Iyasaka
Born in Japan, living in Japan — the words “do not forget the spirituality of this land” rose in my heart.
2025 · Pastel, water-based pen and Swarovski crystals · 15 × 15 cm · $800Mandala Oracle Card
Hope
KeywordsTrust, the depth of Japanese spirituality, the work of unseen support
The Story of the Mandala
A work from June 2025. As I drew, the centre began to look to me like the rising sun of Japan’s flag. Drawing on, I felt indignant that we Japanese have been robbed of our pride in who we are.
“To love your country is to love yourself.” I realised that I had loved this country all along… and the word that came to me then was “Iyasaka” — may it flourish ever more.
This country — no, the whole world, the whole earth — is at a great turning point. I want a life I decide and choose myself, not one lived at others’ bidding. And I want a world where everyone lives as themselves, with confidence. That is what I felt.
From “Today’s Message”Reclaim the spirituality that is Japan’s own.
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