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Their Beloved Things

Every great work has a companion that never takes the spotlight. A tool worn smooth by years of use — shaped by hands, shaped by habit, shaped by trust. We explore the cherished objects that quietly power the performances we admire.

Without These Shears, I Can't Work — What Bonsai Master Masashi Hirao Calls His Partner [Part 1]
Without These Shears, I Can't Work — What Bonsai Master Masashi Hirao Calls His Partner [Part 1]

Without These Shears, I Can't Work — What Bonsai Master Masashi Hirao Calls His Partner [Part 1]

Masashi Hirao is a bonsai master. But for him, bonsai are not static, finished pieces to be admired from afar.

Holding This Knife Gets Me in the Zone—Masahiro Kasahara of Sanpi Ryoron on What Makes a 'Partner'

Holding This Knife Gets Me in the Zone—Masahiro Kasahara of Sanpi Ryoron on What Makes a 'Partner'

For Masahiro Kasahara, a chef's knife is more than just a kitchen tool.