Handmade in Japan

A look at traditional Japanese crafts and craftspeople. Each edition of the series follows the work of those making a culturally important product in the time-honoured way.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	Handmade in Japan
First Air Date	June 12, 2017
Last Air Date	June 26, 2017
Seasons	1
Episodes	3
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	—
Production Companies
Networks	BBC Four

S01E03

Mingei Pottery

Follows one of Japan's most famous family of potters - the Hamadas. They have turned Mashiko into a major centre for ceramics and recently played a major role in saving the industry following the 2011 earthquake.

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