From Gifu to Shinagawa
It has been exactly two months since I moved to Shinagawa, Tokyo. My morning view has changed completely. In Gifu, I saw mountains and felt a quiet atmosphere every day. Now, I see tall office buildings made of glass and steel. Every morning, I walk to the station and take the Rinkai Line to Osaki.
The Time to Switch My Mind
My commute is only 20 minutes, but this time is very important for me. It is a “switching time.” During the walk and the train ride, my mind changes from a private person to a professional scientist. I leave my apartment and prepare for my work in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR).
From February to April
I arrived in Tokyo in February. At that time, the wind from Tokyo Bay was very cold. Now, it is April, and the air is soft. I can feel the change of seasons even in the big city. I see people wearing lighter coats, and I noticed small flowers blooming near the office buildings. I miss the quiet time in Gifu sometimes, but I feel a similar atmosphere even in energetic Tokyo now.
Observing the Patterns
In my work as an epidemiologist, I always look for patterns in data. On my commute, I look for patterns in the city. After two months, I am starting to understand the rhythm of Tokyo. I am still a newcomer, but this 15-minute walk helps me observe the world before I look at my computer screen.
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