Home Gaming Console / Smartphone Springs

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. Our host is Jason Danielson, a comedian who performs in Japan. We dive into the story behind one of the best-selling home gaming consoles of all time. Next, we look into the tiny springs used in smartphone cameras to reduce lens shake, and the company that makes these springs. Its springs are used in some 40% of smartphones that feature optical image stabilization!

Okamoto Shinichi, a member of the console development team
The first model of the world's best-selling line of home gaming consoles
A smartphone camera spring
A factory where the springs are made

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