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Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, speaks during an interview in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, speaks during an interview in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

This undated photo provided by Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, shows his work titled: "Wait a second! That's my baby!" (Lito via AP)

This undated photo provided by Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, shows his work titled: "Wait a second! That's my baby!" (Lito via AP)

This undated photo provided by 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." (Lito via AP)

This undated photo provided by 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." (Lito via AP)

Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, uses a design knife, cutting a leaf for his work, during an interview in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, uses a design knife, cutting a leaf for his work, during an interview in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, looks at his freshly cut work featuring a frog with an umbrella, during an interview in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, looks at his freshly cut work featuring a frog with an umbrella, during an interview in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, cuts a leaf with a design knife for his work, during an interview in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, cuts a leaf with a design knife for his work, during an interview in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, looks at his freshly cut work featuring a frog with an umbrella, during an interview in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, looks at his freshly cut work featuring a frog with an umbrella, during an interview in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

This undated photo provided by Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, shows his work titled: "Choju Giga/Scrolls of Frolicking Animals." (Lito via AP)

This undated photo provided by Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, shows his work titled: "Choju Giga/Scrolls of Frolicking Animals." (Lito via AP)

Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, looks at his work featuring a frog with an umbrella, during an interview in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, looks at his work featuring a frog with an umbrella, during an interview in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, outlines on the leaf with a pen for his work in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, outlines on the leaf with a pen for his work in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, holds his freshly cut work featuring a frog with an umbrella, during an interview in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, holds his freshly cut work featuring a frog with an umbrella, during an interview in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

This undated photo provided by Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, shows his work titled: "Leaf Aquarium." (Lito via AP)

This undated photo provided by Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, shows his work titled: "Leaf Aquarium." (Lito via AP)

Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, holds his freshly cut work featuring a frog with an umbrella during an interview in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, holds his freshly cut work featuring a frog with an umbrella during an interview in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)