
❄️ Lessons from the Road — In Sapporo’s Winter
When traveling, you realize the road is not just a path to your destination.
Every footprint tells a different story, and every pause holds a hidden lesson.

A tree standing alone in a snow-covered field. Quietly and steadfastly holding its place, much like the start of a day.
The first lesson is pace.
Some walk fast, others slow.
But more important than speed is direction.

Pulling a sled with a child through falling snow. Winter moves at a gentler, slower pace.
The second lesson is patience.
Waiting for the light to change, for the snow to ease, for the day to grow a little warmer.
In waiting, your mind calms, and the scenery before you becomes clearer.

Lights shining bright in the cold air. The night that comes after waiting glows all the more.
The third lesson is change.
The same road looks different in the morning and evening, on snowy days and sunny ones.
Change is what makes each day special.

A small trace left by a traveler. A smiling snowman becomes a story in itself.
The lessons from the road stay with you even after the journey ends.
They blend into daily life, helping you live each day with more ease.
To everyone reading this,
may warm winds and good company always walk beside you on your road.