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People walking in the Itsukushima shrine.
  • Design
  • Hiroshima, Japan
  • March 13, 2020
  • 4 MIN 49 SEC

The bold business owner: Takeshi Yamanaka

In 1928 Maruni Wood Industry was born out of a fascination with the masterful carpentry in ancient shrines. Today its furniture is found in the Californian headquarters of Apple as well as airport lounges, galleries and restaurants around the world. We meet the company’s president to talk about the challenges of managing a family-run business.

  • Narrator Joleen Goffin

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