2. Jennifer visits Shinjuku Nichome

＜English＞

※今回は以前お届けした、「ジェニファー、新宿二丁目へ訪問！」の英訳を掲載します。

And so, as a follow up to my chronicle of what went on behind the scenesduring my interview with Jennifer, I'd like to now share more about what happened when we hit the town and went to Nichome.

★For the interview with Jennifer Beals, click here.

First of all, during the interview it seemed to me that Jennifer's encounter with us at TW was the first time she had ever come into contact with lesbians in Japan. As we discussed a number of issues, I felt that she had a drive to learn as much as she could and even her eyes revealed an excitement at being able to use our conversation to develop a picture of queer life in Japan. It was then that she suddenly said, "I've been wanting to go to a Japanese lesbian event." I suggested going to Nichome to reach out to other lesbians in Japan and, sure enough, she agreed!

With the support of FOX, Jennifer was able to use her off-time to head out to the popular lesbian bar KINSWOMYN in Nichome with me the day after the interview. On our way to the bar, she asked me jokingly, "Will you be my bodyguard?" and I promptly answered, "Yes!", even though, ummmm, I'm at least 20 cm shorter than her!

When we reached the door of the bar, Jennifer immediately noticed the "Y" in KINSWOMYN. Later, when she signed an L word publicity board for the bar, she purposefully wrote "womyn"; her kind attention had everyone floored.

That evening she sat down, relaxed, at the middle of the counter and chatted with women at the bar. At first, the bar was thick with giddiness - many autographs were signed and questions answered all around. But as conversation brought everyone together, the spirit of the bar became increasingly fantastic and fun. KINSWOMYN always has a great atmosphere, but in that moment everyone was moved to see Jennifer - and the feeling was obviously mutual. I felt that the entire bar was one.

Thank you so much, Jennifer, for making this happen!!

　

　
Jennifer's personal message for TW readers:
"For all the gay gals in Tokyo. Rock on with your baaaad selves!"

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