Let's begin!

Q01: Where are you from?

Akita Prefecture

Q02: What is your blood type?

Type A

Q03: What do you think about your blood type?

It's accurate that I'm serious. People often ask me if I'm Type O...

Q04: What blood type do you think you're compatible with?

I don't think compatibility has anything to do with blood type.

Q05: What did you eat for dinner yesterday?

Steamed pork and vegetables, vinegared bamboo shoots with miso, and bean rice.

Q06: Can you recommend a delicious restaurant?

"Amore" (an Italian restaurant in Roppongi). Not only is it delicious, but the generous portions, like in foreign restaurants, were astonishing!

Q07: What is your favorite alcoholic beverage?

Champagne

Q08: What is your favorite food?

Anything is fine.

Q09: What is your specialty dish?

Simmered dishes.

Q10: What is always in your refrigerator?

Lots of vegetables.

Q11: What are your hobbies?

I've pursued many hobbies through various classes, but I'm currently taking a short break.

Q12: In one word, how would you describe your personality?

I have a good balance.

Q13: What is your strength?

The ability to concentrate deeply in the moment.

Q14: What is your weakness?

Despite that, I get bored easily over the long term.

Q15: Which is your dominant hand?

Right.

Q16: What is your motto?

"It'll be alright."

Q17: What is your fragrance today?

None.

Q18: What made you laugh the most recently?

I laugh every day... Ah, this morning I laughed at my dog's clumsy antics.

Q19: What made you angry the most recently?

The unprofessional attitude of someone in a certain profession.

Q20: What made you cry the most recently?

Reading "Southbound" (by Hideo Okuda, published by Kadokawa Bunko).

Q21: Who was your "idol" growing up?

When I was a child, my first idol was Hiromi Go.

Q22: What is your favorite place right now?

My office, which I recently moved into.

Q23: What do you do on your days off?

I take my dog to the park or go to the beach.

Q24: For your mobile phone, are you more of an email person or a phone call person?

I'm an email person. But I'm not very diligent about it.

Q25: How many emails do you send per day?

About 3 times?

I can't say! (laughs)

Q27: What do you do for your "health"?

Stretching.

Q28: Do you take any regular medication or supplements?

Transino, Pure Synergy.

Q29: Please recommend a diet method.

Avoid carbohydrates at night and go to bed early.

Q30: What is your average amount of sleep?

7 hours.

Q31: What do you wear to sleep?

Pajamas.

Q32: What is a simple way to relieve stress?

Stretching.

Q33: Do you have any pets? (If so, what breed, name, and why?)

Yes, a Polish Lowland Sheepdog named "Al."

Q34: What car are you currently driving?

Mercedes-Benz SL.

Q35: What is your favorite neighborhood in Tokyo and why?

Daikanyama (because my office is there) and the area near my home.

Q36: What is your favorite city in the world and why?

Hawaii. It's the place where I can relax the most among foreign countries.

Q37: What is your life motto?

To follow my intuition and act immediately when inspiration strikes.

Q38: Who is the person you most want to meet right now?

Noriyuki Higashiyama. I'd like to secretly observe his daily life and incorporate a sliver of that stoicism.

Q39: What is your best movie?

Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Q40: Who are your favorite actresses and actors?

Sophia Loren's vibrant strength and Rod Stewart's (though he's a musician) paternal expression. I was moved watching a recent video of his performance and seeing how beautifully he has aged.

Q41: Have you ever been in a long-distance relationship?

No.

Q42: What do you appreciate about being born a woman?

The joy of being able to dress up.

Q43: What type of man/woman is an absolute no-go for you?

I don't have a specific type, but I dislike people who lack professionalism, regardless of their occupation.

Q44: Are marriage and romance separate?

They are the same.

Q45: Do you buy lottery tickets?

I've bought them a few times, but the most I've won is about 1,000 yen. I don't seem to have much luck in that area.

Q46: If you won 300 million yen, how would you spend it?

I'd use it as a down payment for a vacation home. I'd also like to donate a tenth of it to charity.

Q47: Who is your favorite author?

I'm a casual reader, so I don't have a particular favorite.

Q48: Do you believe in God?

Of course!

Q49: What computer do you use?

SONY VAIO.

Q50: How do you use the internet?

For research.

Audio system.

Q52: Do you sing karaoke?

I used to go often about three years ago, but not anymore.

Q53: Please name your favorite fashion brands/designers.

It changes depending on the season, and I wear various brands, so I don't have a specific one.

Q54: Can you name one creator you admire?

Rather than one, I like the creator Yoko Yamamoto.

Q55: Who do you respect?

My mother. Because she never loses her curiosity and spirit of inquiry.

Q56: What "book" is currently in your bag?

"Adios, Hemingway" (by Leonardo Padura, published by Random House Kodansha).

Q57: Who is your favorite athlete?

Kimiko Date. Her comeback was amazing! It made me want to try harder too.

Q58: What is the most expensive thing you've ever bought?

A certain place (it's a secret).

Q59: If you were to compare yourself to an animal, what would it be?

A dog.

Q60: What is your favorite season and why?

Early summer. Because it makes me feel cheerful and bright.

Q61: If you were reborn, would you want to be a boy or a girl?

I'd like to experience being a boy.

Q62: Where do you want to travel now?

Greece.

Q63: Do you have any catchphrases?

When I go abroad, I often say, "What on earth is this?" (laughs)

Q64: What do you want the most right now?

Nothing in particular comes to mind.

Q65: What is something you dislike doing in daily life?

Vacuuming.

Q66: What is something you are good at in daily life?

Tidying up.

Q67: Have you ever seen a ghost?

Yes.

Q68: What is something you've never done but would like to try?

Studying abroad.

Q69: If you could transform into something other than a human, what would it be?

A bird that can fly.

Q70: What kind of music do you like?

Pop, opera, reggae, classical... basically anything.

Q71: A message for Japanese politicians?

How do you feel about responsibility? (Hmph!)

Q72: Who is someone you think is working hard recently?

Kimiko Date.

Q73: What are you into lately?

Hmm, nothing in particular.

Q74: Are you happy right now?

Yes.

Q75: What do you think about fortune-telling?

I think it's fine for fun, but I worry it can be dangerous if you rely on it too much.

Yellow.

Q77: What is your favorite flower?

The climbing roses that bloom in my garden.

Q78: What would you choose for your last meal?

Champagne and sushi... I think.

Q79: Tell us about your first love.

When I was in elementary school, it was the tallest boy in my class~

Q80: Do you like Tokyo Disneyland?

I went about 10 times in the past, but...

Q81: What is your favorite amusement park ride?

Roller coaster.

Q82: Do you like group activities?

No.

Q83: Are you punctual for appointments?

Yes, precisely on time.

Q84: What do you often buy at convenience stores?

Garbage bags.

Q85: Is there anything you absolutely cannot quit?

There's nothing I desperately want to quit. It's more like, 'I wish I could quit...'

Q86: What are you a fetish for?

I lack strong attachments, so I don't have one.

Q87: What is a charming point you can boast about?

Hmm, my naturally wavy hair?

Q88: If you had one day off, what would you do?

I'd drink champagne on the sofa and watch a movie.

Q89: If you had a week off, what would you do?

I would thoroughly organize my office and home.

Q90: If you had a month off, what would you do?

I would want to learn something new.

Q91: How much money do you need in your wallet to feel secure?

50,000 yen.

Q92: Do you have any non-negotiable principles?

Lately, I feel like I've let go of my strong principles.

Q93: Do you collect anything?

No.

Q94: Do you believe in good luck charms or rituals?

Not really.

Q95: Up to what amount do you indulge in impulse buys?

For things I truly want, regardless of the price.

Q96: What is your biggest worry right now?

The number of gray hairs!

Q97: On a scale of 1 to 100, how would you rate your life so far?

Others might give it a 50, but for me, everything I've lived, done, and felt has become the foundation of who I am today, so I'd give it a 100!

Q98: What is your goal for 2008?

To be content with simple, light meals.

Q99: What is Michiko Fujiwara's "dream"?

To live a simple daily life with care, and to be able to die with gratitude for everything.

Q100: Thank you. Any final message?

Thank you for reading this far!