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OUTDOOR CHILLING vol.2A hipster's chill time spent outdoors.
MONTHLY JOURNAL Mar 2024

OUTDOOR CHILLING vol.2
Hip people chill time spent outdoors.

Chill" time to refresh yourself. Knowing how to do this is very important for people living in this busy world. Enjoying activities such as camping is great, but it is pointless if you are exhausted from all the preparation and time spent on the way to and from the camp. It is just an extension of your daily life, and with the sun as your ally, you can relax at home or in your neighborhood without overdoing it. Here is a peek into the trivial chill time of various people.

  • Photo_Goya Shingo, Junpei Ishikawa
  • Text_Sota Nagashima
  • Edit_Amane Yasuda

Communication that comes from a morning walk.

PROFILE

Ken Hasegawa
Good good not bad Owner

Last year, he opened a coffee stand "Good good not bad" in Shibuya, and presides over Rivermouth inc. He is involved in various food and beverage-centered initiatives, including directing the Ikejiri-Ohashi gyoza restaurant "包" and the Gakugeidaigaku "chururu".
Instagram: @takeshihasegawa5599

-Do you like to take a walk during your outdoor chill time?

Yes, I do. I often go for walks in the morning. There are a few chill spots among them. Camelback" near Yoyogi Park is a cozy, good-vibes place, and I often come here because the owner Kei-chan (Keitaro Suzuki) has been my friend for about 10 years. We sit on this terrace and drink coffee, and he introduces me to his friends , and we get chatty. It's a morning activity for old men (laughs). Kei-chan and I had been talking about working together someday, and this morning activity led us to open "Good good not bad" together.

-That's a nice flow from morning activities to work as well.

I used to be less of a morning person because there were times when I drank more alcohol, but with the Corona disaster and all, I don't drink much anymore. . then, on the contrary, I feel like I brought the social hours of the night into the morning and afternoon. When you communicate in a chill atmosphere in the morning, you get to see a side of people you don't know and have constructive conversations. . I realized that nighttime is fine, but mornings have their own advantages. Good good not bad" is a place where that kind of communication can easily happen, and that is why we were so particular about the décor and seating layout.

-I see. When you go out for a walk, do you carry as little luggage as possible?

Yes, I basically carry nothing by hand. . I carry my phone, wallet, and maybe a camera. The sunglasses I wore today are from Garrett Leight and are light and comfortable, so they are perfect for chill time. The shoes I'm wearing today are " Dr. Martens. I have been wearing them since I was a teenager, not only because they are comfortable, but also because I like the brand's deep connection with music and culture. Wearing something that fits you and that you are familiar with may be the secret to staying comfortable.

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