Broadcasters' Eye

The Karakuri Doll Crafter (2022x3)

Air date: Jul 02, 2022

Broadcasters' Eye showcases programs by commercial and cable television broadcasters in Japan. This installment features Goto Daishu, a master crafter of the traditional Karakuri mechanical doll. Originally a carpenter, Goto also studied the art of Noh mask making before he entered the world of Karakuri dolls in his 50s. We followed Goto over the span of a year when he was 90 years old and witnessed him draw upon techniques from multiple disciplines to create his very last masterpiece.