New techniques add shine to traditional lion dance headsーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS

Name: New techniques add shine to traditional lion dance headsーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
Uploaded: 2026-07-02T09:44:29.352Z
Duration: 3 min 41 s
Channel: Japanese Culture
Description: The summer festival in Akkeshi town, eastern Hokkaido, is renowned for its traditional lion dances that feature ornate lion heads. This year, one man is using new techniques to repair these heads, giving them a glossy new makeover.

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3 Video Views·Jul 2, 2026

The summer festival in Akkeshi town, eastern Hokkaido, is renowned for its traditional lion dances that feature ornate lion heads. This year, one man is using new techniques to repair these heads, giving them a glossy new makeover.