Name: Hisashi Nakamura

Hometown: Tokyo, Japan

Current Location: Yokohama, Japan

Years Skating: 15 years

How did you become a Sound Agent?

Kenji(Japanese distributor) sent the video called "Skate archives" to Stereo and they seemed to like it. Thanks to Stereo and Kenji!!

What do you like most about being a Sound Agent?

Simple, classic, stylish skateboarding. I think stereo is what skateboarding is all about.

What is the first paid job you ever had?

I wrote a review of skate video in Japanese magazine. I got 5,000yen (about 50 dollars) then.

What are your pet peeves?

Filming and shooting photos. Sucks.

Favorite vacation Spot?

Hakone and Takamatu. Hakone is known as a town of the hot springs. Takamatu is known as a town of the Udon (Japanese noodles). Udon has a very good taste.

Who are your top three all-time favorite skateboarders?

Ricky Oyola, Mike daher, Jason Lee.

Favorite quote?

“Make it happen.”

What goal(s) have you yet to achieve?

I want to have my own house and live with my family in this house.

Who is your mentor or the person you most admire?

Hiroshi Nishibayashi (BP Trading, Distributor for IPath in Japan).

What one word best describes you?

"KONNICHIWA!!!" I'm Just Japanese. English is too difficult!!

 

Photos courtesy of Yuya Okamoto, VAL, Nori and Yukihisa Nakamura