FRONTRUNNERS: 2x11
Nebuta Artist - Kitamura Asako
Kitamura Asako is the first female floatmaker in the 300-year history of Aomori’s Nebuta Matsuri, battling prejudice as she upholds this very male tradition while also imbuing a fresh new sensibility.
2 - 1Master Salt Maker - Sato Kyojiro Jan. 31, 2024
2 - 2Medical Interpreting Pioneer - Minamitani Kaori Feb. 28, 2024
2 - 3Poet & NPO Founder - Ueda Kanayo Mar. 20, 2024
2 - 4Snow Country Chef - Kuwakino Keiko Apr. 24, 2024
2 - 5Supporting Street Children - Watanabe Hiroki May. 01, 2024
2 - 6Orthopedic Shoe Meister - Nakai Yosuke May. 29, 2024
2 - 7Cricket Food Producer - Ashikari Seiya Jun. 19, 2024
2 - 8Ainu Cultural Advocate - Monbetsu Atsushi Jun. 26, 2024
2 - 9Accessibility NPO Founder - Oda Yuriko Aug. 14, 2024
2 - 10Coconut Entrepreneur Tackling Poverty - Mizui Yu Aug. 21, 2024
2 - 11Nebuta Artist - Kitamura Asako Sep. 25, 2024
2 - 12International Mountain Medic - Oshiro Kazue Oct. 30, 2024
2 - 13Drone Entrepreneur - Kawanoue Kazufumi Nov. 20, 2024
2 - 14Medical Companion for Travel - Ito Reiya Nov. 27, 2024
2 - 15Horse-Powered Energy Innovator - Iwama Takashi Dec. 04, 2024
2 - 16Bonsai Master - Kobayashi Kunio Dec. 25, 2024