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Soba Noodles all the way. 2021 Year in Review A Masso Kano

Soba all the way. 2021 in review.
A Masso Kano

As in previous years, the year 2021 has been thrown into disarray by the Corona disaster. Many people may not really feel that the Olympics will be held this year. It is precisely because the memories of the past year are becoming vague that we want to end the year with Soba. The "New Year's Eve Soba" has been served since the Edo period (1603-1867), and is said to be a way of wishing that the hardships and misfortunes of the past year will not be carried over to the next year, but be cut off in one piece, just like Soba, which is easily broken off. There is a reason for this (there are various theories). What kind of year was 2021 for you? We welcomed Mr. Kano of A-Masso, who has been expanding his activities since his performance in "Women's Comedian No. 1 Contest THE W" (NTV) held at the end of 2020, and asked him to reflect on the year while sipping soba noodles.

  • Photo_Isamu Sakamoto
  • Text_Jun Asami
  • Edit_Yuri Sudo

I don't want to do it after next year for the rest of my life!"

A-Masso's stories, as well as the titles of your essays and books, show your obsession with detailed phrasing and word choice. I am sure that you have your antennae up and are always collecting words. Looking back on this year, are there any memorable tskkis that you remember?

Kano:Hmmm, yes, ....... It was recently in the backstage of the big room of "The W." Murakami was eating his lunch, and Benishoga/Inada came to our table and talked with us. Inada was teasing Murakami about his marriage, and I was just about to tell him to go away, when Inada said to Murakami, who was eating an egg from his lunch box, "What the hell are you doing? All you can do is eat eggs! (laugh). It was so funny, and Murakami and I laughed like a couple of giggles.

Eggs (laughs) That's a great angle of abuse.

When the cameraman was taking pictures of the cooking area, he immediately said in a loud voice, "I'm getting the handheld! Kano-san said in a loud voice.

Oh, I just received soba noodles instead of udon noodles from ......, so I'll send you .......

Kano:(To the waiter) This is not udon, is it? I'll get angry! You just said udon, didn't you? (Laughs)

Kamo nanban: 1,250 yen

Sorry ....... Please take your time and enjoy your meal.

Kano:(Laughs). Looks delicious, beautiful soba noodles. Let's try it. Yes, it's delicious! It's delicious! It's the best.

(LAUGHS)

Kano:What is this bottle? Hoa jiao? Is it called that? It's delicious even if you pour this over it.

There are many theories, but it is said that the meaning of "New Year's Eve Soba" is to slurp the soba all the way through and chew it all up, thus cutting off all the negativity and hardships of the old year, as well as anything you want to forget.

Kano:I see!

Kano-san, is there anything you would like to break off by 2021?

Kano:Marriage talk! (laughter). After next year, I don't want to do it forever!

INFORMATION

Here is the restaurant where we had soba noodles!

Gensoba Roan

Address: 2-28-9 Daizawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Phone number: 03-3421-3033
Closed on Sundays and Mondays (also closed on national holidays)
Business hours: 11:30-14:30 (L.O.) , 17:30-21:00 (L.O.) [Tue-Fri].
11:30-15:00 (L.O.) , 17:00-21:00 (L.O.) [Sat.]
Soba noodles are sold out.
Official Site

【 "All about A Masso the Movie" online]

Delivery date: Thursday, December 30, 2021, from 3:00 p.m.
Archiving period: Until January 10, 2022 (Monday)
Delivery location: Lochike LIVE STREAMING, ZAIKO
Distribution URL:l-tike.zaiko.io/e/allaboutamasso2021
Business hours: 11:30-14:30 (L.O.) , 17:30-21:00 (L.O.) [Tue-Fri].
Ticket price: 1500 yen (tax included)
Ticket sales: Friday, December 24, 2021, 12:00 - Monday, January 10, 2022, 20:59

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