1) What are the three things you can never be without while traveling?
My lucky charm, Japanese snack food, and dry squid.
2) If you didn't play professional soccer, what other profession would you want to try?
Pro singer, or Comedian
3) What's your perfect day off?
Hanging around with my new friends that I have made through soccer in the US.
4) What famous person most inspires you?
Michael Jackson.
5) If you had a dinner party, who are the four people you would invite (can be living or dead)?
I would invite my family and friends from Japan.
6) Whatis on your workout/pre-game iPod playlist?
I don't have any particular music that I listen to.
7) What was your first job?
Working at my families Ramen Restaurant, "Ganso Sapporo-Ya."
8) Do you have any pets?
I have two dogs in Japan. I have a Miniature Doxen called Taizo, and a French Bulldog called Oujiro.
9) When did you start playing soccer?
I started kicking the ball around when I was 5 years old.
10) What is your favorite thing about playing soccer?
Being able to celebrate with my teammates after a good game.
11) Who is your favorite Soccer Player?
Maradona.
12) Who is your favorite non-WPS team?
There is no team but FC Gold Pride!
13) If you had to sell all of your possessions, what is the one thing you couldn't part with?
My dogs Taizo and Oujiro.
14) What is something you always have in your soccer bag?
English-Japanese IC Dictionary.
15) If you were stranded on a deserted island with one of your current FC Gold Pride teammates, who would you want it to be and why?
I can?t choose only one.
Quick Hits: List your three favorites:
TV Shows:
1) Variety comedy show
2) Animal Planet
3) Song Show
Places to Shop:
1) Abercrombie
2) Target
3) Nike Town
Restaurants:
1) Ramen Shop
2) McDonald's
3) Korean BBQ
Professional Athletes:
1) Naoko Takahashi (Marathon Runner)
2) Ryoko Tani (Female Judo Olympian)
3) Michael Jordan
Finish the sentence:
Aside from soccer, I'm really good at.
KARAOKE
No many people know that I can:
I can run the cash register extremely fast and accurate at a supermarket!