In conjunction with the promotion of the L word's DVD release last week, one of the stars of the drama, Jennifer Beals ("Bette"), made an impromptu visit to Japan. The Chief Editor of Tokyo Wrestling interviewed Jennifer for FOX Life. You can read another version (only in Japanese) of the interview at [www.foxlife.jp].

Following the interview, we had a chance to talk with Jennifer, who showed great interest in hearing about lesbians in Japan. As a result, she accepted our daring proposal to visit Nichome's hugely popular lesbian bar KINSWOMYN!

Interviewed over a three day period by about 50 members of the press from TV, magazines and radio, Jennifer's schedule was extremely busy. With her willingness to show support for Japanese lesbians matching our requests to introduce her to the lesbian scene, she used her precious free time to join us in Nichome, Tokyo's gay area.

On Friday, February 1, Jennifer visited KINSWOMYN as a surprise guest, and as you can imagine, the customers who happened to be there froze in their tracks when she walked in, as they could not believe their eyes. Bette, the main character from the L word was standing right in front of us!!

Entering the bar through the small doorway, dressed in a bright purple coat and surrounded by an aura befitting an actress, the customers greeted her with a cheer. Lesbians, catching their breath, observed her as she took her place in the middle of the counter. The crowd became even more excited when the theme music for Season 2 of the L word resounded around the room. It was like a dream for fans of the show.

Jennifer was introduced to the bar owner who has been a huge fan even when the drama was still not known in Japan, former Osaka assembly member Kanako Otsuji, and Mami Hagiwara who was in charge of the lesbian feature in TVBros, amongst others. (now on sale). Known for some time to be lesbian-friendly, Jennifer was excited to learn about lesbians in Japan. She courteously chatted, kindly signed autographs and posed for photos, and even wrote a message of support to lesbians on a large board displaying the cover of the DVD. You can now see her message at KINSWOMYN!

★For more info on behind the scenes of her visit, click here and here.
　

* Broadcasting… FOX Life HD www.foxlife.jp
Season 1 9pm, every Wednesday

* DVD sales… 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Japan
www.foxjapan.com
Season 1, Vol.1-2 on DVD, now available for rental
Vol.3-5 will be available for rental from Feb 16
Vol.6-7 and Season 2 Vol. 1 will be available for rental from March 7

* Vol. 1 on sale at \999 (tax inclusive)
* Season 1 DVD collectors BOX on sale from March 7 at \10,290 (tax inclusive, 6 discs)

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