The streets were completely white and quiet. Trees, cars, rooftops — everything softened by snow.

I walked to my usual café after my early indoor cycling workout. Hot coffee, my laptop, and a calm start to the day.

Even with heavy snow, life here moves normally. Trains run on time. Shops open as always. People go to work like nothing happened.

Sometimes I forget how unusual this city is.

Living in one of the snowiest big cities in the world feels normal to me now. But maybe it's not normal at all.

This is my everyday life in Sapporo.

Nothing special. Just a quiet morning under the snow.