Learning from SAKAMOTO DAYS! The Preciousness of Daily Life and Human Nature

1. The value of the "taken for granted" hidden in daily life

How much do you appreciate the things you take for granted in your daily life?

Waking up in the morning, eating a meal, laughing with someone—.

These all feel "normal."

However, it is often only when we lose them that we realize their importance.

The popular manga that makes us realize this "preciousness of daily life" is

the popular manga

"SAKAMOTO DAYS"

2. Insights brought by the contrast between a former hitman and daily life

The protagonist of "SAKAMOTO DAYS," Taro Sakamoto, is a legendary hitman who was once called the strongest.

However, after meeting the woman he loves, he abandoned the world of hitmen and now spends peaceful days with his family as the owner of the "Sakamoto Store."

What is interesting here is the contrast between the "extraordinary" where Sakamoto once traded lives and his current "daily life."the contrast between the "extraordinary" where Sakamoto once traded lives and his current "daily life"

• Past: A world where one survives by taking lives

• Present: Days spent protecting family and interacting with the local community

It is precisely because of this contrast that the value of the "ordinary life" Sakamoto has chosen is conveyed so effectively.

And, readers are also unconsciously led to reflect on the gratitude they feel for their own daily lives.

3. Facing "death" through the world of hitmen

Although "SAKAMOTO DAYS" is a work with strong comedic elements, "death" is always present at its core.

In Sakamoto's past world, taking lives was his job.

However,

what Sakamoto chose was

a "way of life that protects lives."

This change represents not just a difference in profession, but a fundamental shift in his values as a human being.

Through Sakamoto's choices,

・"What is death?"

・"What is the meaning of living?"

It naturally makes you think.

We get so used to daily life that we take 'living' for granted.

Through Sakamoto's way of life,

'The very fact that we are alive is a miracle'

'being able to spend our daily lives as usual, as if it were a given'

it makes us realize.

4. Why does "SAKAMOTO DAYS" resonate with modern people?

The reason this manga resonates with so many readers is perhaps because we, living in modern society, "tend to forget the value of daily life." Isn't that it?

I suspect that many people "want to unconsciously feel it again." Because,

Because

• we are chased by work and time passes quickly

• we are buried in routines and want to seek something special

• Getting so absorbed in smartphones and social media that we neglect the precious time spent with the people right in front of us

However, the fact that someone like Sakamoto, who has known the extreme world of a "hitman," chooses the "happiness of an ordinary life" serves as a catalyst that makes us think,"It's okay to cherish everyday life more."

5. Three actions you can take right now to enrich your daily life

It would be a waste to just read "SAKAMOTO DAYS" and feel the "gratitude for daily life."

By actually putting it into action, you can gain a mindset that leads to a richer life.

To do that,

(1) Create time to sharpen your five senses

In the time you usually spend unconsciously,

"Seeing," "hearing," "touching"

"Tasting," "smelling"

Enjoy them consciously

Sight: Carefully observe the sunset, changes in the color of the sky, and the city scenery

Hearing: Listen closely to your favorite music or the sounds of nature (the sound of rain, wind, etc.)

Touch: Wear clothes with a pleasant texture, or wrap your hands around a warm drink

Taste: Chew slowly and savor, be mindful of the flavors of ingredients

Smell: Use a hand cream with a scent you like, enjoy the aroma of coffee in the morning

➡️ Shift from "days that just pass by" to "a daily life full of discoveries"!

② Make "small challenges" a habit

It doesn't have to be a big challenge. Just by experiencing small changes or new things, you can break out of a rut and feel yourself growing.

✅️ Try walking a new path
(Changing the scenery changes your mood)

✅️ Try a book or movie in a genre you don't usually choose
(It broadens your world)

✅️ Try changing your morning routine a little
(Stretch right after waking up, try a different drink, etc.)

✅️ Wear clothes you don't usually wear
(It's a change of pace and you can discover a new you)

➡️From "the same old days" to "a slightly more interesting daily life"!

③ "Value your connections with people"

"Talking to someone" enriches your heart more than you think.

Send a message to a friend asking, "How have you been lately?"

Say even just one word of "thank you" to your family

Try saying "That was delicious" to the staff at a restaurant

Try reacting to someone's post on X (formerly Twitter)

"Interaction with people = circulation of energy"

You don't have to do anything grand; small communications add warmth to your daily life.

➡️ From "a daily life completed alone" to "a daily life connected with others"!

Just by being mindful of these three things

the "ordinary" aspects of daily life will turn into something "a little special."

Especially

・"Using your five senses"

・"Small challenges"

・"Connecting with people"

This is also effective when you are feeling down or stuck in a rut!

Summary

"SAKAMOTO DAYS" is not just an action manga, but a work that makes us reaffirm the "value of daily life" and the "meaning of living."

Before you get buried in the routine of daily life, let's take a look at your own life right now!

"Instead of wishing for what you don't have, appreciate what you do have"

Casual moments are truly irreplaceable treasures.

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