What do you think is the difference between the Japanese scene and b-girl scenes in other countries?
I don’t know the b-girl scenes in other countries the same way that I know my own so I can’t compare it. But what I can say is that Japan’s B-Girl scene now is at a really high level and it’s only getting better and bigger.
What was the most challenging part of breaking when you first began?
I always get nervous so easy. So the most challenging part for me is winning over myself and my nerves and doing my best on the stage.
What is the most challenging and also the most exciting part of your lifestyle as a BC One All Star now?
I have so many more chances now to get experience than I did before. For me, that’s the most exciting thing because I get so much inspiration from that.
With a long list of titles behind you including making history as the first-ever BC One B-Girl World Champion, what new goals do you want to accomplish next?
I don’t have goals. I wanna keep doing the same I’ve done up until now, and the same thing as before.
What was the most important lesson you learnt from your first teachers?
How to enjoy the breaking and how important it is to be myself.
How do you stay creative and continue to develop your dance?
I’m inspired by many things, and because of that, my inspiration has become my motivation.
You travel all the time! Where has been the craziest place you’ve visited so far? Where is your dream place to go that you haven't had the chance to visit yet?
Every place I’ve gone there is a new experience and a special one for me always. I have so many places that I want to visit, but if I have to choose one, I really wanna go backpacking around Southeast Asia.
What do you miss the most when you're away from home?
My family, practising with my sis Ayu and my bed!
Do you see other parents in Japan supporting their children who want to become dancers as your mother did? If not, what advice would you give to parents to help their kids succeed in the breaking scene?
I don’t know... I think every family has their own relationship style. I just don’t want parents to give them (b-boys and b-girls) so much pressure. For me, the important thing is that they enjoy breaking.
On the topic of family, how did it feel battling against your sister?
For me, I just try to do my best in a battle every time. But honestly, I don’t wanna battle against her!
How important is it for you to represent your crew Good Foot when you're solo and away from home?
When I represent my crew, I feel stronger. I’m proud, and it makes me glad to know that people from across the globe are starting to know my crew more and more.
If you hadn’t become a b-girl and professional dancer what do you think you would be doing?
Umm, I’m not sure… I’d maybe be cooking and knitting with my mom!
What advice would you give to someone who wants to become a b-girl?
Be yourself. Do the thing that YOU want to, and enjoy it.
