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Disappointment for Japanese artisans who hoped for Olympic showcase

AFP, 15 Apr 2021
Craftsman Kimiaki Kono was hoping the Tokyo Olympics would be a chance to win new fans for Japan's lute-like shamisen, but the pandemic has left things on a sour note.

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