Handmade in Japan (2017)

Name: Handmade in Japan
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 8

Documentary

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.

IMDb rating: 8.0 (55 votes)
Episode average: 8.2 +0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2017)

8.20 avg 3 episodes 8.1 → 8.3 29 min avg

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Samurai Sword	8.1	14
2	The Kimono	8.2	10
3	Mingei Pottery	8.3	7