Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at urban workshops. A significant portion of Japan's manufacturing industry is handled by small factories with less than 30 workers. Despite their small scale, many have highly specialized technical skills, and are world leaders in their field. We examine several examples of this expert craftsmanship.
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