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Kodawari
こだわり
A relentless devotion to your craft
The Japanese understand that perfection is impossible. But that does not stop people exuding kodawari, an unwavering life-long devotion to their art.
It could be a sumo wrestler living an ascetic existence in pursuit of glory, or a woodblock print artist determined to keep old traditions alive. You might be lucky to see a master sushi chef in action - they will have spent years as apprentices just observing their seniors before even being allowed to slice a piece of fish. Or perhaps you'll visit a craft studio where the family has been involved in indigo dyeing or ikebana flower arranging for generations.
Such relentless passion for a skill or craft is a beautiful thing.
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Kodawari
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