Disk 9

Toshio Matsuura x OPENERS

Q: What is your favorite place right now?

Somewhere warm, with beautiful seas, delicious food, and good drinks.
Like Tsuruga City in Fukui Prefecture, or Catania in Italy.

Q: What do you do on your days off?

I haven't had many days off lately, but I enjoy walks with my wife and our dog.

Q: Who have you recently saved to your phone contacts (colleagues)?

Joe Davis of Far Out Recordings (UK)'s mobile number in Japan.

Q: Can you recommend a delicious restaurant?

Yamane in Haruyoshi, Fukuoka (Japanese cuisine).

Q: What car (or motorcycle) are you driving? What do you want to drive next?

Currently, a MINI Cooper Convertible.
Next, a Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT / Bentley Continental GTC.

Q: Who is your 'idol'?

Gilles Peterson.
Thanks to him, I'm his representative in Japan.

Q: When you hear the word 'health,' what comes to mind?

The most fundamental thing.

Q: What is your motto in life?

Enjoy every day.

Q: Who do you most want to meet right now?

Yusef Lateef (Jazz Musician).
Or perhaps Iizuka-kun, who is participating in this OPENERS.
I'm holding onto his graduation album.

Q: What is the one thing you most want to buy right now?

A car. And a house (with a pool).

Q: What is your favorite movie?

Akira Kurosawa's 'High and Low' (1963).

Q: What computer do you use?

SONY VAIO.

Q: Do you take any regular medication or supplements?

None in particular.

Q: What is your favorite season and why?

I like all four seasons, but if I had to choose one, it would be summer.
It's the most exciting.

Q: What do you mainly use to listen to music?

My DJ booth at home. Next is the car stereo.

Q: What are your favorite fashion brands?

LANVIN, Dior Homme, Yves Saint Laurent, Veronique Branquinho, SOPH, Minotaur.

Q: Name one creator who interests you.

There are many people I find interesting across various genres, but I struggle to maintain continuous interest...

Q: What is your favorite brand of beer?

Asahi Super Dry.

Q: Do you have any pets? (If so, their names and why)

Nobita (13 years old, Shetland Sheepdog).

Q: Who do you 'respect'?

My parents.

Q: What 'book' is in your bag right now?

By Ashley Kahn,
'Behind the Music: John Coltrane's 'A Love Supreme'' (Ongaku no Tomo Sha).

Q: Favorite athlete?

Thierry Henry (Arsenal).

Q: What do you wear to sleep?

In winter, SOPH fleece pajamas.
Otherwise, Ralph Lauren cotton pajamas.

Q: What is your dream?

I want to build a hotel. A really nice one. Someday.