Discover the Art of Japanese Pottery. Full Documentary on Porcelain and Sustainable Glass Production

Step inside the world of traditional and modern ceramics and glassmaking across Japan, Vietnam, China, Brazil, Portugal, and beyond. This documentary takes you on a journey from 400-year-old Japanese Obori Somayaki pottery, Bizen ware, and Tokoname teapots, to the timeless beauty of cast iron Tetsubin kettles and Arita porcelain. We explore Bat Trang village in Vietnam, Jingdezhen’s monumental jars in China, and cutting-edge factories in Brazil and Europe.

From handcrafted masterpieces to fully automated glass bottle production and advanced recycling plants, discover how artisans and engineers merge tradition, precision, and innovation. Witness bullet-resistant glass, sustainable recycling systems, and the float glass process shaping the modern world.

If you’re passionate about craftsmanship, culture, and industrial mastery, this video brings together centuries of heritage and the future of ceramics and glass.

⏱️ Timeline

0:52. Obori Somayaki – Japanese pottery with 400 years of history
3:11. Bizen ware – raw natural clay and wood-fired kilns
4:59. Tokoname teapots – precision lids, spouts, and side handles
7:36. Alonza Ceramica Brazil – advanced hydraulic pressing
8:55. Tetsubin kettles – Japanese cast iron artistry
12:38. Porcelain mastery – Arita, Jingdezhen, Bat Trang traditions
16:06. Giant ceramic jars – monumental craftsmanship in China
19:48. Vietnamese ceramics – blending heritage and modern systems
20:22. Automated ceramic forming – efficiency and precision
21:14. Global ceramic production – Portugal, Japan, China factories
28:08. Glass beer bottles – large-scale automated production
29:21. Glass crushers and recycling plants – advanced recovery
32:55. Redwave sorting in Germany – high-tech recycling
33:35. Glass lifecycle – endless recyclability
34:35. High borosilicate teapots – heat-resistant elegance
37:14. Rotary glass forming machines – high-volume production
38:50. Belgium’s High-5 glass recycling plant
39:14. U.S. Strategic Materials – millions of bottles reborn
41:10. Hand-blown flat glass – Lamberts craftsmanship
43:47. Pilkington float glass process – precision since 1960s
48:10. Bullet-resistant glass – strength and safety
49:19. Coated and insulating glass – Cardinal and Erdman lines
52:31. Compact glass crusher – eco-friendly waste solution
53:17. Automotive glass – Olympia Autoglass innovation

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