天災は忘れた頃に・・・

雨に烟る朝。雲が低い位置まで覆われる。

昼過ぎになりモヤモヤが晴れ

建物がくっきり浮かびあがる。

仕事後、直ちに渋谷へ移動。

待ちに待ったラーメン屋さん。

ゆっくり味わい、胃も落ち着く。

エスカレータでワンフロア上がったところでは

弾き語りライブが演奏されており、

食後の憩いでしばし鑑賞。

夜になりまた雨足が激しくなり大雨の予感。

地震といい台風といい人間が抗えない天災、

何事もなく来週を迎えたい。

A misty, rainy morning. The clouds hang low.

By early afternoon, the haze clears,

and the buildings emerge in sharp relief.

After work, I headed straight to Shibuya.

It was the ramen shop I’d been looking forward to for so long.

I savored every bite, and my stomach settled.

One floor up on the escalator,

a singer-songwriter was performing a live set,

so I stopped to watch for a while as a post-meal treat.

As night fell, the rain picked up again, and it felt like a downpour was coming.

Whether it’s earthquakes or typhoons, these are natural disasters beyond human control—

I just hope next week passes without incident.

梅雨最中

昨日、朝からモクモクの空模様は一日続き、今朝は雨降りのスタートとなる。梅雨はまだ始まったばかり。週末接近する2つの台風がぶつかって昇華するなんてないか。

Yesterday, the sky was filled with thick, billowing clouds from the morning on, and that weather lasted all day; this morning started off with rain. The rainy season has only just begun. I wonder if the two typhoons approaching this weekend might collide and dissipate.

季節逆行！？

A northerly wind has been blowing since this morning, and it feels a bit chilly in short sleeves.

This is the first time I’ve felt this cool since the rainy season began.

July is just a week away, but does that mean summer is slipping away?

今朝から北風が吹いていて、半袖では少し肌寒く感じます。

梅雨入りして以来、こんなに涼しく感じたのは初めてです。

7月まであと1週間ですが、もしかすると夏が過ぎ去りつつあるのでしょうか？

夏至

夏至の日曜日から2日経ち徐々に昼の時間が短くなってきた、と思う。まだ梅雨の最中でどんより天候が続く。スッキリしない空模様でも前を向き、マークくんとシティくんを見習い颯爽とした出で立ちでいたい。

It’s been two days since the Sunday of the summer solstice, and I feel like the days are gradually getting shorter. We’re still in the middle of the rainy season, and the weather remains gloomy. Even with this dreary sky, I want to keep looking forward and follow Mark and City’s example by maintaining a brisk and cheerful demeanor.

まったりと

淡々とした日々。気づけば週末がやってきた。
今日も一日仕事あるけど笑顔で楽しく過ごしていく。「笑う門には福来たる」ファイト自分。

Just another ordinary day. Before I knew it, the weekend was here.

I’ve got work to do today, too, but I’m going to get through it with a smile and enjoy myself. “A smiling face brings good fortune.” Come on, me!

気分一新

昨日は朝から雨。はっきりしない天気のまま夕刻へ。梅雨どきの空。本日は晴れる予報なので気分一新、上へ、上へ❢

It rained all day yesterday, starting in the morning. The weather remained unsettled until evening—a typical rainy season sky. The forecast calls for sunshine today, so I’m feeling refreshed and ready to go higher and higher❢

笑顔

季節はすっかり夏の様相。一日の気温差は10℃以上もあるが昼は30℃に届く勢い。日中は少し動くだけで汗ばむ気候となった。陽の光に照らされビル群も輝きを増す。6月も後半戦。一年も半ば過ぎ。一日一日笑顔で前へ向いて進む。

Summer is definitely in the air. Although the daily temperature range is over 10°C, daytime temperatures are approaching 30°C. It’s gotten to the point where even the slightest movement during the day makes you break a sweat. Bathed in sunlight, the skyscrapers seem to shine even brighter. We’re now in the second half of June. More than half the year has passed. Day by day, I’m moving forward with a smile.

地震速報

昨日休みを取ったので今日が週初め。モヤイさん🗿今週もよろしくお願いします🙇

涼しい風が流れる朝から気温はどんどん上昇し、気づけば28℃の夏日。寒暖差激しい盆地気候。そして夜になったら久しぶりの震度3の地震。穏やかな気候になってくれる事を願うばかり。

I took yesterday off, so today feels like the start of the week. Moya-san🗿, I look forward to working with you again this week🙇

The morning started with a cool breeze, but the temperature kept climbing, and before I knew it, it was a summery 28°C. This basin climate sure has extreme temperature swings. Then, come nightfall, we had a magnitude 3 earthquake—the first in a while. I can only hope the weather settles down soon.

昔の人は桁違い

休日2日目。御徒町集合で「旧岩崎庭園」のあれこれ見学して回る。大先輩の解説の元、岩崎家の成り立ちから三菱に至る色々知る。全木造建築であるのにも驚き、地下通路、水洗トイレなどなど。明治時代にこんなしつらえがあったことに驚き。ビリヤード場もあった。まだまだ世の中知らない事だらけ。

Day two of my vacation. We met up in Okachimachi and toured the “Former Iwasaki Garden,” taking in all it had to offer. With commentary from a senior colleague, I learned all about the history of the Iwasaki family and how it led to the founding of Mitsubishi. I was amazed to find that the entire complex was built of wood, and was surprised to see features like underground passageways and flush toilets. It was astonishing to think that such amenities existed back in the Meiji era. There was even a billiards room. There’s still so much I don’t know about the world.

生麦事件

週末一日目。生麦事件の跡地とか幕末の神奈川宿あれこれ巡る。途中、出川哲朗の実家でお兄様と記念撮影。笑顔一杯の一日だった。

Day one of the weekend. I toured the site of the Namamugi Incident and various spots related to Kanagawa-juku from the late Edo period. Along the way, I took a commemorative photo with Tetsuro Degawa’s older brother at his family home. It was a day full of smiles.