— Diary —
Fragments of thought, zero obligation.
On my way back from Shinjuku, the Indian dad sitting next to me on the Odakyu Line was chanting "Yoyogi-Hachiman" over and over. Finally, he asked me, "Is this the right train for Yoyogi-Hachiman Station?" I said, "Yep! Whereabouts in Yoyogi-Hachiman are you…Continue reading →On my way back from Shinjuku, the Indian dad sitting next to me on the Odakyu Line was chanting "Yoyogi-Hachiman" over…Continue reading
They say "birds of a feather flock together." I have noticed that a large proportion of the clients who visit my salon seem to share a similar nature—people who might experience headaches from slight sounds or lights, or whose stomachs react immediately to…Continue reading →They say "birds of a feather flock together." I have noticed that a large proportion of the clients who visit my salon…Continue reading
Today, I’d like to dig deeper into the concept of "kindness"—something most people think they already know and practice. I believe that people with "true kindness" will become more valuable than ever in the near future. When we think about kindness, we often…Continue reading →Today, I’d like to dig deeper into the concept of "kindness"—something most people think they already know and practice…Continue reading
This photo was taken by a client while she was relaxing on the treatment bed. She is incredibly busy. Even while sipping her tea and after the session began, her phone never stopped buzzing with Slack notifications from work.😭 She came here to "escape" and…Continue reading →This photo was taken by a client while she was relaxing on the treatment bed. She is incredibly busy. Even while sipping…Continue reading
Why does someone like AKI run a massage salon? People often ask me this. Usually, I just answer, "Because I'm good at it." But today, I’d like to write about the real reason—something I've been thinking about for 10 years, though back then, no one understood…Continue reading →Why does someone like AKI run a massage salon? People often ask me this. Usually, I just answer, "Because I'm good at…Continue reading
In the traditional Japanese calendar, the period from January 20th to early February is called "Daikan" (Major Cold). As the name suggests, it is the coldest time of the year. Then, around February 4th, we celebrate "Risshun." This day marks the beginning of…Continue reading →In the traditional Japanese calendar, the period from January 20th to early February is called "Daikan" (Major Cold). As…Continue reading