What inspires Japan’s relentless drive to always be a step ahead of the rest of the world? From technology to philosophy, there exists a strong culture of pushing things to the next level. Controlled focus and discipline are intrinsic to every aspect of Japanese life – be it cuisine, corporate structure, or customer relationships. So when a violent calamity such as Hiroshima or Fukushima occurs, there is a deep sense of frustration. Coupled with a “performance under pressure” society, there is a growing tide of mental health issues. The Japanese poetically call it a “cold for the soul.” But the Japanese are ultimate strategists. The art of ‘Kintsugi’ is an excellent example, wherein a piece of broken pottery is mended with molten gold so that the flaw caused by the crack turns into a piece of art unto itself. You will explore how the idea of taking something broken and not just rebuilding it – but making it better than before, is what distinguishes the Japanese spirit.