PROFILE
He works as a graphic designer for an apparel company that handles OEM. His highly sensitive lifestyle is attracting attention from activities such as running and mountain climbing, which he also enjoys for fashion, to the sophisticated interior design of living alone.
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Running steadily builds confidence.
I run about 3 days a week, 10 km each. On holidays, he works out with friends. Chikara started running six months ago. A combination of factors led him to discover the joy of running.
I've always loved mountain climbing, but living in Tokyo, it's difficult to go every week. But living in Tokyo, it's difficult to go every week, and now that I'm over 25 and have gained weight, I wanted to make exercise more of a habit. So running, which is easy to start, was just right for me. At the same time, my friends who were climbing mountains with me also started running, and now we get together to run on our days off.
He has run in various places in Tokyo, including large parks with running courses such as Yoyogi Park and the Imperial Palace, and has realized the appeal of running. He also says that he was attracted to running from a fashion standpoint as well.
I saw people wearing cool clothes and running in the Korean fashion scene on Instagram. To be honest, I used to think that running was an adult, austere hobby. However, I saw people of my generation in Korea wearing running clothes and shoes for casual wear, and they looked really cool. I was fascinated by the fact that they not only ran, but also incorporated it into their daily fashion.
The running movement is taking off around the world these days. As the number of people running has increased, styles have also diversified, and many garage brands have been born. Chikara often checks out international brands on SNS and absorbs styles from the world view of their looks.
When I run, I tend to choose clothes with rather simple designs. But overseas runners who wear fluorescent or bright colors are also cool. That's why I like to wear colors I wouldn't wear in my daily life when I run."
He enjoys fashion, running with friends, and going to cafes and saunas after running. A day spent running has become a part of Chikara's daily routine.
I'm not very good at keeping going. But I am able to continue running. I think I am able to keep going because the sense of accomplishment after running is a small experience of success. I feel that the more I do it, the more I can do it. Also, since I started running, I have lost weight and have become more confident in my body, and I think I have gained some confidence in my daily life as well.
