Media Coverage on TBS “THE TIME,” and Fuji TV “MEZAMASHI SATURDAY” | Dr. Hideki Katayama

Dr. Hideki Katayama of the Research Center for Structural Materials (RCSM), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), provided expert commentary as a corrosion researcher for TBS Television's THE TIME, broadcast on July 24, 2026, and Fuji Television's MEZAMASHI SATURDAY, broadcast on July 25, 2026.researcher for TBS Television's THE TIME, broadcast on July 24, 2026, and Fuji Television's MEZAMASHI SATURDAY, broadcast on July 25, 2026.

Both programs featured the potential risk of poisoning caused when rust or scratches on metal water bottles react with acidic beverages. The programs were produced in connection with information released by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare via its official social media account on July 16.

As a researcher specializing in corrosion science, Dr. Hideki Katayama explained key points related to the topic from a scientific and professional perspective.

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• 【Warning: Poisoning Caused by Metal Leaching!】Food Safety Information, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (X Post)

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  Hideki Katayama

  Deputy Director, Research Center for Structural MaterialsChief Researcher, Corrosion Research Group, Materials Evaluation Field, Research Center for Structural Materials

  Keyword : infrastructure, steel, corrosion, outdoor corrosion testing, steel rust, machine learning, hyperspectral

  Corrosion Research Group