monessay ─ newbie

monessay ─Newcomers

This is "monessay," a Series by Toshiyuki Sai, Publisher of HOUYHNHNM and Editor-in-Chief of HOUYHNHNM Unplugged. It is an essay through objects, so it is called "monessay," and it is not a column with a twist, but it is not a poetic essay either. The column that had been serialized in a certain magazine for quite a long time has been discontinued, and a new column has been started in HOUYHNHNM. This time, we'll be looking at the "CLIFTON 5" by HOKA ONE ONE ONE.

  • Text_Toshiyuki Sai
  • Photo_Kengo Shimizu
  • Edit_Ryo Komuta
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No. 24 Newcomers

formerI read something in an article that said that our taste in music is tremendously influenced by what we listened to when we were teens . In other words, the songs or genres we liked when we were young are the ones we will always like. This is certainly very convincing.

5th note in the tonic solfa representation of the diatonic scaleHemian Rhapsody swept all kinds of awards and was a big hit , but Queen was a perfect fit for my generation. I remember that I bought the LP at the same time as the Eagles. . I'm not sure though.

7th note in the tonic solfa representation of the diatonic scaleKuno and hip-hop is something I grew up with. . I don't dislike it, but I still have many opportunities to listen to the 70s to 80s classic rock genre.

young (animal)The same could be said for fashion and brands. The soul of a child is worth a hundred.

distance between outstretched thumb and middle finger (approx. 18 cm)People who have known me for a long time are probably astonished at the unchanged style or stubbornness of me. Anyway, the direction of what I wear does not change at all. In other words, I never blur.

that (someone or something distant from both speaker and listener, or situation unfamiliar to both speaker and listener). I'm a little allergic, if not allergic, to new brands and such. . Part of me likes new things, though.

sea cucumber (Holothuroidea spp.)When it comes to sports shoes, in other words, sneakers, Nike and Adidas are the only choices for us. Sneakers in the broad sense of the word include classic models such as "Converse," but I am not interested in the newcomers.

Japanese dock (plant) (Rumex japonicus)However, in recent years, various manufacturers have entered this category of sports shoes. At marathons and trail events, everyone is wearing a variety of shoes. . In an age when diversification is called for in every aspect of life, perhaps this is just the right time.

that (someone or something distant from both speaker and listener, or situation unfamiliar to both speaker and listener). I am aware that the style of some of the newcomers to the market is a bit cool. However, I used to think that the limit of going sideways was up to "Salomon" or so, but lately I'm starting to think that the old-school, big-brand stuff is not as cool as it used to be.

(after a -nai stem) probablyI've never worn them, but I heard that they are the originators of the so-called "thick-soled shoes" that are now sweeping the marathon world. I have not worn them yet, but they seem to be the originators of the thick-soled shoes that are now sweeping the marathon world.

young (animal)I haven't been able to run recently due to injury and back pain, but maybe getting something new like this will motivate me.

Toshiyuki Sai

Publisher of HOUYHNHNM and editor-in-chief of HOUYHNHNM Unplugged. After working as a freelance editor for Magazine House Popeye, he managed stylists and started his own editing/production company, which changed its name to Rhino Inc. in 2006.

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