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FRONTRUNNERS

FRONTRUNNERS

FRONTRUNNERS highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field. We showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

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StatusReturning Series
Original NameFRONTRUNNERS
First Air DateMarch 22, 2023
Last Air DateMarch 26, 2025
Seasons3
Episodes33
Episode Runtime 28min
LanguageJapanese, English
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesJapan
Production CompaniesNHKJapan International Broadcasting (JIB)
NetworksNHK WORLD-JAPAN
Dollmaker - Nakamura Hiromine
S03E09

Dollmaker - Nakamura Hiromine

Fukuoka's summer traditional festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa, features huge floats decorated with elaborate dolls. We meet Nakamura Hiromine, a fourth-generation dollmaker fusing this tradition with modern ideas.

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