J. Technology and Education, Vol.23, No.2, pp.43-50 (2016)

教育論文

日本人発の発明発見物語における技術革新史

 

吉村 忠与志

福井工業高等専門学校名誉教授　(〒918-8067福井市飯塚町31-108)

tadayosi@fukui-nct.ac.jp

 

The innovation history of invention and discovery in Japan

 

Tadayosi YOSHIMURA

Fukui National College of Technology, Emeritus professor

 

(Received March 8, 2016; Accepted July 10, 2016)

 

One focus of our study of innovation, invention and discovery in Japan encompasses the superior skills (extremely fine craftsmanship) that have been utilized in traditional industries.  Japan has given rise to some science and technology unmatched by any other country.  Japanese commodities that we use and buy daily are very useful abroad.  Innovative Japanese products are often indispensable for everyday life.  Such innovation results from a fusion of traditional craftsmanship and the latest technology of Japan.

In this paper, we discuss the innovation history of Japanese inventions and discoveries.

Key words: Innovation history, Japanese invention-discovery stories, traditional craftsmanship, latest technology of Japan