Where are you from originally?
Japan

When did you move and where did you move to?
I first came to London about ten years ago.

Why did you decide to move there? Was the decision related to your music?
Because of the world wide mega famous music scene in the UK, oh yes.

In what ways is your new home country different from your old one?
UK is rough... People have attitude, the society is free thinking, though it's becoming more like capitalistic Japan but still money isn't everything to people.

Did you have any particular difficulties when you first arrived?
Yes a lot. Things don't work usually and some people were useless and unkind about sorting things out also the language difficulties make things frustrating.

How has moving to a new country influenced your music?
I'm more creative with inspiration.

What tips would you give to a band/artist considering moving to a new country?
Go out, see and meet the local bands, being in the scene is something that you can't feel from reading a paper.

Interview by Paul Madden
Photograph by Vicki Smith
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