Here are some of the questions I am frequently asked. Please click on a question to see the answer.
How do you define yourself now, after living in Taiwan for more than 30 years?
Back then, your job at NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) was so stable. Why did you “lose your mind” and quit to come to Taiwan?
What do you think is the biggest difference between Taiwanese and Japanese work culture?
After living in Taiwan for so long, are there any foods you especially like or dislike?
When you go back to Japan now, do you feel like a tourist?
People often call you “Tom (Chang Yu-sheng)’s musical partner.” Does that label put a lot of pressure on you?
Music creators often talk about “inspiration.” When does inspiration usually come to you?
I heard you love cooking and are quite good at it. If you weren’t making music, would you ever consider opening a restaurant?
If you hadn’t chosen music, what do you think you would be doing now?
I heard that your wife, Cheng Yungsan, is also an artist. How do you influence each other in life and work?
Now that the AI wave is here, as a music creator, do you feel threatened or worried by this new technology?
Over the next ten years, is there anything special you still want to accomplish?
The above information was compiled in February 2026.
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