Japanese craftsmanship plays an important role in the sport of dinghy sailing.
North Sails Japan, a sailmaker based in Yokohama, dominates the world market for sails for 470-class dinghies.
At the company, about 30 craftspeople manufacture sails. Large sheets of canvas are cut into around 17 strips, which are then sewn together with sewing machines.
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