size companies. Join us as Brian Hughes discovers an amazing variety of the latest products, technologies and systems.
Interior Lifestyle Living is a trade show that is held twice a year: once in the spring and again in the fall. Mai Ishikawa reports "On Site" to give us the update on what's new in the world of interior design.
In this "On Site" segment, our own far-sighted reporter Brian Hughes went to the International Optical Fair in Tokyo to see what the world's eyewear companies have in store for us in the coming year. Tag along for a closer look.
We sent Brian Hughes to the 26th Japan International Machine Tool Fair. From robot to cutting-edge tools, the machines at this event are attracting attention from all over the world.
We visit a tradeshow that aims to help rebuild the agricultural industry and give back the food produced by Japanese farms its value and recognition. Yoshi Ogasawara reports from Farming Frontier 2012 for this "On-Site" segment.
