Rush Hour in Paris

In this episode, I share a small but vivid memory from a morning in Paris — a side of the city that rarely makes it into the postcards. While we often picture Paris as all croissants, cafés, and quiet walks along the Seine, the truth is that its mornings can be just as chaotic as Tokyo’s. I still remember nearly missing my flight, caught in a packed RER train full of commuters. It was messy, human, and oddly grounding — a reminder that behind the beauty of Paris, there’s a real city pulsing with everyday life.