What’s the first thing you do after a live?
– I’ve got way too much energy, so I run all the way to next venue.

If you could give yourself anything in the world as a Christmas present, what would it be?
– Something not too bulky.

If you were going to do a live overseas, which country would you pick?
– The Space Shuttle.

What kind of Christmas party do you like to have?
– A party on a boat, with 500 of my friends.

It’s almost Christmas, so if you became santa, how would you get into people’s houses?
– The chimney. If there isn’t one, I’ll make one.

What was the best Christmas present you ever received?
– Cake.

What CD have you listened to a lot lately?
– Something I listened to back when I first started playing guitar.

Aside from music, what have you put the most effort into?
– Improving my eyesight.

When do you compose songs? Is there a place you always go to do it? Like, on your bed or something…
– When I can, well, it depends.

What is music to you?
– Joy.

Is there a job or business you’d like to try working just once?
– F1 Driver. But one that drives really safe.

What refreshes you, lately?
– Soup.

Is there something or someone you would like to produce?
– Myself, ’cause I’m clumsy.

Please tell us something you try to do regularly to maintain your figure.
– 30km of jogging, 3km of swimming.

If you were going to be in a movie or dorama, what kind of part would you like to play?
– Something Asada Jirou would write.

If you could meet and talk to anyone you can think of, who would it be?
– Crayon Shin-chan.

When you were a kid, what did you do with your new year’s money?
– I bought puramoderu and stuff?

What can’t you quit?
– Guitar.

What time do you get up and what time do you go to bed?
– I wake up at noon, go to bed at 8 am.

When you go overseas (for travel or for tours) is there something you absolutely must bring?
– My passport.

What is the source of your energy?
– My inquiring mind.

Name three manga characters you like.
– Crayon Shin-chan, Golgo 13, Shima Kousaku

What kind of flowers do you like?
– ~Like a flower~ blooming in the fields (Nou ni Saku Hana no you ni)

Is there something you’re so obsessed with lately that you can’t help it?
– Guitar.

What’s made you cry lately?
– A movie I saw.

When you’re tired of work or life, what do you do to cheer yourself up again?
– Guitar.

What kind of person do you think you were in your past life?
– I have no idea. Somebody tell me.

Do you have any personal rules to follow? Even if it’s a brand new one!
– Before I start playing guitar, I need to make sure my hands aren’t full.

If you were an animal, what would you be? Also, why?
– A koala. ‘Cause I take things easy.

Please tell us about an interesting episode concerning snow.
– My plane was delayed because of it.

What’s the first thing you do when you get up in the morning?
– Drink some water.

If you could bring just one thing with you to a deserted island, what would it be?
– A convenience store.