Reflections on the life and legacy of Shozo Sato, who founded the University of Illinois’ Japan House

Reflections on the life and legacy of Shozo Sato, who founded the University of Illinois’ Japan House

Shozo Sato, founder of Japan House and professor emeritus at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, passed away on May 4 at age 91. Sato dedicated his life to fostering cross-cultural understanding through art and education.