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I arrived at Milano Centrale Station, a place I also remember visiting 25 years ago. During the Olympic period, the station was crowded and vibrant, filled with travelers from all over the world. There was even a dedicated platform for high-speed trains, similar to Japan’s Shinkansen, adding a modern rhythm to the historic architecture....

I don’t often have the chance to watch winter sports, so my very first ice hockey game ended up being at the Olympics. The match featuring the U.S. women’s national team was largely one-sided, with the game unfolding at a strong American pace from start to finish. Their speed, coordination, and control on the...

It was my first time ever watching an Olympic event in person. By coincidence, I attended a figure skating qualifying round where a Japanese athlete was competing. The arena was filled with excitement, and I was surrounded by the passionate cheers of fans supporting their countries from all over the world. The energy in...

After a long flight, the wheels finally touched down in Milan. There’s always a quiet moment right after landing — that short pause between where you were and where you’re about to be. Leaving the airport, the air felt different. Crisp. Slightly dry. European winter light has a certain sharpness to it. As we...