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Season 4 • Episode 5 • Wajima Lacquer Artist: Akagi Akito
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FRONTRUNNERS Season 4, Episode 5: Wajima Lacquer Artist: Akagi Akito
In 2024, an earthquake damaged the production of Wajima lacquerware, a tradition with a shrinking number of practitioners. Lacquer artist Akagi Akito works to pass on his skills, and revive the craft. Watch FRONTRUNNERS Season 4, Episode 5 Wajima Lacquer Artist: Akagi Akito in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of FRONTRUNNERS Season 4, Episode 5 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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