They say this country is new.
They also say their ancestors came from Portugal, or they are desended from Amazon natives.
Forms are different from Japan.
Even so, we are almost same when it comes to a transition to the globalization age.
Young generations say they are different from their former generations.
Their lifestyles or way of thinking are changing.
I came to Brasilia.
This is a capital which has only 50 years of history.
There is a artificial lake and a tower exposed in a desert.
It reminds me of Tokyo Tower.
A church which looks like a contemporary art.
And a straight horizontal line.
All is new and seems to be embraced each other.
The Government and the central bank are supporting cultural center since there is still a lack of culture.
They hold my retrospective at the national cultural center.
My 30 works are screened here.
There is a Q&A session after screening. Audience are so eager that sometimes it goes on for 1 hour and a half.
A pamphlet was published and is given away for free.
I've no idea how big their budget is.
I also have been impressed that most of the workers here are young ladies in their 30s.
All of them can speak English. They have quick wits and gentle hearts.
How will it be like at 1000 years from now?
I suddenly feel familiar to Brazil.
I feel the sun, moon, stars, sea, land, and breeze there.
I will go to the hill of Santa Teresa again.
The Copacabana Beach.
Brazilian vegetable dishes. Sweet bananas.
Views of Rio de Janeiro from Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado.
Unfortunately I couldn't watch football. But I bought a official uniform for my son.
Many thanks from the bottom of my heart.