01: The era of analog music and video. Talking with creators about the appeal of seals.

Ieyasu: Yamashita-san, don't the people in the music and video industries you work with ask you, "Seals? Why?" You've been to Yamanashi many times to shoot promotional videos for seals, so I'd like...

02: We need to believe in the younger generation who are attracted to analog and want to create original works, and create a place where they can meet.

Ieyasu: Shimazu-san, who takes photos with Yamashita-san and designs the website for domestic and international audiences, is also from the younger generation. And Arakawa-san, who is in her second...

03: Time and effort is what makes a person attractive. Isn't that the value of Genjimetal?

Ieyasu: Harada Shokodo has been featured in the media a lot recently, and one of the reasons for this is our stainless steel stamp called Genjimetal. Let's talk a bit about this. Mr. Arakawa, this...

04: Why financial professionals are supporting the seal industry, which is often said to be in decline.

Ieyasu: But these are people you don't usually see around seals. Lol. But what surprised me the most was the presence of bankers. Because usually, bankers are a bit reserved, in many ways. (Sorry....

05: Talk about popular video production and the web.

Ieyasu: But as Mr. Arakawa said, it's quite rare to see such an imagery, especially for a seal! Harada: When this project started, I told Ieyasu that I didn't have anyone who could shoot videos,...

06: You can't do it half-heartedly, because it's part of history.

Ieyasu: Genjimetal has become a hot topic and has been getting more interviews. It certainly is a masterpiece that has evolved quite a bit in the history of seals, but what do you think is the val...

07: Epilogue A common answer shared by people who gather around seal enthusiasts: the more ordinary something is, the more beautiful it is.

Ieyasu: It seems like we're a group of people with many hobbies, including music and art. You've been playing the bass guitar for a long time, and you often go to concerts. Harada: Well, th...