Special Dialogue between Two Creators of Traditional Art and Crafts Representing Japan at Social Good Meetup

On August 29 the PEX Corporate Citizenship Department held a special dialogue with guests Kunihiko Moriguchi and Tanabe Chikuunsai IV at Social Good Meetup(open learning lectures for employees), both living national treasures and official members of the Japan Kogei Association. The dialogue was attended by 196 employees online. During the dialogue the two guests described to the employees their thoughts on conserving tradition and their readiness and ideas to take on new challenges to achieve that goal. The aim was to give employees hints they can put to use in their own work and everyday lives. In the questionnaire afterward 93% of the audience said they were satisfied with the dialogue.

Their comments noted the connections between our founder, Konosuke Matsushita, and traditional arts and crafts, and between the Japan Kogei Association and the Panasonic Group.

・ "I learned that even living national treasures must constantly strive to be creative and try new approaches to maintain tradition."

・  "I emphasized with how they live by taking joy in life and their attitude of commitment."

・ "Several points I heard in the dialogue left a deep impression on me."

・ "I was moved by how much the two value their connections with our founder, Konosuke Matsushita, who was a great patron of traditional arts and crafts."

・ "It amazed me both of these creators of traditional arts and crafts who Japan can be proud of are linked to the Panasonic Group through our founder, Konosuke Matsushita."

Full Version Video of Special Dialogue