Synopsis

A leading global consumer of cardboard, Japan has long demonstrated ingenuity in its application. The cardboard beds employed during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games served as a prominent illustration of this resourcefulness. This is but one instance of the many inventive ways the nation has embraced this unassuming material. University professor Saito Katsuhiko will present a selection of novel products and offer insights into the cultural significance of cardboard in Japanese societ