F-Stop Magazineに掲載されました。ここからまた一歩。
ZINEの編集を終え、一区切りついた感覚がありました。
でも同時に、何か次の段階へ進まなければという思いも、静かに心の中で芽生えていました。
そんなとき、F-Stop Magazine “#OpenTheme2025” にて、
わたしの作品が2点掲載されたという知らせが届きました。
タイミング的にも、意味的にも、
いまのわたしにとって、大きな励みになっています。
これからも、自分のまなざしを信じて、
“今ここ”を感じること、
その一瞬を大切にしていきたいと思います。
この風をよりよく感じていきたいと思います。
https://www.fstopmagazine.com/groupexhibition.html
#OpenTheme2025FStop
Why are my photographs “snapshots”?
Because I’m the kind of person who
asks questions just by existing.
That’s why, when I meet a subject,
I just know—
“This is it.”
“This is the moment.”
“Right here.”
Why
that
moment?
It’s not just documentation.
It’s not a staged pose.
It’s the moment when something inside me stirs.
In that moment,
the subject isn’t speaking to me.
It’s asking me something.
“Hey… how do you see me now?”
And I answer—not with words,
but with the shutter of my soul.
That’s why what shows up in my photos
isn’t technical composition,
but depth of dialogue.
Even if they’re called “snapshots,”
they’re not just fragments of time.
They are reflections of the soul.
The world I capture through my lens
is a question, a response, and a resonance—
all at once.
And that’s the kind of photograph I want to keep taking.
“The Raw Stone of Empathy”
Sensitivity
is the raw stone of empathy.
In a world drowning in information,
people are becoming numb.
Out in the city,
faces show no expression.
No one yields the way.
People bump into each other
and don’t even say sorry.
Even when you make space for someone,
they don’t say “thank you.”
Everyone puts a lid on their feelings,
pretending like nothing ever happened.
But—
is that really okay?
While society keeps “evolving,”
our hearts are quietly aging.
Now is the time
to reclaim the power to feel.
A heart that can empathize
is a treasure we must never dull.
Why I Started This Blog
Scenery in front of me
I started this blog because I needed a space to express my inner thoughts.
By putting my experiences and realizations into words and sharing them, I can organize my ideas while creating something that resonates with others.
Writing deepens my thoughts and helps me understand myself more clearly, which I believe contributes to my personal growth. Additionally, if my experiences and insights can inspire or connect with others, that would be truly meaningful.
Another major reason is that sharing expands my world.
I use photography and words to tell stories, and I see blogging as the perfect tool to reach more people.
What Kind of Topics Will I Cover? And Why?
I will share content under the theme “Living Cool”, focusing on the following areas:
1. Self-Growth & Awareness
➡︎ Every day, I experiment with my own actions and habits to see how they shape me.
By sharing my realizations and discoveries, I hope to encourage readers to reflect on their own lives.
2. Photography & Storytelling
➡︎ I love capturing stories through photography, and I want to extend that into my blog.
By adding context and personal thoughts to each image, I can communicate emotions on a deeper level.
3. Lifestyle & Aesthetics
➡︎ I pursue a simple yet refined way of living.
I value self-improvement and believe that maintaining a strong sense of aesthetics in fashion, beauty, food, and daily habits contributes to becoming the best version of oneself.
Through sharing my journey, I want to inspire others to embrace their own unique way of living.
4. Connections & Community
➡︎ I cherish human connections.
That’s why I will write about the people I meet and the communities I create along the way.
By sharing stories born from these connections, I hope to offer fresh perspectives to my readers.
What I Aim to Achieve Through Blogging
This blog is not just a personal diary; it is both a record of my self-improvement and a source of motivation for others.
I am committed to refining my way of life and becoming even more confident, stylish, and intentional.
By documenting my journey in words, I want to convey the excitement of self-growth and the importance of pursuing one’s own path.
Ultimately, I want my words to create a movement—something powerful enough to inspire and influence others.
That’s why I will continue this blog, always evolving along the way.
Summary
• Why I started this blog: To express myself and expand my world through storytelling.
• Topics I will cover: Self-growth & awareness, photography & storytelling, lifestyle & aesthetics, and human connections.
• What I aim for: To pursue a cool way of living, document the process, and inspire others through my journey.
Through this blog, I will embody the essence of “Living Cool”!
When I uploaded my blog in Japanese on Facebook, someone mentioned that they couldn’t read it because it wasn’t in English.
As part of my SEO strategy, I have decided to structure my blog into separate formats for English and Japanese.
With this approach, I am now fully committed to starting my blog and refining my thoughts through writing.
Thanks !