Art
Inner strength and resilience are among the qualities that shine forth in this collection of artworks created by people affected by leprosy and those near to them.
Inner strength and resilience are among the qualities that shine forth in this collection of artworks created by people affected by leprosy and those near to them.
Akira Ota, 2016, Japan, Photography.
Akira Ota, 2016, Japan, Photography.
Akira Ota, 2016, Japan, Photography.
Ritual burning at New Year to pray for health throughout the year. The charcoal is used to grill mochi rice cakes.
Akira Ota, 2016, Japan, Photography.
Scene inside Kikuchi Keifuen
Akira Ota, 2016, Japan, Photography.
A steam locomotive passing through Hitoyoshi City in Kumamoto Prefecture – the locomotive is the “SL Hitoyoshi.”
Akira Ota, 2016, Japan, Photography.
Akira Ota, 2016, Japan, Photography.
Akira Ota, 2015, Japan, Photography.
In Miyazaki Prefecture
Akira Ota, 2016, Japan, Photography.