Dutch YouTuber Elafreya, who travels around Japan, finds gestures only “Tokyo fans” show
I love Japanese sweets, but I was holding back (from eating them) before the shoot. I ate a lot when I thought it was over, but I forgot that I had another shoot right away, and I was in a hurry. Japanese food is delicious, so it’s hard to hold back.
The reason I became a face model for the heroine in “Resident Evil RE:4” was because I received a DM on Instagram. When asked if he had played it.
I answered, “(Resident Evil) is a horror game, and the heroine can die, so I haven’t because I’m too scared (laughs).”
(laugh). When asked about the response after the game went on sale,
Outside of Tokyo, people have asked, “Are you Ella-san? Can I take a picture with you? I am often approached by people outside of Tokyo, but for some reason, I am not approached in Tokyo. They see my face and react, but nothing happens after that. I wonder why.
Ella speaks in a friendly manner, but two years ago she was diagnosed with a serious illness, and although she has recovered completely, she has undergone two surgeries and undergone long-term rehabilitation.
There were times when I was mentally exhausted by the illness. It was difficult for me to experience a lack of energy and not being able to do the things I wanted to do. If my activities can help those who are currently in such an environment to feel a little better, I will be happy.
The humid summer heat in Japan takes a heavy toll on her body, so she will return to Japan temporarily. She plans to visit Japan again in the fall or winter.
I would like to visit Yakushima the next time I come to Japan,” she said. The Netherlands is mostly flat, but Japan is mountainous, forested, and beautiful everywhere. I love the remote islands where a lot of nature remains. I like to bicycle around to different places.”
This fall, a beautiful woman pedaling a bicycle may appear in your town.





Interview and text by: Daisuke Iwasaki PHOTO: Takero Yui PHOTO: Mitsutoshi Watanabe