A Life Interwoven with the Currents of Japanese Expression Sakumi Hagiwara, born in Tokyo in 1946, is a figure whose artistic journey mirrors the dynamic shifts within post-war Japan. He didn’t emerge from a vacuum; his early life was steeped in the avant-garde spirit of the 1960s underground theatre scene. This formative period wasn't merely a career stepping stone but a crucible where Hagiwara first learned to challenge conventions, to dissect societal norms through performance and collaborative creation. His involvement with Tenjo Sajiki, an independent theatre group, instilled in him a d…