Everett Brown's lifestyle is a reflection of his philosophy on life.

The American photojournalist, who has lived in Japan for 24 years, says that the Japanese people should re-create their traditions by fusing classical ideas with modern technologies or ideas to lead happy, comfortable lives.

"So many Japanese people are thinking just about the future, the future, the future. . . . I really feel that so much of the richness and the beauty and the strength of Japan is in the cultural heritage," said Brown.