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Season 6 • Episode 9 • Chikaraishi Plays Sumo / The Great Buddha of Nara
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Folktales from Japan Season 6, Episode 9: Chikaraishi Plays Sumo / The Great Buddha of Nara
A man named Chikaraishi battles Kappa for sumo supremacy. The great buddha of Nara is built over a period of decades. Source: crunchyroll Watch Folktales from Japan Season 6, Episode 9 Chikaraishi Plays Sumo / The Great Buddha of Nara in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Folktales from Japan Season 6, Episode 9 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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