Congratulations to all students who will be starting a new semester in April, and to all those who will graduate and become new members of society. Starting a new life means putting yourself in a new environment. You may find yourself feeling nervous because you are no longer with your familiar friends, or in a situation where you don't know anyone. You may find yourself accumulating stress and fatigue without even realizing it. It is important to have a good balance when working. Don't just sleep all day on your days off, but go outside and release stress to make the most of your time off.

Why not try something you've never done before on your days off?

I think there are many people who can't get out of bed to relieve the fatigue of work on weekdays. If you don't have a goal to do something or challenge yourself, you will end up wasting your precious holidays. So why not try something you've never done before? It doesn't have to be something simple. For example, try doing laundry or cleaning, or cooking, and when you do it for the first time, you won't know what's going on and it will take a lot of effort. If you think it's fun or that you could do it more efficiently, make it a hobby for your holidays.

Trying new things

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Find what you love

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Becoming a hobby

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You can do what you want on your days off

If you can get into this habit, you will have a mindset that allows you to grow for life, but the first thing that is difficult is to try something new. For those who don't know what to do, I would like to introduce some recommended things that you have never tried before.

1. Go to a stylish cafe

(Reference: https://ofurocafe-utatane.com/service)

When we say a stylish cafe, we don't mean a cafe in a famous tourist spot with a beautiful view. The recommended stylish cafe is a cafe designed with a world view in mind. It is also called a concept cafe. Even if it is not a tourist spot, there are wonderful spaces, and by immersing yourself in the world view, you can relax and feel motivated to go again. For example, there is a bookstore called "BOOK AND BED" where you can read many manga and novels on the bookshelf and stay overnight, and there is a cafe called "Ofuro Café" where you can change clothes in a designated room, take a bath, eat, read manga, relax in a hammock, and relax. Recently, there are more and more cafes that have been renovated from old houses, which give you a traditional atmosphere. Why not try looking for a stylish cafe near where you live?

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Ofuro Café Official Homepage

2. Walk around tourist areas where traditional townscapes remain

When I see a landscape lined with Japanese houses, I somehow feel nostalgic and nostalgic. Places where old buildings remain are Kawagoe, Kyoto, Kanazawa, Kurashiki, and many more. It's nice to enjoy a stroll with a camera in hand, and since many of these places have become tourist destinations, it might be a good idea to try some food while you're there. If you go with friends or as a couple, I'm sure you'll have some wonderful memories.

3. Try making things

You feel an attachment to things you make yourself, like gardening. I think that many working adults starting a new life feel that they are missing many things. Instead of buying what you are missing, why not try making it yourself? Recently, you can experience various crafts, such as pottery, glass making, accessory making, and mini bonsai. If you discover an interest in craftsmanship, it would be nice to make it your hobby.

4. Change into a kimono and take a walk

Kimono are often worn on special occasions such as graduation ceremonies and coming-of-age ceremonies. If you try wearing a kimono on a regular basis, you may realize how comfortable it is. Even if you don't know how to wear a kimono, we recommend renting one, as many stores will help you put it on and help you put it on. Some stores offer discounts if you visit in a kimono, and just wearing it can make you feel different from usual.

I think it would be a wonderful hobby if you could rent a kimono, get to like it, and wear it yourself. Just wearing a kimono is wonderful, as there are words like "kimono boys" and "kimono girls" that are trending these days, so I hope you will take advantage of this service.

For kimono rental, head to VASARA Kimono Rental, which has 20 stores nationwide and boasts the largest number of stores in Japan. Women can easily wear cute kimonos, and kimonos are also available for men. You can also try out things you've never done before in a kimono, so we hope you'll give it a try.

You can find store information for Kimono Rental VASARA here.

5. Watching sports

Watching sports, not just by playing the sport yourself, but by professionals who have dedicated their lives to that sport, can be exciting and moving. There are many things to watch, such as sumo, known as Japan's national sport, baseball, which is popular nationwide and where students devote their youth to, and soccer, which has many players who are active overseas and is rooted in domestic regions such as the J-League. You don't need to understand the rules. What's important is whether it's fun to watch. Recently, with the increase in online streaming, it has become possible to watch overseas sports at home. Even people who are not good at sports often find themselves enjoying them, so please give them a try.

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Spend a meaningful holiday and improve yourself

Holidays are time when you can do whatever you want to do in addition to work or study. You can try out some of the things we have introduced first, or if there is something you like from your past experiences, you can continue doing it or start something new to make the time more meaningful. Increase the things you can do and have a wonderful time.