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What Does It Mean to Be Human?

The life and work of photographer Hiroh Kikai.
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Interview

Stretching the Boundaries of Tradition

Conversation with contemporary ki-oke maker Shuji Nakagawa.
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Seeing Reality As It Is

A conversation with zen priest Tosei Shinabe.
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Interview

Illuminating Life & Death

A conversation with tattoo artist and Buddhist priest Horiren I.
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Interview

Emptying Our Cup

A conversation with contemporary tea teacher Dairik Amae.
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Interview

Omotenashi & The Spirit of Harmony

A Conversation with Beniya Mukayu’s Okami.
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Interview

Simply Existing is Beautiful

A conversation with woodworker Kazuto Yoshikawa.
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Essay

Building for Longevity

The work and philosophy of architect Tomoaki Uno.
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Cultivating a Timeless Way of Being

A conversation with Shinichiro Ogata.
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The Bipolar Twins Of Japanese Art

An essay by Japanese garden designer Marc Peter Keane.
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Interview

Welcoming Uncertainty

A conversation with ceramic artist Hosai Matsubayashi XVI.
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Interview

Embracing Ambiguity

A conversation with karakami craftsman Ko Kado.
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Interview

Discovering the True Potential of Life

A conversation with zen priest Toryo Ito.
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Interview

Starting From Zero Each Time

A conversation with ceramic artist Kansai Noguchi.
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Restoring Our Sense of Wonder

An essay by contemporary ikebana master Mayuka Yamazaki.

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