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Japanese Artist Finds Peace in Cutting Leaves — VOA Learning English

Article · Language: English · Level: hard · Author: VOA Learning English · ≈ 3 min · 516 words

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Japanese Artist Finds Peace in Cutting Leaves

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A Japanese artist who creates detailed designs on fallen leaves says the process gives the leaves new life and also helps keep him healthy.

The artist goes by the name Lito. He did not want to share his full name for personal reasons. Lito likes to cut, or carve, many different leaf designs. Examples of his work include a frog holding an umbrella, animals jumping happily, Japan’s famous Mount Fuji and ocean waves.

Lito began making his leaf art in 2020. Now, he has many fans around the world who discovered his designs on social media.

He recently told reporters from The Associated Press that his work also gives him peaceful feelings to help deal with a health issue. The condition Lito…

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Mayuko Ono, Shuji Kajiyama and Mari Yamaguchi reported this story for the Associated Press. Jill Robbins adapted it for Learning English.

Source: learningenglish.voanews.com/a/japanese-artist-finds-peace-in-cutting-leaves-/788

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