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Master Sculptor of Buddhist Statues: Matsumoto Shukan

Matsumoto Myokei, a once-in-a-century sculptor of Buddhist statues, passes his skills onto his grandson, Shukan. 80 years on from the atomic bomb attacks, Shukan sculpts a message of peace.

Category
Documentary / Arts/crafts
Original air date
27/08/2025