Japan's inventor supreme shares the secret of 3,218 successes

Hachiko · Jul 29, 2004, 06:08

Who is Japan's most famous inventor? No doubt about it, it's Yoshiro Nakamatsu -- or Dr. NakaMats as he styles himself. The doc says he has 3,218 inventions to his credit, including the floppy disk and the compact disc. Although his childhood dream was to become Finance Minister, from the age of 5, Nakamatsu has been coming up with inventions one after another.

Japan Times

Japan's most famous inventor, Yoshiro Nakamatsu, otherwise known as "Dr NakaMats," proudly shows off his Flying Shoes. (Yoshiaki Miura Photo)

名無し · Dec 8, 2005, 12:45

Apparently he won the Igｮ Nobel prize in nutrition this year for "photographing and retrospectively analyzing every meal he has consumed during a period of 34 years."

Dr. Nakamats official site

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Kinsao · Dec 8, 2005, 19:08

I love inventors....

Seriously... for every 'bright' idea I get, I wish I had the drive, the resources and the know-how to make it happen... and anyone who can do it... I take my hat off to them! *does so*

Originally Posted by Hachiko

otherwise known as "Dr NakaMats,"

Hmmmm - that makes me think of a protective exercising gizmo for some reason.... get your NakaMats at Argos, anyone?

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"photographing and retrospectively analyzing every meal he has consumed during a period of 34 years."

Verdict: needs to see a psychologist.

cyberryo · Jan 21, 2006, 15:21

Hachiko, thanks for this post!
It is great to see Japanese flash of ingenuity after hearing so much after how Japanese can only innovate but not create.
This chap is smart! His mother, who attended Tokyo Women’s University, started teaching him physics, mathematics and chemistry when he was 3 years old, and he started inventing gadgets when he was 5 years old. And he used fine wood to make media for new phonograph during his studies at the old Tokyo Imperial University’s Engineering School.
Wow!!
I must try his Yummi Nutri Brain biscuits and tea which are supposed to improve cognitive function. Wonder if they contain ginkgo bibola or other supplements?

Ken

Maciamo · Jan 21, 2006, 18:51

Now, what is his most useful invention ? How many people use it ?

**ullvarg** · Jan 21, 2006, 21:19

the floppy disk was pretty big and the compact disc is still big

infinito2345 · Mar 17, 2006, 15:24

A true gem from the land of the rising sun......

natmoon · Oct 29, 2006, 01:43

It said that it could not locate the japan times page from your link,but i would like a pair of those flying shoes plz ;)

salarymanjapan · Apr 2, 2007, 14:04

I wish I could claim as many .. I'd be happy with 1 ;)

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Hachiko The Akita Join Date: Jan 17, 2004 Location: Long Beach, CA Age: 25 Posts: 1,377	Japan's inventor supreme shares the secret of 3,218 successes Who is Japan's most famous inventor? No doubt about it, it's Yoshiro Nakamatsu -- or Dr. NakaMats as he styles himself. The doc says he has 3,218 inventions to his credit, including the floppy disk and the compact disc. Although his childhood dream was to become Finance Minister, from the age of 5, Nakamatsu has been coming up with inventions one after another. Japan Times Japan's most famous inventor, Yoshiro Nakamatsu, otherwise known as "Dr NakaMats," proudly shows off his Flying Shoes. (Yoshiaki Miura Photo) __________________

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名無し Regular Member Join Date: Mar 1, 2004 Posts: 566	ドクター中松 Apparently he won the Igｮ Nobel prize in nutrition this year for "photographing and retrospectively analyzing every meal he has consumed during a period of 34 years." Dr. Nakamats official site Related thread

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Kinsao Horizon Rider Join Date: May 8, 2005 Location: England Age: 30 Posts: 7,419	I love inventors.... Seriously... for every 'bright' idea I get, I wish I had the drive, the resources and the know-how to make it happen... and anyone who can do it... I take my hat off to them! does so Originally Posted by Hachiko otherwise known as "Dr NakaMats," Hmmmm - that makes me think of a protective exercising gizmo for some reason.... get your NakaMats at Argos, anyone? Originally Posted by \| \| \| "photographing and retrospectively analyzing every meal he has consumed during a period of 34 years." Verdict: needs to see a psychologist. __________________ K to the core

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cyberryo Regular Member Join Date: Dec 15, 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 88	Hachiko, thanks for this post! It is great to see Japanese flash of ingenuity after hearing so much after how Japanese can only innovate but not create. This chap is smart! His mother, who attended Tokyo Women’s University, started teaching him physics, mathematics and chemistry when he was 3 years old, and he started inventing gadgets when he was 5 years old. And he used fine wood to make media for new phonograph during his studies at the old Tokyo Imperial University’s Engineering School. Wow!! I must try his Yummi Nutri Brain biscuits and tea which are supposed to improve cognitive function. Wonder if they contain ginkgo bibola or other supplements? Ken __________________ Precision Stamping Swiss Screw Machining \| Business Consultancy and Market Research \| IC chips design and manufacture from China

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