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It takes about

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10-15 years to get there.

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I think it differs from other paintwork

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in that the matching

of the light to the gilt

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makes it even more beautiful.

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My name is

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Minori Koizumi.

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I am a maki-e artist

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and I take great pride in my work.

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I think it is important

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to maintain the culture of lacquerware,

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but that it is also

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difficult to teach the work I do

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due to the ever-evolving

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situation our society faces,

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I think it is also important

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to ensure that the skills

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you have developed bring about

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the desired result.

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I chose to work in this industry

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because my father suggested it,

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because he worked in lacquerware himself

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I believe that Chopard is

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a world-class watchmaker.

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We've worked together

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for about 30 years.

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Yes, I think it is

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a very rewarding job

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that makes people happy.