DJ Sarasa (a.k.a. Silverboombox) is an international Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, House and Disco DJ and producer based in Tokyo, Japan. She recently launched a new clothing brand for women called Mynority Classics in 2010.  

Why are you a global nomad?

Because I can’t sit still!

What made you start this venture? Why are you doing this?

I was DJing for the 11th anniversary of a clothing line called MSGR. The president Katsuya Nakamura is a well respected producer/designer in the industry and we kept in touch after the party. After meeting many times he offered me to do a ladies line, which was one of my dreams. I had been having trouble finding the clothes that I really liked in the past, so I decided to make what I wanted.

What do you hope to achieve?

I would like MYNORITY CLASSICS to become a global brand which spreads messages from Japan. I can see all the true-school B-Girls rocking my gear, and someday making a movement of independent women across the world.

How long have you been working on this?

A year.

What is the most interesting discovery you have made since starting this project?

Boys are jealous of our brand. They are actually pissed that they can’t wear them!!

Where do you see this project in 10 years?

Still going strong. MYNORITY CLASSICS would be the biggest ladies brand that could crossover between the streets and the high-end fashion.

When did you start traveling?

When I was 4.

How and why did you travel for the first time?

My dad is working in the importing and exporting business, so I had to fly over with the family and moved to New York. The first time I traveled on my own was when I was in high school. I went to Canada.

In what places have you lived and what languages do you speak?

Japan, NY and Canada. I speak Japanese, English and conversational Spanish.

What’s your favorite city so far?

New York…. but I like Tokyo’s convenience too.

If you could only take one item with you to travel the world (other than your passport), what would it be?

As sad as it sounds, probably my computer… ha ha!

Give us your global nomad profile:

window or aisle? Window

boat or plane? Plane, need to be quick!!

train or bus? Train, I get motion sick with the bus.

walk or bike? Bike, need to be quick.

metro or trolley? Trolley sounds nice…. but metro.

tropical, temperate, polar? Temperate.

hotel, hostel or local’s apartment? Whatever suits the lifestyle of the locals and the culture.

must have fashion piece when traveling? My MYNORITY CLASSICS nameplate chain. Its made of real vinyl!!!

explore/map or tour guide? Explore with a map.