PythagoraSwitch

Overview

PythagoraSwitch is a 15-minute Japanese educational television program by NHK which aired since 2002. It encourages augmenting children's "way of thinking" under the supervision of Masahiko Satō and Masumi Uchino. A five-minute format called PythagoraSwitch Mini is also available. During the beginning, ending, and between each corner, there are Pythagorean Devices. Pythagorean Devices are known in the US as "Rube Goldberg machines", or in Great Britain as "Heath Robinson" contraptions. The main focus of the program is a puppet show, but the subject is mainly advanced by the small corners. World phenomena, principles, characteristics, and the like are introduced in an entertaining way. At the end of each segment "Pitagora Suitchi" is sung as a kind of punchline.

Seasons

Specials

201315 episodes

2002

20022 episodes

Season 2

20152 episodes

Season 3

20181 episodes

Season 4

20137 episodes

Season 5

202041 episodes

Season 6

202179 episodes

Season 7

202268 episodes

Season 8

202365 episodes

Season 9

202477 episodes

Season 10

202567 episodes

Season 11

202628 episodes