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So, I'm here with a, a Kumi of JOSY, the band that just played upstairs
And the lovely Chiaki here who is married into the Honda clan of Columbus Ohio
Known for such restaurants as Otani's and Chef Honda Restaurant
And so we're going to try to do our best to communicate
in a three way communication thing for an interview
So, uh
So, uh Yes
How long have you been in a band?
Ah, for 3 years.
Ah, for 3 years. Three years
And, is this your first time in America?
No, second time.
And, um, you guys are a psychadelic, almost Gogo band kind of thing.
What inspired you to do that?
[Inspired ka?]
Doors.
Doors. The Doors?
Yes. MGNT
MGNT?
Yes. Um... Sixties music
Each member likes different types of music
And she likes European Music
And the Drummer? Likes um
Roots Music
Roots Music
And each of the members likes different music
So they gather in the whole different kind of music that makes up that band
So you guys are really energetic on stage
Awe, thank you!
Are your shows always, in Japan, are your shows always really wild?
[Yes they are, though the audience is very different.]
Oh they just stand there?
Yeah
That's no good!
How do you like playing in America?
It's exciting! [ I love it!]
[Everyone interacts more, it's the best!]
So it's a lot of fun being able to communicate with the audience?
Yeah
So the American crowds, are they wilder?
More exciting?
The American, you know, customers...
customers? Audience
Are more like the same feeling as she is
So, more excited
So we reverb more energy back to the stage
yes
Is this your first American tour?
[Second]
Last year you toured with Japan Nite?
Yes, Japan Nite opening act
Three times,
Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Fransisco
She came to the United States 2 years ago as the opening act
Are you looking forward to another American tour in the near future?
Yes of course!
Have you ever thought about touring solo, without Japan Nite?
Yes. Yes yes.
???
So what's your favorite thing abuot America?
She likes the people. It's not the same.
[um, Everyone is happy!]
And Beer!
And Beer!
Cheers!
Kampai anpai
Kampai anpai... Kampai!
Oppai (***) Kampai (Cheers) Whatever!
Oh my!
What do you miss most about Japan?
[Natto] (fermented bean paste)
Sushi
[Natto's gross!]
[Shame that. Sushi. Gohan] (Japanese rice)
Are you guys going to party with us tonight? After the show?
Maybe
Ah, you've got to come!
We'll have lots of beer!
Lots of [drinking and ***!]
That's a bad joke!
Thank you very much, we really appreciate you coming to our town!
[Arigatou], thank you so much
Next time you're in America you have to come!
Yes. Promise!