[Global Times-Global Network Report Reporter Xing Xiaojing Liu Xin Special Correspondent Wang Tao] Because he loves the "ice pier" of the Beijing Winter Olympics mascot too much, Japanese television reporter Tsujioka Yoshido accidentally became popular on Chinese and foreign social media, and was jokingly called "Yidundun" by netizens. On the 5th, Tsujioka Yoshido said in an exclusive interview with the Global Times reporter, "I really didn't expect that 35 years old can have a new name, and now 'Yidundun' is my real name." This is the first time Tsujioka Yoshido has been interviewed by Chinese media, and he said that if because of his presence, everyone can pay more attention to the Beijing Winter Olympics, it would be better.
(Pictured is an exclusive interview with Japanese television reporter Yoshido Tsujioka in an exclusive interview with the Global Times.) Photography / Wang Tao)
Tsujioka Yoshido told the Global Times reporter that people around him usually call him "Yidun", because he loves the "ice pier" is now called "Yidundun", and even Japanese television has changed his signature to "Yidundun" in the program. "I really didn't expect that 35 years old could have a new name, and now 'Yidundun' is my real name." Tsujioka said.
"'Ice Pier' is my savior!" Yoshido Tsujioka told the Global Times reporter the story of his encounter with the "ice pier". It turned out that on the first day of coming to Beijing, Tsujioka Yoshido accidentally forgot his coat on the plane, and when he was depressed, he saw the cute "ice pier" and was instantly cured. He said, "I was 'love at first sight' for it, and without the 'ice pier' there would be no me now." No matter how bitter and tired you are, every time you see the 'ice pier', you will gush with energy."
Speaking of which, Tsujioka Yoshido began to display the "ice piers", in addition to the "eight piers" on the press card sign, the "nine piers" on the T-shirt, as well as the scarves, clothes and other surroundings of the "ice piers", plus the "ice piers" sent to the Japanese studio, there were at least 15.
Tsujioka told the Global Times reporter that the original sending of the "ice pier" back to Japan was to let the Japanese people feel the charm of the "ice pier". However, he seems to have underestimated the popularity of "ice piers" in Japan, and the surrounding areas of "ice piers" have long been sold out on second-hand websites in Japan, which can be described as "a pier is difficult to find". "My phone is about to explode these days," Tsujioka said, "and let me buy 'ice piers' to bring back to Japan, it seems that I am going to 'buy' 'ice piers' in China." When I go back, I'm going to throw away all my clothes and fill my suitcase with an 'ice pier'. ”
Tsujioka revealed that every night before going to bed, he had to admire the "ice pier". Side face, back shadow, from the top, from the bottom, 360 degrees no dead angle, how to see are cute. Once, the host of a Japanese studio tried to "take off" the "ice pier" and was stopped by Yoshido Tsujioka. He explained that such a "ice pier" was "too pathetic" and should never be done to it.
Because he forgot his coat on the plane and bought a lot of "ice piers", Tsujioka Yoshido was teased by the host in the Japanese studio that "it is better to buy a coat", and the matter was "new". Tsujioka Yoshido told the Global Times reporter that his coat had been brought over by colleagues who came to Beijing later, but his love for the "ice pier" was too hot to feel cold at all, and this coat was useless, and it had been rolled into a ball and sandwiched under his armpit, but it was a bit of a hindrance. "It would be better to give it to a Chinese friend," he joked.
In the previous video, Tsujioka Yoshido tried to surround the "ice pier" for a group photo, but only "squatted" to the staff who came to work, this scene made countless netizens can't help but be funny. "Did you succeed in taking a photo with the 'Ice Pier' later?" In response to a question from a Global Times reporter, he replied, "The 'ice pier' is moving too fast, and I can't keep up with it." Although the camera captured it, it did not stop for me, probably not yet feeling my enthusiasm, and I will continue to express my love." Tsujioka also said that he hopes that before the end of the Beijing Winter Olympics, he can shout "eggplant" with the "ice pier" and take a good photo, and he wants to set the photo as a mobile phone wallpaper, which is his dream.
As a "man who loves the 'ice pier'", Tsujioka Yoshido is "popular at the speed of light" in China. So far, at least 300 million people have watched videos related to Tsujioka Yoshido and the "Ice Pier", and he lamented one after another, "The total number is more than the population of Japan, which is shocking, and China is too remarkable."
When it comes to the unexpected popularity in China, Tsujioka Yoshido seems to be a bit "sincere and fearful". In an interview with the Global Times, he said, "Tell you quietly, please don't tell anyone." Lately, people often look at pictures on their phones and point at me, 'It's you!' 'If I'm interviewing, I'll ask them to wait, and they'll be happy to take a picture with them after the interview.'" He also said that he simply expressed his love for the "ice pier", did not expect to receive such a high level of attention, this feeling is "incredible", and used Chinese to say "thank you" repeatedly!
Tsujioka Yoshido also has a wish about the "ice pier" - to interview the designer of the "ice pier". He said that he wanted to know what kind of mood the "father of the ice pier" used to design the "ice pier". How do you choose the current "ice pier" from hundreds of "ice piers"? "I want to know the whole production process, and if possible, I want to have a conversation with the designer."
In fact, Cao Xue, the head of the design team of the mascot "Ice Pier" for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the dean of the School of Visual Arts and Design of the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, also paid attention to the Japanese journalist who loves the "Ice Pier". Cao Xue revealed to the media that if possible, he would like to communicate with this Japanese reporter in person and listen to him talk about why he likes the "ice pier" so much. Cao Xue said he was willing to lead the team to help him sign his name around the "ice pier".
The Global Times reporter told Yoshido Tsujioka about the incident, and he repeatedly shouted in surprise, "What? Are you sure? As he took notes, he said, "This is very valuable information," hoping to facilitate the conversation.
Japan's "Figure Skating Prince" Habu Yusuke has a super popularity in China, between "Exclusive Interview with Habu Knots" and "'Big' 'Ice Pier'", who to choose? In the face of the "soul torture" of the Global Times reporter, Tsujioka Yoshido looked embarrassed, and after a period of entanglement, he said, "If it is a character, I will definitely choose an exclusive interview with Yu Yusuke; if it is something else, I will definitely choose 'ice pier'." He also added: "I want to introduce the audience to the feeling of Yusheng Yusuke, and the feeling of loving the 'ice pier' is also true." If you have the opportunity to interview Yusheng Yuxian, you will convey to him the love of Chinese audiences.
In the interview, Tsujioka Yoshido expressed his expectations for the Beijing Winter Olympics to the Global Times reporter, and also talked about an unforgettable scene when watching the opening ceremony. Tsujioka said that on the night of the opening ceremony, he and journalists from other countries watched together in front of a huge screen in the media center. No matter which country's delegation entered, the Chinese audience gave the warmest applause. "I feel very happy and touched because the Winter Olympics are just a sporting event, a world stage. It is hoped that the contestants will be in the best condition and play at the highest level. ”
Tsujioka Yoshido also stressed, "As a member of the foreign media, I hope that the whole conference can boil up and be lively." If because of my existence, everyone can pay more attention to the Beijing Winter Olympics, it would be better."