Japanese artist finds global fans with intricate leaf-cutting

Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, holds his freshly cut work during an interview in Tokyo, Nov. 27, 2024. This undated photo provided by the Japanese leaf-cutting artist who goes by the name Lito shows his work titled 'Thirty-six views of Mt. Fuji : The Great Wave off Kanagawa.'

A frog holding a taro-leaf umbrella. A parade of frolicking animals. An Ukiyo-e style Mount Fuji. Giant waves. A Japanese artist who goes by the name Lito carves these delicate designs on fallen leaves, giving life back to them.