Michiko Fujiwara on "Why Do We Want to Be Beautiful?" | INTERVIEW (4)
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February 26, 2015

Michiko Fujiwara on "Why Do We Want to Be Beautiful?" | INTERVIEW (4)


BEAUTY INTERVIEW (4)


Michiko Fujiwara on "Why We Want to Be Beautiful"


In the final installment of our interview with Michiko Fujiwara, who says, "I've been writing for about 20 years and have published over 30 books," we asked her about the act of writing and conveying messages.

Photographs by SUZUKI ShimpeiText by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)





Writing as Self-Reflection


My starting point wasn't a desire to write and leave something behind for myself. I began writing at someone's request, and I now consider myself fortunate for that opportunity.

Lately, I've often been asked to offer insights on life to younger women. Looking back on my own life, I've come to realize that the act of writing has allowed me to reflect on myself. However, in my 40s, when my work was at its busiest, I had no room to spare and felt completely overwhelmed.

Let's Strive to Be Captivating Individuals!


More recently, I've begun to feel a desire to share my life experiences. Perhaps it's a fundamental human instinct.

I truly believe that one's way of living and one's allure are intertwined, and within that lies beauty and cuteness. For women, it's true that being outwardly beautiful or cute makes it easier for their message to be received.

That's precisely why refining one's appearance, just like nurturing one's inner self, becomes an enjoyable process. Moreover, becoming beautiful also leads to a more vibrant way of living.

People who are vibrant possess a dynamism in both mind and body, and this is what becomes their allure. After many years of touching the faces of countless women through makeup, I truly feel this to be the case.
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