[KarenPang]

I try my best to translate the Vogue Taiwan interview that's posted via https://www.vogue.com.tw/feature/peo...ent-41304.html

I based it on the way Google Translate narrates it to me because I suck at reading Traditional Chinese as I wasn't brought it with it but rather it was Simplified Chinese

Anyway ...

Spoiler:

As the cover girl for Vogue Taiwan July 2018 issue , what're your thoughts when comes to the words July & Summer ?

Namie : Every Summer for the past 20 years , I'm almost always performing if not working , recording in the studios or preparing for my tours

Due to this , I haven't had the chance to experience how a proper Summer should be like

Actually I would love to watch a fireworks display or attend a Summer festival but I have never gotten a chance to experience them myself

If I'm able to take a vacation during Summer , I would love to go elsewhere to watch a fireworks display

The answer that Namie gave to the above question , shows how dedicated she has been to her craft . Upon hearing her answer , some of Vogue Taiwan & Namie's own staff couldn't help but felt distressed about it

As the self proclaimed queen of hip pop , we only get to see how Namie is like in front of the camera or in a PV . How much blood & sweat Namie has shed over the years , only she herself knows the answer

Just like 2 years ago when Vogue Taiwan interviewed Namie , we asked her 'you kept coming to Taiwan so often , what're your impressions towards the country and what's your favourite Taiwanese food(s) ?'

To prepare for her concerts , Namie didn't had much time to venture outside of the hotel to eat a proper Taiwanese lunch . Even during rehearsals , Namie had to stay in the hotel to prepare for them despite the numerous recommendations she received

Despite this , fans always has been the source of Namie's strength . Namie said , "Everytime the fans yell encore to me during my concerts , that's when I would feel happy ."

Namie also said before to Vogue Taiwan that her fans = her strength

When this interview was conducted in the midst of her last tour , Vogue Taiwan asked Namie , "Do you feel tired ? "

Namie immediately said ,"No I don't feel tired . My concert is during the time when I enjoy singing my songs to my fans"

As always the consummate professional , Namie arrived in the shooting studio on time . While facing the photographer (in this case Leslie Kee) , the camera shuttering snapping sounds & Leslie's constant praise to Namie can be heard constantly which left a deep impression on Vogue Taiwan

To let everyone see a different side of Namie in this interview , Vogue Taiwan came up with some questions for Namie to answer in the midst of the photography session

An animal to describe your life ?

Namie : Probably a cat because I go with my own intuition & I hardly stay still

Besides $ , handphone what else do you bring along with you ?

Namie : Nothing , really . I'm a person that usually do not bring any items along with me

Do you make a decision based on 2 different perspectives ?

Namie : Yes , I will use this method for decision making . Sometimes I will take too long to come to a final decision on things as I take other things into consideration

3 wishes you want to achieve ?

Namie : Regarding work , I only have 1 wish - to watch my own concert

Upon saying that , Namie had a rather sheepish look on her face & said , "But that can't be done now right ? ' (LOL)

What do you like the most about yourself ?

Namie : Nothing , I don't think I have any special traits . To say what I like the most about myself , for people to know about it makes me shy

Your favourite 4 seasons in a year ?

Namie : I like Winter because I was born in Okinawa and before that I have never seen snow before

What do you plan to do this year which's something you have not tried to do before ?

Namie : Must it take place this year ? I just finished performing my last concert in Taiwan & I haven't thought about it yet

What's the biggest highlight of your last 2 Taiwan concerts ?

Namie : When I saw all the messages fans sent to me when I was onstage , I was really touched . I saw it before the encore segment was about to begin

At that time , I had to suppress my hidden joy/thoughts on this matter and continue performing so I wasn't able to proper thank everyone on this

For this , I was very touched . Also to see my name being reflected/shown on Taipei 101 building as well , I was surprised & happy at the same time

(To thank Namie's Taiwanese fans , she recorded a video with Vogue Taiwan which's posted on the same link as this news article)

During Namie's time in Taipei , the hotel she stayed at specially prepared items with her name printed on them . When Vogue Taiwan mentioned this to her , Namie had a smile of gratitude on her face

How do you overcome the low points of your career ?

Namie : I continue & preserved on despite the obstacles I faced . No matter the difficulties , I overcome them

Are you an optimistic or pessimistic person ?

Namie : pessimistic

What do you usually do at 6.30pm ?

Namie : If I'm not working , I will have dinner at 6.30pm

You will release namie amuro Final Tour 2018 ~Finally~ DVD/Blu-ray on 29th Aug . The release will have footages from the 5 Domes you performed in Japan . Can you share with us some info about this ?

Namie : Every concert date is different . But no matter which concert date is within the tour , I always felt the same level of support I received from fans

Sept is your birth month & based on your birthdate , you're a Virgo . What constellation traits do you like & dislike the most ?

Namie : Actually I never took particular notice on constellation traits . I feel that myself & Virgo have nothing in common hahaha (LOL)

Horoscope traits wise , I probably relate more to being a Scorpio and not a Virgo . I rather be a Scorpio then a Virgo (xD)

What is music to you & what does music bring to you ?

Namie : Music gives me a lot of strength & courage , it always has my back & pushes me to continue on

My translation is not 100% accurate but that's more or less what Namie said in her last Vogue Taiwan interview

Some of what Namie said , I'm very surprised . Like I wouldn't be able to tell that she sees herself as pessimistic as she looks so confident onstage

And also , Namie has a dry sense of humour , who knew ? Haha