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Spinning Top Toys

The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, spinning top toys, which have sold some 450 million units in over 80 countries and regions. Created by a Japanese firm in 1999, these tops, called Beyblades, are beloved by children worldwide. There was even a world championship held in Paris in 2018! This time, we take a spin into the story behind these toys, and learn how their creators were inspired by rock-paper-scissors.

English
  • Originally Aired December 19, 2019
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Network NHK
  • Notes Is a season finale
  • Created December 29, 2019 by
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