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Maho Kato: Living life by nature's design
by Ayako Nakano
Drawing from nature and past experiences, jewerly maker Maho Kato says don't fear failure to live life to the fullest.
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Maho Kato: Living life by nature's design
Drawing from nature and past experiences, jewerly maker Maho Kato says don't fear failure to live life to the fullest.
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