Essential Historical Materials for Science and Technology
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Essential Historical Materials for Science and Technology

As of September 9, 2022

Registration in fiscal year 2022

  [ Essential historical materials for science and technology ]

Registration
Number
Name (Model, etc.) Registration
Category
Location
/ Year Manufactured
Number 326 DC Single Arc Welding Machine (PD-A)
- One of the earliest domestically produced motor generator direct current arc welding machine -
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Category 1
  • Ibaraki-shi, Osaka
  • 1941
Number 327 Inverter controlled GMAW DC Power Source
- Support for high-grade thin plate welding -
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Category 1
  • Toyonaka-shi, Osaka
  • 1985
Number 328 Fully Digital DC TIG Welding Power Source
- Reproduces welding conditions accurately and in detail -
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Category 1
  • Toyonaka-shi, Osaka
  • 2000
Number 329 nocria AS28JPZ
- Equipped with the world's first automatic filter cleaning function -
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Category 1
  • Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa
  • 2003
Number 330 【Ground freezing apparatus】
(1) Ground freezing machine Unit (No.US110H-3)
(2) Freeze Pipes (Cut Model of Freeze Length Restricted Type and Drill - Freeze Type)
(3) Hole-mouth Cut-off Device
- Achieves stable ground freezing -
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Category 1
  • Ichihara-shi, Chiba
  • (1) 1992
    (2) In around 2000
    (3) In around 2005
Number 331 Frost Heave Test Apparatus under Controlled Freeze Speed (No.4)
- Makes quantitative measurements of soils freeze expansion ratio in arbitrary stress field and temperature field -
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Category 2
  • Toyonaka-shi, Osaka
  • 1978
Number 332 Related Materials on Visualizations System of in-site Forming Frozen Soil Wall
- Achieves full tracking of the ground improvement range -
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Category 1
  • Ichihara-shi, Chiba
  • 2000, 2004
Number 333 Electric Cycle DG-EC2
- Prototype of commercialized electric bicycle -
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Category 1
  • Kashiwara-shi, Osaka
  • 1980
Number 334 【Electrically power assisted bicycle】
(1) Electric Hybrid Bicycle Yamaha PAS
(2) First-generation PAS proto car
(3) First-generation PAS technology development prototype vehicle
- the world's first electrically power assisted bicycle that commercialized -
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Category 1
  • Iwata-shi, Shizuoka
  • (1) 1993 (1993-1994)
    (2) 1989
    (3) 1991
Number 335 No. 4 Automatic Desktop Telephone Set
- Supporting communication during the postwar reconstruction period with independent technological development -
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Category 1
  • Musashino-shi, Tokyo
  • 1949-1962
Number 336 No. 600 Automatic Desktop Telephone Set
- Meet large-scale demand during the high-growth period with a design that supports improved performance and mass production -
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Category 1
  • Musashino-shi, Tokyo
  • 1962-1979
Number 337 No. 601 Automatic Desktop Telephone Set
- Telephone set for saving resources and for the global market -
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Category 1
  • Musashino-shi, Tokyo
  • 1978-1986
Number 338 Japan's first purely domestic jet engine: Ne-20
- Successful flight with Japan's original technology -
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Category 2
  • Akishima-shi, Tokyo
  • In around 1945
Number 339 FJR710 / 20 Turbofan Engine and Environmental Resistance Test Photo Collection
- Japan's first high bypass ratio turbofan engine -
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Category 2
  • Akishima-shi, Tokyo
  • 1973
Number 340 RJ500 Turbofan Engine
- International joint development engine led by Japan -
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Category 2
  • Akishima-shi, Tokyo
  • 1982
Number 341 3.5inch Micro Floppy Disc
- The world's first 3.5-inch Micro Floppy Disk -
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Category 1
  • Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • In around 1980
Number 342 English-language word processor Series 35, OA-S3300
- The world's first word processor with a 3.5-inch micro floppy disk drive -
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Category 1
  • Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • In around 1980
Number 343 Digital Mavica (MVC-FD5)
- Digital camera equipped with a 3.5-inch micro floppy disk -
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Category 1
  • Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • In around 1997

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Registration in fiscal year 2021

  [ Essential historical materials for science and technology ]

Registration
Number
Name (Model, etc.) Registration
Category
Location
/ Year Manufactured
Number 302 Fischer-Tropsch process for synthetic oil - catalysts and samples
- Liquid hydrocarbons from coal and natural gas -
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Category 1
  • Uji-shi, Kyoto
  • 1937–1939 approx.
Number 303 Commercialization of synthetic oil production via the Fischer-Tropsch process
- Mass production of liquid hydrocarbon from coal and natural gas -
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Category 1
  • Takikawa-shi, Hokkaido
  • 1938-1953
Number 304 The First Coke Oven Batteries with Vertical Heating Flues built in Japan, designed by Dr. Kageyoshi Noro
- The origin of coke ovens in Japan -
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Category 2
  • Kamaishi-shi, Iwate
  • 1893 (construction begins) - 1894 (construction completed)
Number 305 Room air conditioner with horizontal scroll compressor Compact outdoor unit (CU-G25V)
- Compact, slimline air conditioner unit with low-noise operation -
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Category 1
  • Kusatsu-shi, Shiga
  • 1993
Number 306 CITIZEN EXCEED Cal. 1930
- First ever quartz watch with internal IC thermo-compensation -
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Category 1
  • Nishitokyo-shi, Tokyo
  • 1981
Number 307 SEIKO SPRING DRIVE 7R68
- Spring Drive, the world-first spring-driven watch regulated by a high-precision quartz oscillator -
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Category 1
  • Chuo-ku, Tokyo
  • 1999
Number 308 Outdoor Watch with Built-in GPS
PRO TREK SATELLITE NAVI PRT-1GP
- First ever outdoor watch with GPS navigation -
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Category 1
  • Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
  • 1999
Number 309 100km VAD Single-Mode Optical Fiber
- The age of optic fiber arrives -
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Category 1
  • Musashino-shi, Tokyo
  • 1980
Number 310 Canon AE-1 35 mm single lens reflex camera
- A single-lens reflex camera for the amateur photographer -
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Category 1
  • Ota-ku, Tokyo
  • 1976
Number 311 Astronomy training system (Goto Planetarium Model M-1 for medium-sized domes)
- Accurately projects position of stars and planets -
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Category 1
  • Koto-ku, Tokyo
  • 1965
Number 312 Minolta MS-10 planetarium
- Recreating the starry night sky -
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Category 1
  • Sanyoonoda-shi, Yamaguchi
  • 1966
Number 313 Planetarium Projector (fabricated by Nishimura Co. Ltd )
- Prototype from the early stages of planetarium production in Japan -
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Category 2
  • Tsuyama-shi, Okayama
  • 1967
Number 314 Soni-Tape (Magnetic tape for audio recording)
- First magnetic recording tape in Japan -
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Category 1
  • Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • 1950
Number 315 Avilyn magnetic powder, needle-shaped gamma iron oxide magnetic powder,developed and manufactured by TDK.
- First successful commercialization of cobalt coated iron oxide magnetic tape -
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Category 1
  • Nikaho-shi, Akita
  • 1973
Number 316 Coated magnetic tape for computer backup FUJIFILM DLT tape Ⅳ(Model number:Data cartridge DLTⅣ FB D)
- High-density coated digital recording tape -
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Category 1
  • Odawara-shi, Kanagawa
  • 1996
Number 317 Documents relating to BSS (Block System Stabilizer) , wide-area protection system for power system
- Preventing major power outage -
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Category 2
  • Osaka-shi, Osaka
  • Original data (around 1974), bound replica (2021)
Number 318 Documents relating to an On-Line Transient Stability Control system for trunk power system
- To prevent wide Area Blackout -
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Category 2
  • Nagoya-shi, Aichi
  • 1995
Number 319 Boso area step out prevention relay system
- Preventing major power disruptions -
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Category 2
  • Kisarazu-shi, Chiba
  • 2007
Number 320 Optical Head System "TAOHS-L"
- Revolutionary CD player optical head drive -
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Category 1
  • Hachioji-shi, Tokyo
  • 1982
Number 321 Aspherical plastic lens for compact disc player
- The aspherical plastic pickup lens that helped birth a ¥1 trillion industry -
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Category 1
  • Hachioji-shi, Tokyo
  • 1984
Number 322 That's CD-R: the first CD-R in the world
- First ever recordable optical recording media -
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Category 1
  • Takasaki-shi, Gunma
  • 1989
Number 323 Earliest Rolling Bearing Design Drawing in Existence in Japan
(Non-Separable Thrust Ball Bearing)
- Earliest surviving design of rolling bearings in Japan -
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Category 2
  • Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
  • 1916
Number 324 Sealed Clean Ball Bearings for Transmissions
- Japanese sealed ball bearing delivers major improvement in durability -
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Category 1
  • Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa
  • In around 2019
Number 325 Ceramic bearing for automobile turbocharger unit
- First-ever mass-produced ceramic bearing for automobile -
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Category 1
  • Kashiwara-shi, Osaka
  • 1998

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Registration in fiscal year 2020

  [ Essential historical materials for science and technology ]

Registration
Number
Name (Model, etc.) Registration
Category
Location
/ Year Manufactured
Number 286 【The world’s first low-pressure high-density polyethylene manufacturing equipment】
(1) Low-pressure HDPE polymerization vessel
(2) Raw material feed pump of an ethylene plant
(3) Powered piston from the No. 2 compressor at an ethylene plant
- The world’s first low-pressure polyethylene manufacturing equipment -
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Category 2
  • Kuga-gun Waki-cho, Yamaguchi
  • (1) 1958
    (2) 1958
    (3) 1962
Number 287 The ultra-thin air conditioner Kirigamine MS-22RJ
- Thin and space-saving -
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Category 1
  • Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka
  • 1975
Number 288 TOPCON RE SUPER
- The first single-lens reflex camera to have a built-in TTL open aperture exposure meter -
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Category 1
  • Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
  • 1963
Number 289 Olympus OM-1
- The innovative camera system design that led to the miniaturization of the single-lens reflex camera -
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Category 1
  • Hachioji-shi, Tokyo
  • Unknown
    (Year first appeared 1972)
Number 290 MINOLTA 7000
- The trailblazing single-lens reflex camera with fully-fledged autofocus -
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Category 1
  • Hachioji-shi, Tokyo
  • 1985
Number 291 DONCAMATIC DA-20
- The first rhythm box on the Japanese market -
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Category 1
  • Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
  • 1963
Number 292 Casiotone 201
- The electronic keyboard that expanded the world’s music-making population with its unique sound source technology and affordable price -
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Category 1
  • Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
  • 1980
Number 293 YOSHIDA Sarcoma YS-TC
- The world’s first introduction of cell biology into anti-cancer drug research -
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Category 1
  • Sendai-shi, Miyagi
  • 1989
Number 294 MPEG2 Deoder LSI 「TC81201F」
- One of the most important components in DVD player development -
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Category 1
  • Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa
  • 1996
Number 295 DVD Player「SD-3000」
- The monumental DVD player that marked the dawn of the DVD era -
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Category 1
  • Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa
  • 1996
Number 296 DVD movie player DVD-A300
- One of the world’s first DVD players sold -
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Category 1
  • Kadoma-shi, Osaka
  • 1996
Number 297 MIDI 1.0 DETAILED SPECIFICATION
- The standard that unified the connections between electronic instruments and led to widespread use worldwide -
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Category 1
  • Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
  • 1984
Number 298 Desk Top Music System DM-32N
- The software bundle that brought computer music production within the reach of hobbyists -
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Category 1
  • Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
  • 1988
Number 299 Spiral Quartz Wall Clock SPX-961
- The world’s first household quartz wall clock -
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Category 1
  • Chuo-ku, Tokyo
  • 1968
Number 300 Pyramid Talk, The Talking Clcok DA571 (QEK101)
- The talking pyramid clock that took the world by storm -
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Category 1
  • Chuo-ku, Tokyo
  • 1984
Number 301 Ultra Thin Wall Clock Seiko Emblem HS301
- Ultra-thin, ultra-high-precision interior wall clock -
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Category 1
  • Chuo-ku, Tokyo
  • 1989

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Registration in fiscal year 2019

  [ Essential historical materials for science and technology ]

Registration
Number
Name (Model, etc.) Registration
Category
Location
/ Year Manufactured
Number 260 Ethanol Slurry Distillation Column
- Ethanol, a contributor to the development of Japan’s industry and agriculture -
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Category 2
  • Izumi-shi, Kagoshima
  • 1938
Number 261 Ethanol Distillation Column Tray
- Ethanol, a contributor to the development of Japan’s industry and agriculture -
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Category 2
  • Iwata-shi, Shizuoka
  • 1939
Number 262 Celluloid Compression Test Machine
- Contributed to quality control of celluloid, the original plastic -
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Category 1
  • Himeji-shi, Hyogo
  • 1954
Number 263 Sterile syringe JINTAN SYRINGE 5mL
- Contributed to infection countermeasures and blood collection efficiency in medicine -
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Category 1
  • Nakai-machi Ashigarakami-gun, Kanagawa
  • 1963
Number 264 Automated Hematology Analyzer CC-1001
- Pioneered true automation of blood cell counting with original technology developed in Japan -
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Category 1
  • Kobe-shi, Hyogo
  • 1963
Number 265 Inverter driven air conditioner RAS-225PKHV
- The world’s first household air conditioner with an inverter -
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Category 1
  • Fuji-shi, Shizuoka
  • 1981
Number 266 PAM Controled Inverter Air Conditioner (RAS-501HX2)
- The world’s first PAM-controlled inverter household air conditioner -
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Category 1
  • Tochigi-shi, Tochigi
  • 1997
Number 267 SEIKO QUARTZ LC V.F.A. 06LC
- The world’s first watch with a six-digit LCD -
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Category 1
  • Sumida-ku, Tokyo
  • 1973
Number 268 Solar Analog Quartz Watch CITIZEN QUARTZ CRYSTRON SOLAR CELL (Cal. 8629-7J)
- The world’s first solar-powered charging analog quartz watch -
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Category 1
  • Nishitokyo-shi, Tokyo
  • 1976
Number 269 Casio Shock-resistant Digital Quartz Watch CASIO HEAVY DUTY SPORTS DW-5000C (G-SHOCK)
- The first G-SHOCK with astounding shock resistance -
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Category 1
  • Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
  • 1983
Number 270 The World's First Compact Disc Player CDP-101
- The first player that opened up the world of CDs -
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Category 1
  • Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • 1982
Number 271 The World's First Portable CD Player D-50
- The portable CD player that initiated explosive adoption of the CD -
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Category 1
  • Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • 1984
Number 272 The Modulation Element Used For the World’s First Optical Fiber Communication Experiment (ADP Crystal)
- The dawn of optical fiber communication -
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Category 2
  • Meguro-ku, Tokyo
  • 1963
Number 273 4 Fiber Optical Cable
- The world’s first optical fiber cable for applied use -
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Category 2
  • Ichihara-shi, Chiba
  • 1974
Number 274 Apparatus for Production of Optical Fiber Base Material Using the VAD Method
- The method of optical fiber mass production developed in Japan -
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Category 2
  • Musashino-shi, Tokyo
  • In around 1977
Number 275 F-32M-1 Terminal Repeater Equipment
- The world’s first commercial terminal repeater equipment using the F-32M system -
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Category 1
  • Musashino-shi, Tokyo
  • 1981
Number 276 Hekiso (penicillin) ampule
- A proof of penicillin development in Japan -
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Category 1
  • Kakamigahara-shi, Gifu
  • 1944
Number 277 Application for manufacturing Approval of Hekiso
- The little-known penicillin development in Japan -
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Category 2
  • Chuo-ku, Tokyo
  • 1945
Number 278 HANSA CANON
- The model that showed the way for Japan’s compact precision cameras -
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Category 1
  • Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
  • 1935
Number 279 ASAHIFLEX I
- The origin of the made-in-Japan 35mm SLR camera -
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Category 1
  • Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
  • Unknown(Year first appeared 1952)
Number 280 Nikon F
- A globally recognized, fully mature SLR camera -
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Category 1
  • Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • 1959
Number 281 [ Stamping Die (Tool) for Motor Cores ]
(1) Ultra-high speed Die
(2) Automatic Interlocking Die, 1st "MAC (Mitsui Automatic Core Assembly)" Die
- Die technology supporting the mass production of motors for household appliances -
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Category 2
  • Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka
  • (1) 1974
    (2) 1975
Number 282 Electronic Organ D-1
- The electronic organ that became the origins of Japanese electronic musical instrument technology and music education -
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Category 1
  • Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
  • 1959
Number 283 Programable rhythm machine TR-808 Rhythm Composer
- A rhythm machine allowing freedom to program a rhythm pattern for an entire song and had a great effect on the music scene -
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Category 1
  • Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
  • 1980
Number 284 Digital Synthesizer DX7
- The digital synthesizer equipped with expressive FM sound generation -
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Category 1
  • Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
  • 1983
Number 285 [ FM Sound Generator LSI ]
(1) YM3526
(2) YMU757
- The FM sound generator chip that endowed multimedia and cellular phones with high-definition melodic sound -
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Category 1
  • Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
  • (1) 1986
    (2) 2000

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Registration in fiscal year 2018

  [ Essential historical materials for science and technology ]

Registration
Number
Name (Model, etc.) Registration
Category
Location
/ Year Manufactured
Number 241 FACOM128B and Related Resources
- A relay-type automatic computer which drove the dawn of Japan’s computer age -
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Category 1
  • Numazu-shi, Shizuoka
  • 1959
Number 242 Automatic Bottle Vending Machine V-63
- An automatic beverage vending machine which spread throughout Japan -
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Category 1
  • Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • In around 1962-1969
Number 243 FinePix4700Z
- The world’s first digital camera with honeycomb-structured CCD -
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Category 1
  • Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • 2000
Number 244 Experimental Board for Helical Scanning
- The experimental instrument which opened the way for the helical CT scan -
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Category 2
  • Toyoake-shi, Aichi
  • 1988
Number 245 Portable Audio Tape Recorder "Mysonic"
- The 10,000-yen tape recorder which greatly expanded the tape recorder market -
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Category 1
  • Kadoma-shi, Osaka
  • 1963
Number 246 "Isolated loop" Three-Motor, Direct-Drive Tape Deck RS-1500U
- The high-end tape deck equipped with a unique tape path system and a DD large-diameter capstan -
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Category 1
  • Kadoma-shi, Osaka
  • 1976
Number 247 Premium Grade Photomicroscope New VANOX AHBS
- A revolutionary microscope system which attained automation, including the world’s first automatic focus -
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Category 1
  • Hachioji-shi, Tokyo
  • 1983
Number 248 Biological Research Microscope with CF Optical System, BIOPHOTO
- The dramatic improvement in microscope performance with the world’s first CF optical system -
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Category 1
  • Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • 1976
Number 249 Hydraulic Excavator UH03
- A major improvement in operability and operating speed -
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Category 1
  • Tsuchiura-shi, Ibaraki
  • 1965
Number 250 Magneto Switching System
- Magneto telephone switching system using the first switching mechanism used in Japan -
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Category 2
  • Musashino-shi, Tokyo
  • 1961
Number 251 Carbon Fiber Roller CARBOLEADER
- Clad and plated carbon fiber rollers among the world’s longest -
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Category 1
  • Shiroi-shi, Chiba
  • 2012
Number 252 Coolidge U-Type X-Ray Tube
- An early X-ray tube with original tweaks to improve handling -
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Category 1
  • Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
  • In around 1925
Number 253 Medical X-Ray Apparatus DIANA and Related Apparatuses
- One of the earliest medical X-ray apparatuses -
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Category 2
  • Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 1920-1923
Number 254 MODEL 705 AUTOMATIC ANALYZER
- A high efficiency downsized automatic analyzer for clinical examinations -
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Category 1
  • Hitachinaka-shi, Ibaraki
  • 1983
Number 255 The World’s First Automated Sample Conveyance “Belt Line System” for Hospital Laboratories
- Pioneered by the hospital’s Clinical Laboratory Department staff themselves -
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Category 2
  • Nankoku-shi, Kochi
  • 1984
Number 256 Wall-Mounted Split Air Conditioner MS-22SA
- Thinner made possible by technology development on-site -
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Category 1
  • Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka
  • 1968
Number 257 Rotary compressor B type series
- One of Japan’s earliest rotary compressors for air conditioners -
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Category 1
  • Fuji-shi, Shizuoka
  • 1969
Number 258 SEIKO Quartz Astron 35SQ
- The world’s first quartz watch -
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Category 1
  • Shiojiri-shi, Nagano
  • 1969
Number 259 The World's First “Multi-Band Radio-controlled Analog Watch (Cal.7400)" by Citizen Watch
- The world’s first radio-controlled watch capable of receiving signals from multiple stations -
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Category 1
  • Nishitokyo-shi, Tokyo
  • 1993

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Registration in fiscal year 2017

  [ Essential historical materials for science and technology ]

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Number
Name (Model, etc.) Registration
Category
Location
/ Year Manufactured
Number 226 36 Hi-Vision Trinitron Color TV KW-3600HD
- Early High-luminance, High-definition Television (Hi-Vision) for the Consumer Market -
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Category 1
  • Tagajo, Miyagi
  • 1990
Number 227 HRP-2 PROMET
- Humanoid Robots That Function Alongside Human Workers -
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Category 2
  • Taito-ku, Tokyo
  • 2003
Number 228 Type 36 Wireless Telegraph
- Wireless Telegraph Boasted World-class Performance -
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Category 2
  • Yokosuka, Kanagawa
  • Approx. 1959 to 1960 (replica)
Number 229 FUJICOLOR REALA
- Color Negative Film Which Was the World’s First to Feature a Fourth Color-sensitive Layer -
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Category 1
  • Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
  • 1989
Number 230 Portable NE-type phototelegraphic system (facsimile machine)
- Japanese Phototelegraphic System Offering World-class Performance -
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Category 2
  • Ichikawa, Chiba
  • 1936
Number 231 All Electroninc Time Division Switching System AO-1
- Japan’s First All-Electronic Time Division Switching System Ushering in a Shift to Computerized Control and Digital Electronics -
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Category 2
  • Saitama, Saitama
  • 1958
Number 232 C400 Switching System
- High Functioning Crossbar Switching System Eliminating Telephone Subscription Backlogs -
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Category 1
  • Musashino, Tokyo
  • 1965
Number 233 Edge-runner mill (grinding mill)
- Equipment for Cement Manufacturing That Paved the Way for Modern Construction Technology -
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Category 2
  • Koto-ku, Tokyo
  • In around 1875-1882
Number 234 Steam engine for cement manufacturing
- Engines Powering Cement Manufacturing That Paved the Way for Modern Construction Technology -
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Category 2
  • Sanyoonoda, Yamaguchi
  • In around 1882-1883
Number 235 Vertical Kiln from the former Onoda Cement Co., Ltd.
- Japan’s Only Remaining Full Vertical Kiln of its Kind for Cement Manufacturing, Paved the Way for Modern Construction Technology -
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Category 2
  • Sanyoonoda, Yamaguchi
  • In around 1882-1883
Number 236 Materials from pilot plant rest involving low-density polyethylene (LDPE) made using a high-pressure process
- Materials That Played a Pioneering Role in the Development of Technology for Manufacturing Polyethylene -
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Category 2
  • Uji, Kyoto
  • 1951-1954
Number 237 7/10 shaku width reversible plow drawn by a single horse
- Domestically Manufactured Plow That Played an Active Role in the Development of Hokkaido in the Latter Half of the 20th Century -
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Category 1
  • Sorachigun, Hokkaido
  • 1952
Number 238 GY16×4 plastic plow
- High-performance Plow Developed Independently in Conjunction with Increasingly Large Scale Agriculture in Hokkaido -
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Category 1
  • Sorachigun, Hokkaido
  • 1972
Number 239 high-power-factor arc welding machine LAW-300-3
- Arc Welding Machine Offering Energy-efficiency through Use of phase-advance Capacitors -
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Category 1
  • Toyonaka, Osaka
  • 1961
Number 240 Transistor controlled DC welding power souce TR-800
- Contribution to Development of Technology for Arc Welding Based on Power Transistors -
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Category 1
  • Kobe, Hyogo
  • 1980

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Registration in fiscal year 2016

  [ Essential historical materials for science and technology ]

Registration
Number
Name (Model, etc.) Registration
Category
Location
/ Year Manufactured
Number 210 Yagi-Uda Antenna
- The World's First VHF Antenna -
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Category 2
  • Minato-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1930
Number 211 "Top", Laundry detergent with enzyme
- The First Enzymatic Detergent to be Fully Accepted on the Market -
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Category 1
  • Sumida-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1982
    (complete original contents)
Number 212 ALLEGRETTO PDR-2
- The World's First Digital Camera with a CMOS Sensor -
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Category 1
  • Chiyoda-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1997
Number 213 Hand-operated roll mill
- The First Production of Western-Style Paint in Japan -
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Category 2
  • Osaka, Osaka
  • In around 1884
Number 214 Higashida blast furnace I
- The Beginnings and Advancement of Integrated Iron and Steel Works in Japan -
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Category 2
  • Kitakyushu,
    Fukuoka
  • 1962
    (the year where the tenth refurbishment took place)
Number 215 Dead-Weight Pressure Gauge
- Pressure Tester that Contributed to the Development and Standardization of Domestically-Produced Pressure Gauges -
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Category 1
  • Ueda,
    Nagano
  • 1924
Number 216 [ Items Related to Japan's First Synthetic Indigo Dye ]
(1) Indigo barrel
(2) Indigo canister
- Synthetic Dye Industrialized Using Independent Technology -
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Category 1
  • Mobara,
    Chiba
  • (1)1933
    (2)1935-1941
Number 217 single cylinder gas burning test engine - Starting Development on Gas Engines Leading Up to the Present Day -
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Category 1
  • Tamano,
    Okayama
  • 2002
Number 218 Ultra-small compact casette tape recorder TC-50 - The Small-Scale Tape Recorder that Pioneered Small-Scale, Lightweight Technology -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Shinagawa-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1968
Number 219 Disc Recording Machine
- Achieving the Best Analog Recording Quality in the World -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minato-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1943
Number 220 DIGITAL LAB SYSTEM FRONTIER
(SCANNER & IMAGE PROCESSOR SP-1000, LASER PRINTER LP-1000)
- The World's First Digital Minilab Color Print System -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minamiashigara,
    Kanagawa
  • 1996
Number 221 PC-9801
- Japan's Most Popular 16-bit Computer -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Chiyoda-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1982
Number 222 PC-100
- Early Standard-Feature Mouse and GUI -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Chiyoda-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1983
Number 223 Hydraulic Excavator (Yumbo) Y-35
- The First Domestically-Produced Hydraulic Excavator -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Akashi,
    Hyogo
  • In around 1961
Number 224 D60 Digital Switching System
- Japan's First Commercial Digital Electronic Exchange -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Musashino,
    Tokyo
  • 1981
Number 225 Coal Tar Pitch based Carbon Fiber DIALEAD
- The World's First Successful Mass Production -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Sakaide,
    Kagawa
  • 1999

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  [ Essential historical materials for science and technology ]

Registration
Number
Name (Model, etc.) Registration
Category
Location
/ Year Manufactured
Number 185 Entertainment Robot "AIBO" ERS-110
― The First Entertainment Robot Commercialized and Marketed for Home Use ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Shinagawa-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1999
Number 186 Bottled Drink Vending Machine
― Vending Machines that Proliferated with the Popularization of Soft Drinks ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Daito,
    Osaka
  • 1968
Number 187 Coal-Dust Diesel Engine
― Evidence of the Diversity of Japanese Diesel Engine Research ―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Yaizu City,
    Shizuoka
  • 1939
Number 188 Color Standards (Color Samples) for Naval Aircraft Paint
― Color Samples for Japanese Naval Aircraft ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Kita-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1942
Number 189 Simple Open Cycle Single Shaft Gas-turbine
― Contributed to the Popularization of Emergency Gas Turbines ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Amagasaki,
    Hyogo
  • 1984
Number 190 Shoulder style Tape Recorder PT-1
― Japan's First Over-the-Shoulder Tape Recorder ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minato-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1951
Number 191 Portable Stereo Compact Cassette Tape Recorder "Densuke" TC-2850SD
― The Recorder that Sparked the Live Recording Boom ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Shinagawa-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1973
Number 192 The world's first PCM processor for consumer PCM-1
― The World's First PCM Processor for Consumer Use ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Shinagawa-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1977
Number 193 FUJICOLOR F-II400
― The World's First High-Speed (ASA400) Color Negative Film ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minato-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1976
Number 194 Symphony Label Nagauta "Kuramayama" Record
― The First SP Record Produced in Japan ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Kanazawa,
    Ishikawa
  • 1909
Number 195 [ Domestically-Produced Gramophone ]
(1)Nipponophone No. 35
(2)Eufon No. 1 with built-in horn
― Japan's first domestically-produced gramophone ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Kanazawa,
    Ishikawa
  • (1)1910
    (2)1911
Number 196 Table-top Filmon Sound Belt/Disc Playback Machine: Unique Japanese Audio
― Recording Technology Buried in History ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Kanazawa,
    Ishikawa
  • 1937
Number 197 Cutterhead for Lacquer Disc (Model No.: TYPE C-28-G )
― Japan's First Monaural LP Cutting Deck ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minato-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1953
Number 198 [ Digital Recording System and produced LP Records ]
(1)The first commercial PCM Digital Recording LP Records (Record No.: NCB-7003/NCC-8004-N)
(2)PCM Digital Recorder for Record Mastering (Model No.: DENON DN-023R)
(3)LP Record produced by the PCM digital recordings (Record No.: NCC-8501-N)
― The World's First Recording Digitization ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • (1)Minato-ku,
    Tokyo
    (2)Ota-ku,
    Tokyo
    (3)Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • (1)1971
    (2)1972
    (3)1972
Number 199 Transportable PCM Recording system (Model No.: DN-034R)
― Contribution to the Popularization of Digital Recording ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Ota-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1978
Number 200 Studio Recording Microphone, Sound Field Type / Sound Pressure Type (Model No.: B & K Type 4006)
― Contribution to the Popularization of Digital Recording ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minato-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1979
Number 201 PR-7820
― The World's First Industrial Use Laser Disc (LD) Player ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Kwagoe
    Saitama
  • 1979
Number 202 LD-7000
― The World's First Laser Disc (LD) Player Using a Semiconductor Laser ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Kwagoe
    Saitama
  • 1983
Number 203 CLD-9000
―The World's First Laser Disc (LD) and Compact Disc (CD) Compatible Player -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Kwagoe
    Saitama
  • 1984
Number 204 Personal computer MZ-80K
― Early Domestically-Produced 8-Bit Personal Computers ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Tenri,
    Nara
  • 1978
Number 205 Personal Computer PC-8001
― Early Domestically-Produced 8-Bit Personal Computers ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Chiyoda-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1979
Number 206 BASIC MASTER MB-6890
― Early Domestically-Produced 8-Bit Personal Computers ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Hadano,
    Kanagawa
  • 1980
Number 207 Resources Related to Industrial Production of Ion Exchange Resin
― Japan's First Resources Related to Ion Exchange Resin ―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Kyoto City,
    Kyoto
  • 1939-1946
Number 208 TAKA-DIASTASE
― Japanese Digestive Enzymes, the Digestive Medicine Favored by Sōseki Natsume ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Shinagawa-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1909
Number 209 The experiments notes and monthly reports of the discovery of Statin and the Statin capsules
― The Savior of Patients with Lifestyle-related Diseases around the World ―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Koganei,
    Tokyo
  • 1971~1976,1978

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  [ Essential historical materials for science and technology ]

Registration
Number
Name (Model, etc.) Registration
Category
Location
/ Year Manufactured
Number 136 NEAC-1210
― The Parametron Computer, Trailblazer in the Field of "Office Computers"―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Fuchu City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1966
Number 137 21-inch color television (CV-2101)
― Japan's Early Mass-Produced Color Television ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Tenri City,
    Nara
  • 1960
Number 138 The First Hitachi 21"Color Television (CT150)
― Japan's Early Mass-Produced Color Television ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minokamo City, Gifu
  • 1960
Number 139 Electronic Organizer <PA-7000>
- The First Electronic Organizer Capable of Displaying Kanji ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Tenri City,
    Nara
  • 1987
Number 140 Casio AL-1 Relay Calculator with a Program Function
― Relay Calculator with a Program Function ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
  • 1962
Number 141 VHF Police Radio Unit PR-1
― The First Domestically-Produced FM VHF Mobile Wireless Equipment ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1950
Number 142 Radio pager transmitting equipment (Transmitter TC-11, Transmitter TC-15, Encoder CE-15)
― Infrastructure to Support the Connect-Anywhere "Pocket Bell" Pager ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Musashino City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1968-1995
Number 143 508.6 MHz, 1.2 MW CW KLYSTRON (E3732, T62)
― World's Most Stable and Highest-Power Continuous Wave Klystron ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Tsukuba City, Ibaraki
  • 2002
Number 144 Traveling Wave Tube for broadcasting(1W50/M4803)
― The Electron Tube that Brought Television Transmission to Japan ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Otawara-Shi, Tochigi
  • 1963
Number 145 MAVICA (Prototype)
― The World's First Electronic Still Camera ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minato-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1981
Number 146 MW-171 Gas Turbine (MW-171G)
― The First Commercial-Use Gas Turbine ―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Takasago City, Hyogo
  • 1963
Number 147 WIRE-WOUND CHIP INDUCTORS LE SERIES M TYPE
― The World's First Wire-Wound Chip Coil -―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Takasaki City, Gunma
  • 1980-1986
Number 148 Leadless Wound Chip Inductors (TDK Magnetic Shielded type Chip Inductors FCL 354531 type)
― The World's First Wire-Wound Chip Coil ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Nikaho City,
    Akita
  • 1982-1993
Number 149 SW-53 pulsator-type Electric Washing Machine
― Japan's First pulsator-type Electric Washing Machine ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Daito City,
    Osaka
  • 1953
Number 150 Color Gastric Photography Lamp
― The World's First Color Gastrocamera Light Bulb ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Arakawa City,
  • Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1954
Number 151 Sonic Sheet Tester " SST "(SST-110)
― Japanese Original Paper Sensing Technology ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Chuo City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1984
Number 152 Type G tape recorder
― Japan's First Tape Recorder ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minato-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1950
Number 153 FUJICOLOR QUICK SNAP
- The World’s First One-Time-Use Recyclable Camera -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minato City,
  • Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1986
Number 154 Structural Prepreg for Aircraft
- Light, Strong Composite Material -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa
  • 1978-1979
Number 155 Solid-State Video Camera (VK-C1000)
― The World's First Solid-State Image Sensor Video Camera for Home Use ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Mito City,
    Ibaraki
  • 1981
Number 156 Single Tube Video Camera (IK-12)
― The World's First Single-Tube Color Video Camera for Home Use ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Kawasaki City, Kanagawa
  • 1974
Number 157 Ultra-Miniature Camera (IK-M10A)
― The World's First Thumb-Sized Miniature Color Video Camera ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Kawasaki City, Kanagawa
  • 1986
Number 158 Stereoscopic Video Camera (SK-3D7)
― The World's First Stereoscopic CCD Video Camera
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Kawasaki City, Kanagawa
  • 1989
Number 159 CCD camera(XC-1)
― The World's First Practical CCD Color Video Camera ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minato-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1980
Number 160 Beta Movie video camera incororating an internal Beta system deck(BMC-100)
― Combining Video Recorders and Cameras ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minato-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1983
Number 161 8mm video camcorder (CCD-V8)
― The World's First 8mm Integrated Video Camera ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minato-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1985
Number 162 "Passport Size" video camera(CCD-TR55)
― The Lightweight, Miniature Video Camera ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minato-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1989
Number 163 Consumer use 3CCD camcorder(CCD-VX1)
― The World's First 3-CCD Video Camera for Home Use ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minato-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1992
Number 164 DV format camcorder (DCR-VX1000)
― The World's First DV Format Digital Video Camera for Home Use ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minato-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1995
Number 165 "Brenby" Video Camera(NV-S1)
― The World's First Video Camera with Electronic Image Stabilization ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Okayama City, Okayama
  • 1990
Number 166 DIGICAM (NV-DJ1)
― High Quality Digital Recording DV Standard Video Camera ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Okayama City, Okayama
  • 1995
Number 167 LCD ViewCam <VL-HL1>
― The World's First Video Camera with a 4" LCD Display for Playback ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Tenri City,
    Nara
  • 1992
Number 168 Mobile Phone with Camera (J-SH04)
― The First Mobile Phone with a Built-In Camera ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Tenri City,
    Nara
  • 2000
Number 169 VHS-C VIDEO MOVIE (GR-C1)
― The World's First VHS-C Format VTR-Integrated Video Camera ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Yokosuka City, Kanagawa
  • 1983
Number 170 RIFAX600S
― The World's First Digital Facsimile for Business Use ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Ebina City, Kanagawa
  • 1973-1980
Number 171 OKIFAX 7100
― The Faster and Cheaper Digital Facsimile ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Fukushima City, Fukushima
  • 1976
Number 172 Facsimile COPIX-440 (COPIX 440A)
― The World's First Inkjet Facsimile ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Kawasaki City, Kanagawa
  • 1975
Number 173 66kV Single-Core 675mm2 OF Cable
― The World's Highest-Performance Electrical Cable to Support Power Demand ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Yokohama City, Kanagawa
  • 1930
Number 174 275kV Single-Core 1400mm2 CVCable
― The World's Highest-Performance Electrical Cable to Support Power Demand ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Yokohama City, Kanagawa
  • 1988
Number 175 Extrusion Molded Joints (EMJ) for 500kV CV Cable
― The World's Highest-Performance Electrical Cable to Support Power Demand ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Yokohama City, Kanagawa
  • 1996
Number 176 66kV OFZN 675mm2 Cable (TEPCO Higashi-Ogu Substation)
― The World's Highest-Performance Electrical Cable to Support Power Demand ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Osaka City, Osaka
  • 1930
Number 177 275kV 2500mm2 insulated strand conductor pipe type oil filled cable
― The World's Highest-Performance Electrical Cable to Support Power Demand ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Koto-ku
    Tokyo
  • 1983
Number 178 DC±500kV 1 x 3000mm2 optical fibre integrated, polypropylene laminated paper insulated oil-filled submarine cable
― The World's Highest-Performance Electrical Cable to Support Power Demand ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Mobara
    Chiba
  • 1998
Number 179 DC±500kV 1 x 3000mm2 optical fibre integrated, polypropylene laminated paper insulated oil-filled submarine cable
― The World's Highest-Performance Electrical Cable to Support Power Demand ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Koto-ku
    Tokyo
  • 1998
Number 180 500kV 1 x 2500mm2 XLPE insulated cable
― The World's Highest-Performance Electrical Cable to Support Power Demand ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Koto-ku
    Tokyo
  • 1996-1999
Number 181 500kV 1 x 2500mm2 polypropylene laminated paper insulated oil filled cable
― The World's Highest-Performance Electrical Cable to Support Power Demand ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Ichihara City. Chiba
  • 1987
Number 182 500kV 1 x 2500mm2 XLPE insulated cable
― The World's Highest-Performance Electrical Cable to Support Power Demand ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Ichihara City. Chiba
  • 1996-1999
Number 183 DC±500kV Oil-Filled Submarine Cable Crossing kii-Channel
― The World's Highest-Performance Electrical Cable to Support Power Demand ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Koto City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1998
Number 184 M & KATERA (IV)
― The Beginning of the Modernization of the Japanese Optical Microscope ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Chuo City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1914

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  [ Essential historical materials for science and technology ]

Registration
Number
Name (Model, etc.) Registration
Category
Location
/ Year Manufactured
Number114 Four-Head Portable Multipurpose Broadcasting Recorder SV7400B
― Portable Video for the Broadcasting Office ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minato City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1976
Number115 Japans First Computre「TAC」
― Japan's First Vacuum Tube Digital Computer ―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Kawasaki City,
    Kanagawa
  • Pref
  • 1959
Number116 Machine translation system, KT-1
― Trilingual Machine Translation Experimental Computer for Japanese, English and German ―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Pref
  • 1958~1959
Number117 Vinyl Chloride Manufacturing Equipment (Vinyl Chloride Test Polymerisation Machine, 5000L Vinyl Chloride Polymerisation Machine, Vinyl Chloride Reaction No. 1 Furnace Acetylene Generator)
― Early Mass Production Vinyl Chloride Manufacturing Equipment ―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Settsu City,
    Osaka Pref
  • 1950
Number118 FANUC ROBOT MODEL1
― Industrial Robots that Aided Significant Widespread Price Reduction ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Oshino Village,
    Minamitsuru District,
    Yamanashi Pref
  • 1977
Number119 Japans First Color Television Set
― Japan's Early Mass-Produced Color Television ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Kawasaki City,
    Kanagawa Pref
  • 1960
Number120 64700kVA Turbine-generator (TAF-2P-64700kVA-3600rpm-HCH-13200V-60Hz-0.85pf)
― Japan's First Hydrogen-Cooled Generator ―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Yokohama City,
    Kanagawa Pref
  • 1953
Number121 Casio SL-800 Card Calculator
― The Thinnest Card Calculator ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Shibuya City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1983
Number122 [ Mobile Telephones ]
(1)Shoulderphone 100 (NTT)
(2)Mobile telephone (NTT) TZ-802B
― Japan's First Mobile Telephone ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Chiyoda City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • (1)1985
  • (2)1987
Number123 Iwamuro Power Station 10,000HP Francis Turbine
― Japan's First Domestically-Built Francis Turbine Capable of a 10,000HP Output ―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Hitachi City,
    Ibaraki Pref
  • 1915
Number124 FUJIX DS-X
― The First Commercially-Available Digital Camera ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minato City,Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1990
Number125 BETARUNDUM
― High Performance Fine Ceramic Material ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Ogaki City,
    Gifu Pref
  • 1979
Number126 The First Domestically Produced Gas Turbine for Electricity Generation
― Japan's First Gas Turbine for Electricity Generation ―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Tsurumi Ward,
    Yokohama City,
    Kanagawa Pref
  • 1949
Number127 1953 Nitrocellulose Lacquer Celva Color Swatch
― Japan's First Nitrocellulose Lacquer ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Hiratsuka City,Kanagawa Pref
  • 1953
Number128 SEKISUI HEIM M1
― The First Successfully Marketed Box Unit Prefab House ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Tsukuba City,
    Ibaraki Pref
  • 1971
Number129 [ Punch Cards ]
(1)Remington Rand tabulating card stock
(2)IBM tabulating card stock
― Paving the Way for the Information Age ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Nagaizumi Town,
    Sunto District,
    Shizuoka Pref
  • (1)1938
  • (2)1945
Number130 [ Set of Documents Related to a Gas Intake Engine ]
(1)Production order book (Total 37 books)
(2)Instruction manual for suction gas engine
(3)Brochure of suction gas engine
(4)Catalogue of suction gas engine
― Documents on Japan's First Gas Engine ―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Moriyama City,
    Shiga Pref
  • (1)1907~1968
  • (2)1908
  • (3)1909
  • (4)1911
Number131 Direct Drive Turntable SP-10
― The First Direct Drive Turntable ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Kadoma City,
    Osaka Pref
  • 1970
Number132 Sakura Tennenshoku Film(Sakura Color Film)
― Japan's First Color Film ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Hino City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1941
Number133 CEMEDINE C
― Japan's First Synthetic Adhesive ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Shinagawa-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1938
Number134 Stretching-Style Rope Loom
― Japan's Oldest Rope Making Machine ―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Gamagori City,Aichi Pref
  • 1889~1892
Number135 [ The First Pyrethrum-Containing Mosquito Repellent ]
(1)MOSQUITO STICKS
(2)MOSQUITO COIL
(3)MOSQUITO COIL Prototype Wooden Mould
(4)Mechanical and Hand-Wound Incense Stick Extruder
(5)Pre-War Mosquito Coil Posters for the Overseas Market
(6)Pyrethrum Cultivation, Pyrethrum in Japan
(7)Wooden Incense Stick Pipe
― The First Pyrethrum-Containing Mosquito Coil ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Osaka City,
    Osaka Pref
  • (1)1911~1914
  • (2)1919~1925
  • (3)1895
  • (4)latter Meiji Era
  • (5)1930~1940
  • (6)1896
  • (7)1902

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  [ Essential historical materials for science and technology ]

Registration
Number
Name (Model, etc.) Registration
Category
Location
/ Year Manufactured
Number 00093 Inverted Can Body Maker
─ Early automated can maker used in Japan ─
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Shinagawa City, Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1912
Number 00094 Japan's first automobile tire
─ First domestic car tire ─
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Chuo Ward,
    Kobe City,
    Hyogo Pref
  • 1913
Number 00095 Artifacts from Japan’s early Claude process ammonia production
  • Ammonia reactor base
  • Production diary
  • Ammonia separator

─ World’s first Claude process ammonia synthesizer ─
PDF file download

Category 2
  • Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Pref
  • 1. 1923
  • 2. 1928
  • 3. 1930
Number 00096 Small Horizontal Diesel Engine, Model HB
─ World’s first practical compact diesel engine ─
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Nagahama City, Shiga Pref
  • 1933
Number 00097 Long Play Record
─ First Japanese-made vinyl LP record ─
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minato City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1951
Number 00098

Button Type Melting furnace for Titanium sponge sample


─ Quality tester from the early days of titanium production ─
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Pref
  • In around 1954-1960
Number 00099 Hitachi Parametron Automatic Computer HIPAC MK-1
─ Oldest surviving parametron computer ─
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Kokubunji City, Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1957
Number 000100 Restored domestically manufactured mechanical refrigerator van
─ Original reproduction of the first mechanical refrigerator vehicle made in Japan ─
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Kiyama Town, Miyaki District, Saga Pref
  • Chassis: 1961
  • Refrigerator: 1960
Number 000101 Agitator type full automatic washing machine (SC-AT1)
─ Oldest surviving fully automatic washing machine ─
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Hitachi City, Ibaraki Pref
  • 1961
Number 000102 Model car commemorating the first electropainted vehicle
─ First domestic vehicle electropainting system ─
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Kita Ward,
    Osaka City,
    Osaka Pref
  • 1964
Number 000103 Coin mechanism E-9130
─ First domestically produced coin mechanism for drink vending machines ─
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Sakado City, Saitama Pref
  • 1967
Number 000104 AI Robot(ETL-Robot Mk1)
─ Early industrial hand-eye system ─
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Pref
  • 1970
Number 000105 D10 Electronic Switching System
─ World’s first electronic switching system for car phones ─
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Musashino City, Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1972
Number 000106 Early mixer used in production of water based polymer-Isocyanate adhesives for woods
─ World’s first non-formalin wood adhesive ─
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Fuji City,
    Shizuoka Pref
  • 1972
Number 000107 LCD Calculator “COMPET” (EL-805)
─ World’s first LCD calculator ─
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Tenri City,
    Nara Pref
  • 1973
Number 000108 Mitsubishi Non-Water Cooled Type Exhaust-Gas Turbocharger MET560
─ World’s first coolant-free gas casing for supercharger ─
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki
  • 1978
Number 000109 The first stereo cassette player "Walkman" TPS-L2
─ First iteration of the worldwide smash hit Walkman ─
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Shinagawa City, Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1979
Number 000110 Distributed Control System CENTUM
─ World’s first decentralized control system ─
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Closed to Public
  • 1979
Number 000111 TZ-801 car phone system
─ Japan’s first car phone ─
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Sumida City, Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1980
Number 000112 Whole body CT scanner Model TCT-900S FLEET
─ World’s first helical CT scanner ─
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Otawara City,
    Tochigi Pref
  • 1991
Number 000113 LCD Digital Camera QV-10
─ Forerunner of the popular digital camera ─
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Shibuya City, Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1995

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Registration in fiscal year 2011

  [ Essential historical materials for science and technology ]

Registration
Number
Name (Model, etc.) Registration
Category
Location
/ Year Manufactured
Number 00073 Paint Samples
─ Samples of the first paint produced in Japan ─
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Kita Ward,
    Osaka City
    Osaka Pref
  • 1881
Number 00074 The name plaque for Sanjin Shrine
- A plaque made of pig iron from the first coke blast furnace in Japan ―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Kamaishi City,
    Iwate Pref
  • 1894
Number 00075 Bourdon tube pressure gauge making machine
  • Anvil and Hammer
  • A three-roller type bourdon tube-making machine
― Historical artifact of the first bourdon tube pressure gauge produced in Japan ―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Ueda City,
    Nagano Pref
  • 1. 1896
  • 2. 1914
Number 00076 Fujioka's Patent Lamp with Horse Shoe Filaments
― The first light bulb produced in Japan ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Yokosuka City,
    Kanagawa Pref
  • In around 1899-1900
Number 00077 Equipment showing the development process of beer industry facilities
  • Hansen type yeast propagator
  • Wort kettle

-The epoch of beer industry development-

PDF file download
Category 2
  • Higashi Ward,
    Sapporo City,
    Hokkaido
  • 1. 1911
  • 2. In around 1965
Number 00078 The first Japanese-made agitator-type electric washing machine
― The first electric washing machine made in Japan ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Kawasaki City,
    Kanagawa Pref
  • 1930
Number 00079 Imperial Soy Sauce Brewery
― Early Showa Era technology for brewing soy sauce coming down in the Noda area of Japan ―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Noda City,
    Chiba Pref
  • 1939
Number 00080 Press used for rigid polyvinyl chloride sheet fabrication
― The oldest rigid polyvinyl chloride sheet fabrication press in Japan ―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Nagahama City,
    Shiga Pref
  • 1954
Number 00081 The earliest days of prefabricated housing
  • Pipe House
  • Midget House
― The origins of prefabricated housing ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Nara City,
    Nara Pref
  • 1. 1955
  • 2. 1959
Number 00082 The Original "TETORON" Filament Production Machine
― The first polyester fiber spinning machine in Japan ―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Mishima City,
    Shizuoka Pref
  • 1958
Number 00083 Metallic Titanium Dendrite
― World-class technology for titanium refinement ―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Aoba Ward,
    Sendai City,
    Miyagi Pref
  • 1959
Number 00084 4 GHz Band Microwave Traveling-Wave Tube
― The world’s first PPM technology microwave traveling wave tube ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Musashino City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1961
Number 00085 Consumer-use videotape recorder CV-2000
― The world’s first VTR for home use ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minato-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1965
Number 00086 Hi-Lo CONCRETE MIXER TRUCK
― Earliest existing type of mixer vehicle ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Fukaya City,
    Saitama Pref
  • 1968
Number 00087 Pocket Bell B Type RC11
  • Pocket Bell B Type RC11
  • Pocket Bell B Type RC11
― The first pocket bell in Japan ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Musashino City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1. 1968
  • 2. 1968
Number 00088 Ruling engine (Model 2)
― Cornerstone of the semi-conductors that dominated the world―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Kumagaya City,
    Saitama Pref
  • 1971
Number 00089 S1A-01 Gas Turbine
― Forerunner of gas turbines that became widely used as emergency generators ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Akashi City,
    Hyogo Pref
  • 1975
Number 00090 AD Type Disc Brake
― The first disc brake made with original Japanese technology ―
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Hanyu City,
    Saitama Pref
  • 1978
Number 00091 The 1,100℃ class pre-mixed type low Nox combustor
― The world’s first DLN Combustor for Gas Turbines ―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Seiro Town,
    Kitakannbara District,
    Niigata Pref
  • 1984
Number 00092 Reformed Mark I "Super" Electron Microscope
― Japan’s first electron microscope using a magnetic lens. ―
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Toyonaka City,
    Osaka Pref
  • 1939

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Registration in fiscal year 2010

  [ Essential historical materials for science and technology ]

Registration
Number
Name (Model, etc.) Registration
Category
Location
/ Year Manufactured
Number00046 [ Blueprints of Osaka Beer Company,Ltd. and devices used in beer manufacturing ]
  • Design and Drawing of Suita Brewery (Osaka Beer Company,Ltd.)
  • Project drawing of Suita Brewery (Revised version of preliminary drawing )
  • Two-roller Malt Mill
  • Wooden Storage Cask
- Forerunner of industrial beer production in Japan -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Suita City,
    Osaka Pref
  • 1-3. 1890
  • 4. 1890-1891
Number00047 X-ray tube
- Japan's first x-ray tube -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Kawasaki City,
    Kanagawa Pref
  • 1915
Number00048 [ Technologically important freight cars from the Taisho to the Meiji Era ]
  • NAGOYA RAILROAD "TO-200"TYPE(No.246) 10TON GONDLA CAR
  • SEINOH RAILWAY "WAHU-21000"TYPE(No.21120) 2TON BRAKE WAGON
  • JAPAN FREIGHT RAILWAY "SHIKI-160"TYPE(No.160) 130TON SCHNABEL CAR
  • JAPAN FREIGHT RAILWAY "HOKI-5700"TYPE(No.25767) 40TON CEMENT HOPPER CAR
- Four important railroad cars that show the development of freight cars -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Inabe City,
    Mie Pref
  • 1. 1917
  • 2. 1934
  • 3. 1955
  • 4. 1970
Number00049 Lubbers machine-drawn glass cylinder
- The oldest machine-drawn glass cylinder used for making sheet glass -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Tsurumi Ward,
    Yokohama City,
    Kanagawa Pref
  • 1927-1933
Number00050 Niigata Diesel Engine Model L2P
- The oldest four cycle diesel engine for marine application -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Ota-shi,
    Gunma
  • 1928
Number00051 Synthesis Gas Circulator
- The first Japan-made device for synthesizing ammonia -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Kawasaki Ward,
    Kawasaki City,
    Kanagawa Pref
  • 1930
Number00052 Isoma Injection Molding Machine
- The roots of Japan's injection molding machine -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Kawasaki Ward,
    Kawasaki City,
    Kanagawa Pref
  • 1933
Number00053 The world's first ferrite magnetic cores made of the early period
- Technology showcasing Japan's creativity -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Nikaho City,
    Akita Pref
  • In around 1937
Number00054 [ The hardness testers that supported the development of "monozukuri" ]
  • Vickers Hardness Tester, Model VK(Armstrong Diamond Pyramid Type)
  • Vickers Micro Hardness Tester, Model VK-50
  • Standard Rockwell Hardness Tester (NRLM-Akashi Type)
- Important Japan-made hardness testers -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Takatsu Ward,
    Kawasaki City,
    Kanagawa Pref
  • 1. 1941
  • 2. 1954
  • 3. 1969
Number00055 [ Transmission Electron Microscope DA-1 and Design note ]
  • Transmission Electron Microscope DA-1
  • Design note
- A milestone in the development of electron microscope in Japan -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Akishima City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1. 1947
  • 2. 1946-1948
Number00056 Vinylon(Polyvinyl Alcohol Fiber)
- The first synthetic fiber invented in Japan -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minami Ward,
    Okayama City,
    Okayama Pref
  • 1950
Number00057 Samples of vinyl-chloride-coated wires and cables
- The oldest existing vinyl-chloride-coated wires -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Ichihara City,
    Chiba Pref
  • In around
    1950-1955
Number00058 The prototype of 2-inchi wide video tape
- First successfully recorded video tape in Japan -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Odawara City,
    Kanagawa Pref
  • 1959
Number00059 ALEPH-ZERO 101
- The world's first parametron electronic desktop calculator -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Kohoku Ward,
    Yokohama City,
    Kanagawa Pref
  • 1964
Number00060 [ Historically important mobile terminals ]
  • Maritime Mobile Telephone System NS-1 JAA-333
  • Wireless Telephones(Wireless Telephones introduced at the World Exposition held in Osaka in 1970.)
  • Car Telephone TZ-803A
- Roots of the cellular telephone -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Musashino City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1. 1964-1965
  • 2. 1970
  • 3. 1988
Number00061 Mitsubishi small computer MELCOM81
- The original office computer -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Kamakura City,
    Kanagawa Pref
  • 1968
Number00062 TTL Logical circuit card (FACOM 230-60)
- A Logical circuit card mounted on the world's first multi-processor computer -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Sakyo Ward,
    Kyoto City,
    Kyoto Pref
  • 1968
Number00063 Trinitoron color TV KV-1310
- World-renowned high quality image system -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Shinagawa City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1968
Number00064 Kawasaki-Unimate 2000 Industrial Robot
- Japan's first industrial robot -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Chuo Ward,
    Kobe City,
    Hyogo Pref
  • 1973
Number00065 HITACHI X-ray CT Systems CT-H
- Japan's first CT scanner -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Kashiwa City,
    Ciba Pref
  • 1975
Number00066 Fine pattern projection mask aligner FPA-141F
- The world's first submicron stepper -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Ota City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1975
Number00067 Colette Type Disc Brake Caliper with built-in parking brake function
- The world's first disk brake with a parking brake function -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minami-Alps City,
    Yamanashi Pref
  • 1981
Number00068 GAS TURBINE, Type AGTJ-100A
- Japan's original high-temperature, high-efficiency gas turbine -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Miyashiro Town,
    Minamisaitama District,
    Saitama Pref
  • 1983
Number00069 Alkaline Cellulase
- An enzyme detergent formulation that introduced a new principle in washing laundry -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Sumida City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1987
Number00070 Closed type single unit 2000kV testing transfprmer
- A device that greatly propelled technological development in electric power transmission -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Chuo Ward,
    Sagamihara City,
    Kanagawa Pref
  • 1987
Number00071 FUJIX DS-1P
- The world's first digital camera test model -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Minato City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1988
Number00072 Keizo Uenaka's Laboratory Notebook on Adrenalin
- The laboratory notebook that confirms Jokichi Takamine's discovery of adrenalin -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Nishinomiya City,
    Hyogo Pref
  • 1900

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Registration in fiscal year 2009

  [ Essential historical materials for science and technology ]

Registration
Number
Name (Model, etc.) Registration
Category
Location
/ Year Manufactured
Number00024 Coin-Operated Sake Vending Machine
- Oldest Beverage Vending Machine -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Ninohe City,
    Iwate Pref
  • In around 1889-1910
Number00025 [ Transformer serial number lists and Transformer test records ]
  • Transformer serial number lists
  • Transformer test records
- Oldest Known Transformer Quality Control Materials -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Kawasaki Ward,
    Kawasaki City,
    Kanagawa Pref
  • 1. 1905,1906
  • 2. 1923,1924
Number00026 Kikunae Ikeda's First Extracted Glutamate
- The world's first Glutamate Extracted Japan's Original Method -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Minato City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1908
Number00027 Preserved Elevator in Red-Brick Warehouse No.1
- The Oldest Existing Elevators that can be Verified -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Naka Ward,
    Yokohama City,
    Kanagawa Pref
  • In around 1910
Number00028 Suction Gas Engine E-B8
- Origin of Domestically Manufactured Engines -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Moriyama City,
    Shiga Pref
  • 1913
Number00029 [ Ammonia Synthesis System ]
  • Ammonia Synthesis Tower
  • Mixed Gas Compressor
  • Purification Tower
- Japan's First Full-Scale Ammonia Synthesis Plant -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Nobeoka City,
    Miyazaki Pref
  • 1923
Number00030 Transmission Electron Microscope HU-2 ( Hitachi, Ltd.)
- Japan's First Commercially Manufactured Electron Microscope -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Chikusa Ward,
    Nagoya City,
    Aichi Pref
  • 1942
Number00031 Black and White Television TV3-14T
- First Domestically Manufactured TV -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Tenri City,
    Nara Pref
  • 1953
Number00032 Transversal Planigraphic Apparatus (Upright Position)
- Pioneer in Developing Computed Tomography (CT) Concepts -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Hirosaki City,
    Aomori Pref
  • 1953-1957
Number00033 [ Wireless Transmitting and Receiving Equipment ]
  • FS telegraph receiver ZB2
  • SSB shortwave transmitter SK-101
- World-Class Telegraph Equipment Based on Japan's Own Technology -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Tama-shi,
    Tokyo
  • 1. 1957
  • 2. 1960
Number00034 NEAC 2203(Nippon Electric's Automatic Computer 2203)
- All Transistor Computer -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Hiratsuka City,
    Kanagawa Pref
  • 1961
Number00035 Titanium anode cell for electrolytic manganese dioxide(EMD) production
- Groundbreaking Process for Manufacturing Dry Cells -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Hyuga City,
    Miyazaki Pref
  • 1965
Number00036 Float Glass
- First Float Glass in Asia -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Maizuru City,
    Kyoto Pref
  • 1965
Number00037 Vertical shaft, spiral, single runner, single discharge Francis type, reversible pump-turbine (VFR-1RS) in Numappara Power Station
- Pump Turbine Broke all Previous Records -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Nasushiobara City,
    Tochigi Pref
  • 1972
Number00038 SL-6300 Betamax home videotape recorder
- First VTR Type Betamax System for Home Use -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Shinagawa City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1975
Number00039 Reaction apparatus for producing surface active agents (TO-740)
- The World's First Industrial Scale Production of AOS -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Nishi Ward,
    Sakai City,
    Osaka Pref
  • 1979
Number00040 Ceramic honeycomb substrate for automotive catalytic converter
- First Ceramic Honeycomb Produced in Japan for Use as an Exhaust Gas Purifier -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Mizuho Ward,
    Nagoya City,
    Aichi Pref
  • 1976
Number00041 Motoman-L10
- Precursor of All-Electric Industrial Robots -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Yahatanishi Ward,
    Kitakyushu City,
    Fukuoka Pref
  • 1977
Number00042 [ Supercomputers ]
  • Supercomputer HITAC S-810
  • Supercomputer HITAC S-820
- Earliest Domestically Produced Supercomputers -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Hadano City,
    Kanagawa Pref
  • 1. 1982
  • 2. 1987
Number00043 [ Prototype Digital Cameras ]
  • Digital Camera Prototype DC-90 (nickname: Ms. Atsuko)
  • Digital Camera Prototype DC-90 (nickname: Ms. Omoko)
- The Original Digital Cameras -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Shibuya City,
    Tokyo Metropolis
  • 1991
Number00044 High power gyrotron with energy recovery system
- Electron Tubes for a High-Performance Fusion Reactor based on Innovative Technology -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Naka City,
    Ibaraki Pref
  • 1994
Number00045 [ First Mass Produced Cars for the 0-Series Tokaido-Shinkansen Electric Multiple Units (Four-Car Train) ]
  • Lead car MC21-1
  • Lead car M'C22-1
  • Old first class (green car) M'S16-1
  • Dining car MB35-1
- A dream superexpress. Tokaido-Shinkansen is the first high-speed rail in Japan -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Kyoto City
    Kyoto
  • 1964

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Registration in fiscal year 2008

  [ Essential historical materials for science and technology ]

Registration
Number
Name (Model, etc.)
/ PDF Files
Registration
Category
Location
/ Year Manufactured
Number 00001 13.2kV-100kVA Transformer
- Oldest transformer -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Yokohama-shi,
    Kanagawa
  • 1910
Number 00002 The Yarrow boiler stored on board the Battle Cruiser "KONGO"
- Oldest Extant Marine-Type Boiler -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Kure-shi,
    Hiroshima
  • In around 1911
Number 00003 TYK Radio Telephone
- World's First Radio Telephone -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Ichikawa-shi,
    Chiba
  • 1913
Number 00004 Hand-Blown Glass Cylinders
- Oldest Glass Cylinders for Sheet Glass in Japan -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Amagasaki-shi,
    Hyogo
  • 1909-1920
Number 00005 The Japanese Character "イ(i)" written on the mica plate Used by Electronic Display Television System
- A mica sheet used in the first success of electronic image in the world -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Chiyoda-ku,
    Tokyo
  • In around 1926
Number 00006 Split-anode Magnetron
- Global Contribution to Microwave Technology -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Sendai-shi,
    Miyagi
  • 1927
Number 00007 Full Installation of the Yosami Radio Station Transmitter
- First Wireless Communications Between Japan and Europe -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Kariya-shi,
    Aichi
  • 1927-1929
Number 00008 The Original Nylon Spinning Machine
- Japan's First Nylon Spinning Machine -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Mishima-shi,
    Shizuoka
  • 1942
Number 00009 Sample of Early Domestically Produced Hard Polyvinyl Chloride (PCV) Pipe
- Japan's Earliest PCV Pipe -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Tokai-shi,
    Aichi
  • 1951
Number 00010 Mitsubisi UE experimental diesel engine
- Japan's First Diesel Engine with Exhaust Gas Turbocharger -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Shinagawa-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1952
Number 00011 Flash Smelting Furnace Drawing (42 Sheets)
- Breakthrough in Copper Smelting Technology -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Nikko-shi,
    Tochigi
  • 1955
Number 00012 Zinc air battery type 300
- Zinc air battery -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Moriguchi-shi,
    Osaka
  • 1955
Number 00013 Turbine Generator (Unit No.1 Used at the former Chiba Thermal Power Station)
- First Postwar Turbine for Thermal Power Generation -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Yokohama-shi,
    Kanagawa
  • 1956
Number 00014 Osaka University Vacuum Tube Computer (ENIAC Type Decimal Arithmetic Unit and Main Unit)
- Japan's Earliest Vacuum Tube Electronic Computer -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Toyonaka-shi,
    Osaka
  • 1950-1959
Number 00015 KT-Pilot computer
- World Pioneer Demonstrating a Microprogram Type Computer -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Kawasaki-shi,
    Kanagawa
  • 1961
Number 00016 Fountain Style Drink Vending Machine
- Forerunner of Ubiquitous Vending Machines Today -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Toyoake-shi,
    Aichi
  • 1962
Number 00017 All transistor-diode electronic desktop calculator (CS-10A)
- World's First Transistorized Calculator -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Tenri-shi,
    Nara
  • 1964
Number 00018 Francis type runner for pump-turbine installed in Kisenyama Power Station
- World's Largest Capacity Pumped Hydropower Water Turbine -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Uji-shi,
    Kyoto
  • 1969
Number 00019 Electronic calculator CASIO-MINI
- CASIO-MINI popularizes calculators -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Shibuya-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1972
Number 00020 VHS Format Home Video Tape Recorder, HR-3300
- World Standard for Home Video Tape Recorder -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Yokosuka-shi,
    Kanagawa
  • 1976
Number 00021 Prototype of Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA)
- The Global Standard for Industrial Robot Arms -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Kofu-shi,
    Yamanashi
  • 1980
Number 00022 Step-and-Repeat System NSR-1505G2A
- Essential for the Fabrication of All-Pervasive Integrated Circuits -
PDF file download
Category 1
  • Minato-ku,
    Tokyo
  • 1984
Number 00023 H-II Launch Vehicle No. 7
- Japan's First Purely Domestic Rocket -
PDF file download
Category 2
  • Minamitane-cho,
    Kumage-gun,
    Kagoshima
  • 1997

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