A World in Balance — Machida, Tokyo

2026年11月5日

A World in Balance — Machida, Tokyo

Perhaps it is because their home is regularly opened to guests as a vacation rental.

Nano the miniature dachshund and cats Ato and Himari are wonderfully open and sociable. Even at our first meeting, their warm welcome made me so happy.

That never changed throughout my visits. Whenever it was playtime, they were full of enthusiasm and ready to keep their sitter entertained.

Nano would fetch a thrown toy and bring it right back to my hands when I said, “Give it to me.”

No matter how many dozens of times we repeated this, his dedication and enthusiasm never faded.

Meanwhile, Ato and Himari would lie on the sofa or table, quietly watching as if to say, “That looks like fun...”

When I played with Ato using a wand toy, Nano took his turn as the gentle observer.

There seemed to be an unspoken understanding and kindness among the three. Sharing their beautifully balanced little world left me feeling wonderfully peaceful.