Three years after her last release, Shiina Ringo (24) is back with a new album, a new single and a new lifestyle. Dressed in a simple black kimono, she gave an interview on Chikushi Tetsuya’s “News 23” show on TBS. The singer-songwriter, who has greatly influenced the style of female pop and rock over the last few years, spoke frankly about her recent divorce and the unusual title of her new album. “Karuki, Zahmen, Kuri no Hana” translates as “Bleach, Semen, Chestnut Blossom”, which she describes as how men appear — or rather smell — to women. She also said she wants to perform live with Utada Hikaru and other stars in the future.