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FRONTRUNNERS
Season 3 • Episode 9 • Dollmaker - Nakamura Hiromine
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FRONTRUNNERS Season 3, Episode 9: 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. Watch FRONTRUNNERS Season 3, Episode 9 Dollmaker - Nakamura Hiromine in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of FRONTRUNNERS Season 3, Episode 9 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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