FORWARD Ep. 10
Hula Girls: Holding Sway in Fukushima
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Aired: March 10, 2012
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A resort known as "Japan's Hawaii," in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, has reopened after a hiatus of eleven months. Its Hula Girls dance troupe brought their shows and smiles to various disaster-hit regions during that time. Now, the performers are back on their home stage every day, providing evidence of their community's recovery.
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