A perfect mix of America and Japan, in perfect balance.
I see.
Uesugi:That kind of local flirtation has not changed, and even after the Budokan live concert, we are still friends as we always have been. We are not consciously aware of it, but it is just our natural state.
So, for example, even if all the members suddenly get together for dinner five years from now, I think we would still be able to meet and have fun as usual, just as we have in the past.
It is a wonderful relationship between Mr. Uesugi and the members, which is only possible because Tokyo is your hometown. By the way, what do you think is the charm of Tokyo?
Uesugi:It is difficult to say because there are so many things to do, but isn't the attraction (of Tokyo) that you can meet a variety of people from all over Japan and the world? The buildings and the atmosphere of the city are wonderful, but Tokyo is interesting because of the people there, and everyone lives while sharing their own values. As a result, I feel that Tokyo is developing in its own unique way with a mixture of various cultures.
That is why it is interesting that it is not rigid in a good sense, and that it mixes influences from different regions little by little.
It is true that this is a city that has developed in a way that is rare in the world.
Uesugi:The Arita-yaki red cups (the standard cups used for drinking at parties in the U.S.) that Applebum recently released are a perfect balance of American and Japanese culture, and I thought they were very Tokyo-like. Can I buy it today as it is? I really want one (laughs).
We hold in our hands the M-65 released in 2021, a collaboration with NAS, a legendary rapper who symbolizes New York City, and we are proud of the idea and quality that is typical of "Applebum," which incorporates "sampling" unique to HIP HOP into clothing. It is a piece of clothing that boasts the ideas and quality typical of "Applebum".
In an interview, Hiiragihei Uesugi said, "I want one! In an interview, Hiiragi Uesugi said, "I want a red cup made of Aritayaki porcelain. Other products include a cassette tape-shaped vase and a 12-inch record disc-shaped plate.
