"The eyes of a poet discover in each person a unique and irreplaceable humanity. While arrogant intel..." — Daisaku Ikeda

The idea of interdependence is central to Buddhism, which holds that all things come into being through the mutual interactions of various causes and conditions.

Since ancient times, people from throughout Asia have brought to Japan their talents, knowledge and energy, helping to lay the basis for Japan's existence as a country.

To communicate the truths of history is an act of hope for the future.

But I think we need to remember that democracy everywhere is by its nature incomplete, a work in progress.