Tamahagane: Miracle Steel of Japanese Swords

Japanese swords fascinate collectors around the world. A special kind of steel called tamahagane is required to make them. This miraculous material is strong, flexible, rust-resistant, and produced through the ancient process of "tatara" ironmaking which takes place over three days and nights. Due to the COVID pandemic, there was only one production run in 2022, which was hit by a series of problems. Did the team meet the challenge? This documentary captures the essence of Japanese craftsmanship.

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Release Date

October 29, 2022

Status

Released

Original Title

Tamahagane: Miracle Steel of Japanese Swords

Runtime

49min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English, Japanese

Production Companies

NHK WORLD-JAPAN