A Morning That Wakes Me Up

“A Morning That Wakes Me Up.”

A hot spring village nestled in the mountains.

Hills and slopes that make a full 5 km run difficult to complete.

Before breakfast with everyone at eight, I head out for a short run to wake myself up.

The memories of visiting this hot spring town more than a decade ago seem to return, if only faintly.

A place where even after running through its streets, 3 km is enough to see almost everything.

A moment that awakens the person I am today through the memories of the past.

Perhaps this journey will stay with me even longer, because it continues to add new memories to Kobe.

Let’s run!