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Yamashita Tomohisa: 0409 Vol. 87

May 03, 2012 10:09

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Vol. 87 "Worldview"
How does Yamapi, who has been working in the unique environment of the entertainment industry since he was a kid, see the world? He told us of his experiences in America that changed his way of thinking and revamped his worldview.( Read more... )

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Comments 38

chocolaier May 3 2012, 02:25:37 UTC

He said he will as if people can die suddenly but he don't want to get married yet!!! He wants to die single XDDDD

I like that he want Japan to become more open to the world.
Thank you dear for the trans.

amapi May 3 2012, 14:14:24 UTC

Thank you for commenting! Haha, I think he said somewhere that he wants to get married around 30 (?)

yttenaid May 3 2012, 03:27:11 UTC

The turning point to be his fan... was the moment when i started reading his interviews.
I love the way he sees the world and the way he makes me see it!!!
Thank you so much for translating I really enjoyed reading this one ^^

amapi May 3 2012, 14:17:48 UTC

I'm really happy to hear that! Thank you!

miyamapi May 3 2012, 04:24:52 UTC

Thanks so much!

That would be awesome if he could travel around the world and have it be documented like the Route 66 show! I'm sure Yamapi, and us as well, would enjoy that!

cheekmunk0409 May 3 2012, 13:28:17 UTC

IKR! I love travel shows so it'd be awesome if Pi did something similar.

amapi May 3 2012, 14:20:02 UTC

I'm with you guys 100%! He did say he wants to try new looks... He could go to Africa and Europe and try cultural things there :)

watchful21 May 3 2012, 04:34:07 UTC

re: "I thought America would be different, but it's actually pretty much the same."

I'm happy he was able to see how we are all more similar than different from one another.

I loved the feel of this interview. You can see how much his Rt. 66 trip affected him in such a positive way. And I couldn't help but chuckle at the thought of "Farmer Pi".
Thank you for your hard work. Every month, reading your translation is a highlight for me!!

cheekmunk0409 May 3 2012, 13:26:45 UTC

I also chuckled at his "farmer" job if he were to quit. Reminds me of when he said he would grow rice if he retired. Lol, I just can't imagine it!

amapi May 3 2012, 15:23:53 UTC

Thank you for commenting :) When did he say he would grow rice? He cracks me up!

amapi May 3 2012, 14:21:21 UTC

Thank you watchful!! Thank you for coordinating all of this for me :) You're the one who does all the hard work of collecting Yamapi's interviews and information!

edneichon May 3 2012, 05:44:39 UTC

really japanese people build a shell around friendship and occidentals are weir for calling other friends so quickly, is just a matter of culture but he cant compare himself with normal people, he is famous ~ so thats one of the things famous people tend to lose, plus he is shy so the virtuosity of being actively social and the need of having lots of friends doesnt look like his motto~
he only would be a farmer as a role in a drama xD
thanks a lot x sharing this translation darling ^^

amapi May 3 2012, 14:34:56 UTC

Thanks for commenting :)

You're right, he is not the average guy! Well, he kind of is, but he is in a special position. Luckily in his job he gets to have a wide array of experiences :)