Upclose with Taka Kato
A man of action rather than words, circumspect Japanese adult video star Taka Kato talks to Paul Chan about condoms and Hong Kong girls.
HK: How is your upcoming soap drama for NowTV different from porn?
TK: It’s a soap drama with adult themes. Not every scene will have nudity. It’s like Jackie Chan but with a different kind of “action.” It’ll be the first time for something like this in Hong Kong.
HK: What’s one of your aims while here in Hong Kong?
TK: I want to use my popularity to raise awareness about sex education. The sex industry is extremely concerned about education. It’s especially important at a young age. In Japanese schools, sex education is great.
HK: What do you think about Hong Kong girls versus Japanese girls?
TK: Hong Kong girls look younger and cuter in their appearance. They wear less makeup than Japanese girls.
HK: What’s it like knowing thousands of people masturbate while watching you?
TK: Haha! It means I’m famous and popular.
HK: Do you see pornography as art?
TK: No, I see adult video as entertainment for men and women. In Japan, adult video helps marriages. Some marriages become dull over time, and adult videos can add some spice back into them.
HK: Why does Japanese porn censor the genitals?
TK: It is Japanese law. I think it encourages imagination.