Photographer Kirishima Roland will appear on the September 27th episode of "Ogiyahagi's Car History NO CAR, NO LIFE!" (BS Nippon TV, Saturday 9pm), a talk show hosted by comedy duo Ogi Hiroaki and Yahagi Ken of "Ogiyahagi." Roland is not only a professional photographer, but also works as a model for "MEN'S NON-NO." He is part of an "illustrious family," with his mother being writer Kirishima Yoko and his sister being model Kirishima Karen.
Roland appeared in a bright red Alfa Romeo Giulia Super. It was a 1967 model, and it was his first car, purchased when he was 18 years old. He revealed the shocking price it cost when he bought it, splitting it evenly with Karen.
Aiming to become a professional photographer, he moved to New York in his teens. He would even commute to his father's home in Connecticut in his Ford Explorer. After going professional, he began working in Japan in 1993. He also shares an anecdote about photographing world-famous model Kate Moss. With limited time for the interview, what unexpected action did Moss take?
After getting married in 2002, they also purchased a family car. They chose cars such as a Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG and a Toyota Hiace, which could accommodate their filming equipment and be used for leisure activities. One of these cars is a Suzuki Jimny, which holds special memories for them, as it was used in a rally in Mongolia. They also reveal the inside story of the grueling race, which covered over 4,000 kilometers.
He had planned to emigrate to the United States with his son, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced him to abandon his plan. He then purchased a Tesla Model 3 from the US. He explains the unique delivery method that is not available from Japanese manufacturers.
