Did you see my smile in the column?
I usually get up at 3:30 for work, but this time I woke up at 2:30 because I had to go to the bathroom. When I flushed the toilet, I accidentally bumped my hand against the washlet switch.Water came gushing out from the middle and landed on my face... Even though it was my day off, I was woken up by water being splashed on me. It's definitely something a woman wouldn't do, I thought, but when I told a coworker about it, It happened to me too. My hand bumped into it while I was cleaning. The person who told me this was a woman a year older than me. We both laughed. So, I'm still as silly as ever. A lot of things have happened and been difficult, but these days I'm feeling a lot more calm. The other day, I went to Silver Elephant, a live music venue in Kichijoji. The jazz concert I went to in July was so disappointing that I wondered if the performers even realized that people were paying to see them. The professional-looking performers were good, but they didn't reach my heart. The sound was flat. The singers addressed the audience from various angles, but it didn't really get them excited. You could really feel their desire for the audience to enjoy the live performance, but everyone except the vocalist was just looking at the sheet music while they were playing. Not a single person looked directly at the audience. Whether amateur or professional, isn't looking at the audience the most important thing at a live performance? My gospel friends sing with a happy, smiling face. However, at this concert, only the vocalist was smiling and behaving cheerfully. However, this Kichijoji concert was just like any other gospel event, with smiles everywhere and a sense of enjoyment. Their performance was a tribute to the American progressive band Kansas.Not only were their technical skills impressive, but their desire for the audience to enjoy themselves was clearly conveyed, even more so than their musical ability. This concert, filled with sound, was a model of what a live performance should be. If I were planning an event, this is a band I would definitely want to have perform.Still basking in the afterglow, I headed to Omiya. Idumiya Main Branch in front of Omiya Station.When I entered the store, I said to the other staff, "A customer has arrived. Please show her to her seat!" and the ladies were engrossed in watching sumo in front of the TV. "Yes! Welcome! Please come this way!" I sat down in a chair. Then the ladies started talking to me about sumo.I wondered if she remembered me even though it was my third time at Izumiya.I couldn't help but wonder. This might be what makes Idumiya so great.Have you ever tried pork trip hotpot? It's popular in Japan. I ordered a large beer and pork trip hotpot. The pork trip hotpot was delicious!! Excellent. And above all, what's amazing about this store is their teamwork and customer service.Just watching the ladies working is enough to make a meal. The relaxing atmosphere is wonderful. If you're worried or anxious about something, this store might just give you some helpful hints.This bar is unique in its communication with customers. It's the perfect place to go drinking alone.Let me introduce my activities before the earthquake. I wrote a monthly column for an Iwate Prefecture newspaper.Once a month, I filled Iwate Prefecture mornings with laughter. Sounds a bit dramatic, doesn't it? But this experience inspired me to write articles for newspapers across Japan and around the world immediately after the disaster, calling for support. A few years later, I continued to express my gratitude for the support.First column. Published May 29, 2010. My name is spelled incorrectly, but it has been corrected in the magazine.【 A masseuse can't massage their own body. I wish I could get a massage from one every day.For me, the only place where I can relax and get in shape is the sports gym. And this body is one of the seven wonders of the gym I go to. I should say, I'm not fat (lol). But I was still on the sports team in school.Until recently, I would grumble every day, "I work out so hard, why don't I get thinner?" I jokingly asked a good friend from the sports club, "Would I feel more like myself if I lost weight?" and he seemed a little stumped. But recently, it seems like I've seriously lost a little weight. My jeans are starting to get too loose. At work, if I treat four people in a row, I take a 30-minute break, but these days I can work without any problems without a break. Maybe it's the benefit of going to the sports club."It seems like you've lost weight," I told a friend at the sports club, and she replied with a sad "You're kidding, right?" She then suggested, "Work harder and show us your cool Tetsuo." I countered, "A skinny body, a big heart! I weigh 60kg. The rest of the weight is the weight of everyone's love! It's a shame I lost that weight!" My female friend then burst out laughing, "Pfft." I'd worked so hard to lose weight. 】My second column was in April 2010. It was there I met Hitomi, the vocalist for Freedom Kitchen, a project I continue to work on. I even wrote a column promoting their first live show. My partner at the time was incredibly youthful and beautiful, a talented singer with a crystal-clear voice. Just because she's aged now doesn't mean she's any less attractive. She now sings jazz. Her voice is as clear as ever. A miracle happened when she performed her original song, "Sigh." Customers kept coming in to watch, and there was standing room only. I was amazed.【 Hello everyone. It's hot, isn't it? Did anyone think, "Who's this guy?" after reading my first column? My main job is as a masseuse, but I also have another side: I'm a musician. My image onstage doesn't match my public image. Well, that's one of my most distinctive features. A few years ago, at a concert, I saw a slightly older mother standing in front of the stage. She was really into the music and looked at me with such joy. Seeing this, I felt so happy that I played my solo while looking at her. I'll never forget that moment. It made me realize that music has the power to enrich the soul, regardless of age or gender. It was also a moment when I felt glad to be in a band. The "Ihatov Music Festival," a music event like this, will be held at Nahan Plaza in Hanamaki on August 7th and 8th. This music festival is going to be exciting! Music lovers of all genres and ages will perform at this event. Of course, I'm one of them. Please come and experience the wonderful feeling of unity between performers and audience members. Admission is free. We look forward to seeing you! 】 Third time: Before the earthquake, I participated in this Appi Relay Marathon. That's what got me started running. I formed a team with friends from Konami Sports Club Kitakami and took turns running. We all completed the 42.195km run. In my book, "The Chiropractor of Tamagawa Onsen," I strongly emphasized how the joy of sports leads to good health.【 Thank you so much for all your support at the Ihatov Music Festival Live! I'm so grateful to everyone. Next, I've set my sights on the Appi Relay Marathon, fitting for autumn, the season of sports. I can't relax unless I'm always doing something, so I'm going to let off all my energy by running a marathon! By the way, customers have been asking me a lot lately, "What kind of exercise should I do?" If you're going to do something, it's pointless if you don't enjoy it. But the reality is that many people give up before they even find enjoyment in a sport. So, try changing your way of thinking a little. The key is to keep doing it if it's fun. Take walking, for example. If you're going to walk, why not look for a handsome man? Talk to him! Of course, I'm joking. You spot a cool guy 100 meters ahead. Your eyes are fixed on him. Try being conscious of yourself at this point. You're making this discovery because of your good posture. Even if you're conscious of improving your posture, you don't really notice your own body. It's just a matter of adding a little fun to your walking. I think this is a concept that can be applied to work as well. Just by adding a new layer of fun, you will shine. Find a wonderful man. What? You don't have one nearby? Then please come and see me in Hiraizumi. 】Fourth time: A funny story. An incident that happened with my mother and myself. I thought that readers might get bored of free papers if they focused too much on the same topics, so I always wrote about a variety of topics. Maybe that's my signature style.【 Sweet omelets are spicy!!! I ran the Appi Relay Marathon. And I beat my target time! Though not particularly fast... I simply discovered the joy of running, unrelated to effort or willpower, and ran around Chusonji Temple every morning. This is the result. For example, even in studies, if you experience the joy of solving problems, it's more likely to lead to better grades. I believe this "fun" is the most important thing. Breakfast after such a running practice. The omelet was so spicy that it felt like it was burning my heart. I asked my mother, who had made it, "Did you put anything in it?" She replied, "It's the same as always." What's wrong with my palate? Maybe something's wrong with my body... I'm always talking big about health, so I never thought this would happen to me. My mother said,"Of course it's sweet. I made it," she said, before putting the omelet in her mouth."It's the same as always." However, after a few seconds,"It's spicy. What is this?"I realized the reason. He had been heating chili peppers he'd picked in his garden the day before in a frying pan. Since he hadn't used any oil, he had made tamagoyaki (rolled omelet) in the pan without washing it. "So that's why it's spicy!"Ladies, please don't try this at home after reading this. 】Fifth time: My writing style is characterized by a punchline at the end. Not a carp on a cutting board, but a sea bream on a cutting board. I tried to convey the atmosphere at work in this way.【 Sea bream on a cutting board. With autumn being the season for appetite, you might be wondering what would happen if I gained any more weight, but I'm fine this year. I'm working out hard! I say, but my toned body is... The other day, after finishing my usual treatment and receiving my payment, a customer (who looked a little older than me) smiled brightly and asked me. "Are you tired?" "No, I'm fine," I replied, but I felt strange, like she'd seen right through me."What are you talking about! If I'm tired, You can't make you feel better. Just lie down there!" I was shocked. It was the first time I'd ever experienced anything like this. It was such a kind gesture, so I took advantage of it. "What's this? Everything's so stiff! Is this the body of someone who preaches about health?" I couldn't say anything. And just as she reached for my waist, I cried out, "Ouch!"And she smacked me across the buttocks and said, "Be quiet!" I was no different from a carp on a chopping block. No, not a carp. It was a sea bream. Why sea bream?A word to the customer who helped me loosen up my body!Thank you (Arigatai) In Japan, expressing gratitude to someone is said as "Arigatai."Sea bream is called " 鯛 Tai " in Japanese.Instead of writing "arigatou" (thank you to the customer) in my column, I wrote "Ariga（鯛）tai." 】This is my sixth and final column of 2010.【 This year's final column is about music. Japanese bands like "Ikimonogakari" and "Kobukuro" have beautiful lyrics and melodies that evoke Western music and Japanese folk music from the 1970s. It's as if the music of the 1970s has been brought back to life. They have the elegance of the Carpenters and the Eagles, and even their rock songs are explosive with power. They say "the good old days," but playing in a band, I feel like music is never old or new. I was captivated by the sight of Kenji Sawada singing with his band in the Japanese music scene of the 1970s. Listening to it now, it still doesn't feel dated. The intro to his song "TOKIO," in particular, is hard rock. It really builds up anticipation. I could go on and on about music, but if there's one song title that best sums up my current state of mind, it's this one: "I Want to Tell You Thank You" ("Ikimonogakari"). To all my regular readers,I'd like to take this opportunity to make an announcement. I will be helping out at the IBC Radio event on December 24th. Last year I participated in Ichinoseki City, but this year I will be participating in Kitakami City. Please lend me your support to help bring happiness to people with disabilities. Thank you very much. 】 "I Want to Tell You Thank You" ("Ikimonogakari"). "TOKIO"January 29, 2011 - This is my final column. An introduction to the American rock band Journey.【 "America," "travel," and "rock band"—doesn't that sound familiar? I was busy treating patients at both days of the IBC Radisson. Thank you so much for all your support!For my first column of the year, I'd like to invite you on a journey through Western music. I'd like to introduce a world-famous American band. When you think of America, travel, and rock bands, some of you probably already know what's going on. That's right. The band in question is "Journey," whose Japanese translation means "travel." They're often played on morning news programs, and their song "Separate Ways" was the song that Japan used to win the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Journey was formed in San Francisco in 1973 and is still going strong today. What makes this band so amazing is that, while their music is hard rock, it's also incredibly melodic and easy to listen to. It had such an impact on the Japanese music scene in the 1980s that it created the industrial rock genre. While rock bands are typically guitar-centric, this band's well-balanced performance, featuring guitar, drums, bass, and keyboards, is what sets them apart. It's a well-known story that a struggling, historic British band made a comeback by emulating Journey's musical style. I first heard them when I was in middle school. I was inspired by Journey and started a band. It gives me so much energy and motivation. I encourage everyone to give it a listen. 】I used puns skillfully to brighten up mornings in Iwate Prefecture!! I put this experience to good use, pouring my heart into writing through the newspaper. The live show in Kichijoji, the Idumiya flagship store in Omiya, and the column I wrote all have in common a straightforward attitude and a constant smile on my face. Did you see my smile in the column? It was in a photo, wasn't it?
出産・子育て
ファッション
美容・コスメ
健康・ダイエット
生活・インテリア
料理・食べ物
ドリンク・お酒
ペット
趣味・ゲーム
映画・ＴＶ
音楽
読書・コミック
旅行・海外情報
園芸
スポーツ
アウトドア・釣り
車・バイク
パソコン・家電
そのほか
すべてのジャンル
