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Season 4 · Episode 5
Wajima Lacquer Artist: Akagi Akito
0.028mFebruary 11, 2026
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.
Episodes
- Episode 1Cheesemaker and Dairy Farmer: Matsubara Masanori
- Episode 2NPO President - Shiraishi Yuriko
- Episode 3Pizza Entrepreneur - Masuko Yosuke
- Episode 4Health Tech Entrepreneur - Ajima Masumi
- Episode 5Wajima Lacquer Artist: Akagi Akito
- Episode 6Master Whisky Blender: Akuto Ichiro
- Episode 7Koi Masters – Mano Futoshi & Mano Shigeru
- Episode 8NPO Founder - Doya Yuto