On the day I turned 22, I received a marriage proposal. It was a one-of-a-kind ring, the ultimate gift from my boyfriend of four years. Yet, I couldn’t bring myself to wear it.
From that day forward, I decided I wanted to live by listening to my heart. I left my hometown and lived on various islands in Japan, working in live-in positions and managing cockroach infestations. During that time, I was able to experience the beautiful landscapes across Japan—mornings, sunsets, and fleeting moments shared with loved ones. I made a bucket list to live without regrets and found that nature helped me relax my body.
Little by little, I found a rhythm that resonated with my heart.
Now, I am involved in a self-care brand in the Kamakura area, navigating crowded trains five days a week and the shallow pace of city life. I aim to spread natural self-care and mindfulness to those who, like I once did, find it hard to relax. This is the way I have learned to live, with all its imperfections.
---- Self-Care Brand Manager, 28 y.o
A book selection from this writer:
For whom do you live today? / Hisui Kotaro
”Who Will You Live For Today? by Kotaro Hisui is a collection of essays that explores the meaning of life and happiness. Through the central question of "Who are you living for today?", the author invites readers to reflect on their purpose and how they relate to themselves and others. Hisui draws on various anecdotes and famous quotes to emphasize the importance of self-fulfillment, contributing to others, and living with gratitude. The book encourages readers to reconsider what happiness and a meaningful life truly are, offering deep insights into how to live purposefully and joyfully.”
