Tokyo trend tradition

TOKYOTRENDTRADITION 2012/07/17
Feature Article
Interview With Kyary pamyu pamyu
“Caroline Charonplop Kyary pamyu pamyu” started her career as a model for Harajuku fashion
magazines when she was in high school. After being on the cover of numerous magazines, she soon
became the most popular Harajuku style fashion model and she had fans all over Japan who were
also attracted to Harajuku fashion culture. She became a well-known blogger because of her utterly
uninhibited way of expressing things. She has released her debut mini album, ”MOSHI MOSHI
HARAJUKU”(Hello, Harajuku) ”MOSHI MOSHI HARAJUKU” has already been distributed on the
internet in 23 countries worldwide , accomplishing her world debut. She is represents Harajuku
fashion and culture.
Q. How did you come up with your stage name?
Q. What do you like most about being an artist?
A. I like the fact that I got to know a lot of different people. Also, now I have the chance to
meet a lot of people.
Q. What is most important to you in your music career?
A. I really want to entertain the audience and make sure that they are not bored. That is why
I incorporate crazy and unique dance moves.
Q. What is music to you?
A. For me, it is something that I listen
to everyday. I am always listening to music:
whenever I am on the train, at home, or at
work.
A. I saw this comedian, Yagi from a group named Savannah on a TV show saying “Pamyu
Pamyu” and I instantly fell in love with the way it sounds.
Q. What is your favorite store?
A. “6%DOKIDOKI.” The person who designed the set in my music video is the owner of this
store. If it had to be a brand, I also like “Candy Stripper.”