People do ask me if I think I can make it in the States.

Sort of like, I have to make the Japanese lyrics really deep.

There really aren't any completely Asian people singing right now.

The thing is, in English I'm able to write the lyrics as I'm making the song, once I'm done with the melody.

Americans are somehow obsessed with her, and something about me hit a spot with people in Japan.

If I suddenly disappear from the music world, you might see Hikaru Utada working as a helper at some inn in Atami.

I get strangely obsessed about the cleanliness of my house.