星野誠 makoto hoshino

2025.2.8

今朝5時頃にミラノの地へ到着。2月のヨーロッパはただでさえ日が短いのに、さらに天気はあいにくの雨模様で、街全体がしっとりと静まり返っている。ミラノ、オフシーズンの冬、しかも雨となると、かなり静か。この時期の日の出は7時半頃なので、一日の始まりが早くても空はまだ薄暗い。時差ぼけも加わり、不思議と夢のような一日の始まり。

朝イチから仕事の展示会へ

朝5時の到着後、そのまま8時から14時くらいまで仕事の展示会に顔に。今は円安なので、ただ見て回るだけのつもりだった。でも、結局、予定以上に買ってしまった。

ミラノ中心部へ、雨の街を歩く

展示会を早めに切り上げ、ミラノの中心街に移動した。通りは雨でぬかるみ、昼間だというのに空は灰色のまま。道路は広々としていて、人通りも少ない。カフェを覗いても、観光客の姿は見当たらない。

中学二年の娘と二人旅

今回は中学2年生の娘との二人旅。娘にとっては、日本から一番遠いところだ。街並みや食文化の違い、この季節の冷え込みや雨など、まだ「本当の海外」という実感はないよう。

ファッションや観光で華やかなイメージの強いミラノだけれど、冬の雨の日に訪れると驚くほど閑散としている。まるで有名な観光地とは思えないほど静か。娘も「日本と比べると夜明けが遅いね」「人が少ないね」といった言葉。

静かなイタリア、ヨーヨーロッパの冬ならではのしっとりとした魅力。この独特の静けさ、娘にとって何かしら思い出になればいいな。明日はヴェニスへ。

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Milan Day One: A Quiet Morning

I arrived in Milan at around five o’clock this morning. February in Europe already means shorter daylight hours, and to top it off, the weather was rainy, leaving the entire city feeling hushed and still. With it being the off-season and the added drizzle, Milan is remarkably quiet right now. At this time of year, sunrise is around 7:30, so even if you start your day early, the sky remains dim. Combine that with jet lag, and it gives the morning a dreamlike quality.

Off to a Trade Show First Thing

After arriving at 5 a.m., I went straight to a trade show from about 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Given how weak the yen is at the moment, I planned to just browse. But in the end, I still ended up purchasing more than I intended.

Wandering Through Rainy Milan

I wrapped up at the show a bit earlier than planned and headed into Milan’s city center. The streets were slick from the rain, and despite it being daytime, the sky stayed a dull gray. The roads were wide and open, with few people out and about. Even peeking into cafés, I saw hardly any tourists.

A Trip for Two with My Junior High Daughter

This time, I’m traveling with my daughter, who’s in her second year of junior high. For her, this is the farthest she’s ever been from Japan. From the difference in cityscapes and food culture to the cold, rainy weather typical of this season, she still doesn’t quite feel the full impact of being “truly abroad” yet.

Although Milan is usually associated with fashion and bustling tourism, on a rainy winter day, it’s surprisingly deserted—so much so that it’s hard to believe it’s a famous destination. My daughter mention how late it gets light compared to Japan and how few people are around.

Embracing the Quiet of Italy and a European Winter

This subdued side of Italy captures the unique, gentle charm of a European winter. I hope the distinctive stillness of this place becomes a meaningful memory for my daughter. Tomorrow, we’re off to Venice.

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