i'm marie yahnaka. we illustrate how coming up with new ways of using things can pave the way for future success. our first story is about a kind of jelly that's widely consumed in japan. co it's maybe from fibers ground to form a fine powder. then that's turned into a jelly that often appears on dunner tables here. it's a favorite for people who want to lose weight. konnyaku has long been considered a health food. but thanks to a splash of inspiration from this man, this humble plant now has new potential hoping to revolutionize the medical world. it may look like takayama is mixing up something sweet. he combines water and ground konnyaku powder. the final product will look more like something in your body than on your plate. he came up with the idea. these are models of internal organs for doctors to practice their fragile skill on. so far he's produced five models.. each of which sell from $20 to $40. >> translator: this model allows doctors to practice peeling blood vessels from the tissue. >> they