ISSUE NO.3—Beyond Appearances

A vast archipelago full of contrasts, with unique and enviable cultural diversity, Japan remains a land of mysteries whose many secrets are endlessly fascinating. Between pop imagery and Zen philosophy, past and future, popular myths and well-kept secrets, Japanese culture acknowledges and accepts its contradictions and plurality. In this third issue of Common Language, we highlight how the balance between tradition and modernity specific to Japanese culture is represented through the various talents of women, all who invite us to think on a broader scale, to better understand our surroundings, ourselves, and to see beyond appearances.

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