Note: This is collection of Koshi's words-of-wisdom
(or sometimes lack of it) and some scribbles/skecthes that were published
for the past 18 or so years by Bewith aka B'z FC Magazines and some other
books like the "Ultra Chronicle" etc. In any case, I think this
page could sort of give you a peek into Koshi Inaba's world or perhaps you
can just let your imagination run with it =).
Cool Link: Have a look at what Tak
says and whatever you do, DON'T MISS what both Tak
says Koshi says!
KOSHI SAYS:
"I was so embarrased. I never thought there were
so many people watching. From kindergarten to junior high school, the only
thing on my mind was sport and nothing else. Life is so unpredictable, isn't
it?"
- On a play in kindergarten, in which he was to sing in front of an audience.
He turned up blushing red to the ear.
"Feels like 30 is enough, maybe. It's about time
to stop." (laugh)
- On "It's Showtime" being B'z 30th consecutive #1 single debut
on Oricon chart (2003)
"I waited for five hours once for my date. It was
when I was still a student... All that time I was thinking about good jokes
to tell her.
- Koshi on dating (1991)
"Not many, only about seven..."
- Koshi quietly replied when asked how many tattoes he has on his body.
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Drawing Tak
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Drawing Mickey Mouse
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"When I think about it, she's gotta be a girl who
can understand the way I think, although there aren't many who can. From time
to time people always ask "What are you thinking about right now?"
and I realize then, they can't understand me. It's not like I want them to,
but when there is someone who I know I can connect to, it feels like time
goes by so quickly."
- On chillin' out with a girl (1990)
"I easily become relaxed when I'm reading any book."
(1992)
"I'm the type of guy who reads a book and if I find
it interesting or amusing, I'd find more books by the same author and speed
read through them all."
- On books (1998)
"My house is a cosmetic store so I remember whenever
we were playing, they would put make-up on me."
- On childhood memories (1998)
"They say that when men get into their 40s, the
vocal cord opens up and good voice can come out."
- Being hopeful when turning 40 (1991)
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Drawing B'z debut
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Tak's photo in Koshi's mobile
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"It is interesting because it is hard."
- On job and work (1998)
"I think it's definitely yabai (=dangerous)
when you start talking about the old days much more than usual."
- On getting old (1998)
"You can't say it with words. There's no theory
in falling in love with someone. When you see her, your chest feels painful.
There is a phrase 'your chest goes gyun', right? That's it. That moment. That
toki doki (=heartbeating) feeling."
- On falling in love (1991)
"I become happy. I flush so easily."
- On drinking (1997)
"How would I spend a one month vacation? I'd still
call around to ask for work."
- On holidays (1999)
"I never seriously thought about making a solo album.
It all started from doing a simple demo tape kind of thing. Next, while recording
it at home, it became interesting. While doing this album, suddenly everything
I have always wanted to do, all came rushing out."
- Commenting on solo album MAGMA
"If my clothes aren't 100% cotton, for the whole
day I will feel icky."
- On preferred clothing material (1990)
"Tak has really changed. He is able to wear blue
jeans now!"
- On Tak's style (1991)
"I don't really split the clothes I wear at home
or when I leave the house. Sometimes I wear shirts that prompt people to ask
"What?! You're going outside in those clothes?!" It's all good...
even shirts with drool from the dog."
- On his own style (2000)