Canon's Diary
Action without thought is empty; thought without action is blind – Goethe

While living with schizophrenia, I move between Tokyo and Osaka. Through this journal, I hope to quietly share moments from my daily life—and memories from the journey I’ve taken with my illness.
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In Takatsuki, Osaka, winter does not bring much snow. I hear that it almost never settles on the ground. Still, by the time February arrives, the cold sharpens, and for the past few days fine grains of snow have wrapped the city as if they were drifting through the air. I walk about fifteen minutes…
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Wednesday, September 10, 2025.Today, I was scheduled to visit a client in Toyosu, Tokyo, on a business trip. Dressed in a white shirt without a tie, I left Settsu-Tonda Station at 8 a.m., boarded the Shinkansen from Kyoto, and headed toward Shinagawa. Just yesterday, I had wrapped up a kickoff meeting with another client near…
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August 25, 2025. It was mostly a clear day. The heat outside was said to be relentless, but under COVID restrictions I did not leave my apartment, and so the true feel of the day remained beyond me. From my window I could see clouds drifting at times, but unlike yesterday, there was no thunder…
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Sunday, August 24, 2025.I just finished dinner and I’m now in my apartment in Osaka. During the day, the temperature soared above 36°C, but around 7 p.m., as darkness fell, the sound of rain began, soon followed by rumbling thunder. Since I haven’t drawn the curtains, the lightning flashes reflect strongly across my dimly lit…
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Thursday, June 5th.I woke up with a jolt. It was 6 a.m. The curtain was half open, and morning sunlight streamed into the room.Despite how much I drank last night, my body naturally wakes up around six. Strange.Still a little dazed, but no headache. I splashed cold water on my face, then took a shower.Breakfast…
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I woke up at 6:15 in the morning. When I opened the window, the sky was clear and the sun was dazzling. The room felt a little warm. It seemed I had run out of coffee.For breakfast, I had instant miso soup and rice with a raw egg dropped on top, seasoned with a dash…
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May 22nd. The sky is lightly overcast, but now and then, rays of the setting sun break through. I was working remotely today. I currently work in project management for a pump manufacturer. It’s a position I requested and was fortunate to transfer into last year. My job involves coordinating between clients and internal departments,…