PythagoraSwitch

Also known as Pythagora Switch

is a 15-minute Japanese children's puppet animated preschool educational television program that has been aired by NHK since April 9, 2002. It encourages augmenting children's "way of thinking" under the supervision of and . A five-minute format called PythagoraSwitch Mini is also available.

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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.

Aired: 2002–2026
Seasons: 11 · 437 episodes
Status: Returning Series
Network: NHK Educational TV
Genres: Kids

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Official website: www.nhk.or.jp/kids/program/pitagora.html
Image: PythagoraSwitch.png

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start time: 2002-04-09
title: ピタゴラスイッチ

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Contents

Segments
Today's Topic
Underground Gora Switch
Pythagora Devices
Algorithm Exercise
Algorithm March
Father Switch
Other Corners
Actors
Broadcast
Awards
References
External links

During the beginning and ending of each episode, and between each corner (segment), there are . "Pythagorean device" is the equivalent Japanese colloquialism for the American "Rube Goldberg machine" and British "Heath Robinson" contraption. The main focus of the program is a puppet show, but the subject is mainly advanced by small corners. World phenomena, principles, characteristics, and the like are introduced in an entertaining way. At the end of each segment, the show's title is sung as a kind of punchline.