Monday, January 12
The former mayor in our prefecture, who had resigned over her behavior, was re-elected. In the run-up to the vote, the media had been so eager to link her to the word “love hotel” and the opposition kept screaming “morality.” And the moment the vote closed, the news announced she won back the seat.
Tuesday, January 13
I woke up too early, fell back to sleep, and overslept. I went to the local shrine for my New Year’s visit. It was a quiet and beautiful day. I always like seeing the omikuji papers tied to the branches. It’s beautiful to see people’s hopes hanging there.
Wednesday, January 14
I went to the dentist to remove the stitches. Yay. I have another round later this winter. Nay.
Friday, January 16
As of 2026, it is true that love hotels in Japan are not entirely turned into places to sing karaoke or play Jenga with friends yet. And yes, unlike France, an alleged extramarital affair, whether true or not, can seriously damage a person’s reputation in this country. Let alone politicians. However, I think bringing the word “morality” into this case was such a bad move. Because, in case you forgot, she was first elected in response to corruption.
This week’s track
Shikao Suga – これからむかえにいくよ Live ver. (Korekara mukaeni ikuyo)
