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With exclusive interviews with 15 masters―including Kazumasa Nagai, a national treasure of Japanese design, Kōga Hirano, the renowned book designer and hand-drawn typography master, Kenya Hara of MUJI, Takamasa Shirai of Idea magazine, and Manabu Mizuno, the ‘father of Kumamon’―this book uncovers the philosophies and inspirations behind their most iconic works. Going beyond a collection of conversations, it offers readers an immersive journey into Japanese aesthetics. From art museums and bookstores to hidden design landmarks, it serves as both a cultural guide and a source of creative inspiration. 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