It’s not just cool (e); it’s an expression that goes beyond mere verbal concepts and enters the realm of cultural significance, aesthetic appeal, and social recognition.

It is a word that colors the daily lives of us Japanese people, describing something more than physical sensations, and expressing a state that many people aspire to reach. What exactly is the true nature of (e) people and things that are so sought after yet so elusive?

On the monozuki blog, I would like to trace the evolution of (e), explore its various aspects, and gradually reveal the essence of the (e) person within myself. From the past to today, how have (e)people and things shaped the world, inspired wonder and passion, and influenced culture and fashion?

As we dissect the roots of (e), je ne sais quoi, perhaps we will learn to incorporate some of that joyful vibe into our daily lives. After all, that may be the essence of (e)people and things.

It guides our lives, speaks without weaving words, and stimulates people’s sense of wonder. That is the culmination of (e) and what this blog is all about.