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Tokudane!
was a weekday morning news program airing on Fuji TV in Japan. It was first broadcast on April 1, 1999, and currently airs from 08:00 to 09:50 Mondays to Fridays. Air time of this program previously was from 8:00 to 9:55 until March 29, 2013. The program ended on March 26, 2021, and was replaced by Mezamashi 8 by the following week. Presenters Main presenters Anchor * Tomoaki Ogura (April 1, 1999 – March 26, 2021) Main assistants * Shinsuke Kasai (April 1, 1999 – March 26, 2021) * Yaeko Umezu (March 24, 2014 – March 31, 2019) * Yuka Ebihara (October 2, 2017 – March 31, 2019) Sub-assistants * Shotaro Kinoshita (March 24, 2014 – March 26, 2021) * Sayaka Morimoto (October 2, 2006 – March 26, 2021) * Ayako Yamanaka (March 24, 2014 – March 26, 2021) Show-biz reporter * Chumei Maeda (April 1, 1999 – March 26, 2021) Weather * Takeshi Amatatsu (October 3, 2005 – March 26, 2021) Past presenters Main assistants * Kyoko Sasaki (April 1, 1999 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuka Ebihara (announcer)
is a Fuji Television female announcer. Biography Yuka was born in Tokyo. She graduated from Tokyo Gakugei University International Secondary School and Gakushuin University Faculty of Literature, English and American culture. In April 2017, she joined Fuji Television as an announcer, joining with Koki Adake, Akiko Kuji, and Shoui Kurose. From October 2017 until March 2018, she served as MC Assistant for ''Tokudane!'' Personal life Yuka has been interested in international affairs since she was young and has had the experience of studying abroad in three countries. She received an award at the Model United Nations All-Japan Competition at the time of her third grade high school. During college, she belonged to the "Model United Nations Hiyoshi Study Group," which is active mainly at Keio University, and was mainly studying the agenda items handled by the United Nations Security Council. In high school she belonged to the volleyball club and served as a captain. Current appear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Spector
is an American ''gaijin tarento'', television producer, author, and actor based in Japan. Originally from Chicago, he moved to Japan in 1983 after visiting as a producer with the American television program ''Ripley's Believe It or Not!''. He appears regularly as a commentator on several different Japanese television programs, including a Wednesday spot on Fuji TV's daily morning news program ''Tokudane!'', and TBS's weekly ''Sunday Japon''. Early life and education As a child, Dave Spector appeared in American TV commercials, including one for cereal manufacturer Kellogg Company. He says that he first became interested in all things Japanese in the fifth grade at elementary school when he made friends with an immigrant classmate from Japan, Michael Sugano. As a gesture of friendship, he tried to speak Japanese to him by saying "Where is the post office?" in Japanese. His friend was impressed and moved by that gesture and particularly praised Dave's Japanese pronunciation. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fuji TV
JOCX-DTV (channel 8), branded as and colloquially known as CX, is a Japanese television station based in Odaiba, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Owned and operated by the it is the key station of the Fuji News Network (FNN) and the Fuji Network System. It is also known for its long-time slogan, ''"If it's not fun, it's not TV!"'' Fuji Television also operates three premium television stations, known as "Fuji TV One" ("Fuji TV 739"—sports/variety, including all Tokyo Yakult Swallows home games), "Fuji TV Two" ("Fuji TV 721"—drama/anime), and "Fuji TV Next" ("Fuji TV CSHD"—live premium shows) (called together as "Fuji TV OneTwoNext"), all available in high-definition. Fuji Television is owned by , a certified broadcasting holding company under the Japanese Broadcasting Act, and affiliated with the Fujisankei Communications Group. The current Fuji Television was established in October 2008. Fuji Media Holdings is the former Fuji Television founded in 1957. Offices The headquar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuhide Uekusa
is a Japanese economist, economic analyst, former senior economist at Nomura Research Institute, and chairman of the Three-Nations Research Institute. He was arrested for sexual offenses in 2004 and 2006. Life and career He entered the University of Tokyo in 1979 and majored in economics. Uekusa joined Nomura Research Institute in April 1983 after graduating from the University of Tokyo in March 1983. He became a researcher at the Fiscal and Monetary Policy Institute of the Ministry of Finance in July 1985, an assistant professor at the Economic Research Institute of Kyoto University in June 1991, an honorary fellow at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University in October 1993, a senior economist at Nomura Research Institute in April 2002, and a professor at the Graduate School of Waseda University from April 2003 until his retirement in April 2004. He then founded the Three-Nations Research Institute and became its president on April 1, 2005. In April 2006, he made a care ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seiko Niizuma
is a Japanese actress and singer. She is represented with Production Ogi. Seiko is best known for her Musical theatre lead roles in Japan in Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, and Marie Antoinette. On Television Seiko is well known for being the 5 time consecutive champion in the reality TV karaoke competition "Kanjani∞ no The Mozart Ongakuou No.1 Ketteisen Seiko has won numerous awards, such as the ''Kazuo Kikuta Theatre Award in 2005'', the ''National Arts Festival Theatre Department Newcomer Award in 2006'', and in 2016, the ''Tokiko Iwatani Award''. Seiko has also performed with West end and Broadway superstars, Norm Lewis, Peter Jöback, Ramin Karimloo, and Sierra Boggess in I Love Musicals. (2016) Additionally, along with numerous roles on the stage and performances, Seiko had many roles in major television series and dramas as well as roles in films and even Anime. Seiko has released five albums, most recently ''Colors of Life'' in 2019. She was also ranked as the #5 top v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rei Kikukawa
is a Japanese actress, model, and television presenter. Biography Kikukawa was born in Urawa (now part of Saitama), in Saitama Prefecture. She is a graduate of the University of Tokyo where she majored in architecture. She was scouted by an agent while shopping, and eventually came to be represented by Oscar Promotion. Her first major role came in 2002 when she was chosen to co-host the Sunday night NTV show ''Bankisha''. Filmography Movies *'' Double Deception'' (2001) *'' Gun Crazy 2: Beyond the Law'' (2002) *'' Godzilla: Final Wars'' (2004) *'' Install'' (2004) *'' Genghis Khan: To the Ends of the Earth and Sea'' (2007) *''Sakura no Sono/The Cherry Orchard'' (2008) *''Meon ''(2010) *''Ōoku'' (2010) Television *OL Zenido (2003 TV Asahi) *Yume miru Budo: Hon o yomu Onna (2003 NHK) *Shinsengumi! (2004 NHK), Ikumatsu *Reikan Bus Guide Jikenbo / Midnight Ghost Tour (2004 TV Asahi) *Chakushin Ari / One Missed Call (2005 TV Asahi) *Izumo no Okuni (200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reina Uchida
Reina (the Spanish word for queen) or La Reina may refer to: Geography * Reina, Badajoz, a municipality in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain * Reina, Estonia, a village in Saaremaa Parish, Saare County, Estonia * La Reina, a commune of Chile * La Reina, Chalatenango, a municipality in El Salvador People * Reina (given name), a list of notable people with the given name * Reina (surname), a list of notable people with the surname * Reina (musician), American singer and songwriter Lori Reina Goldstein (born 1975) * Alexia Putellas, Spanish footballer, nicknamed ''La Reina'' Arts and entertainment * ''Reina'' (album), by the band Kinky * Reina, a character in the ''Rave Master'' series * Reina, a character from the ''Hokuto no Ken'' franchise * Reina Kousaka, a character in ''Hibike! Euphonium'' * Reina Ryuugu, a character in the ''Higurashi no Naku Koro ni'' series * "La Reina", a song from Christina Aguilera's ninth studio album '' Aguilera'' (2022) Other us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Get Me Wrong
"Don't Get Me Wrong" is a song released by British-American alternative rock group The Pretenders. It was the first single taken from the group's 1986 album, ''Get Close''. It can also be found on the band's '' The Singles'' album, released in 1987. Chrissie Hynde said she was inspired to write the song for her friend John McEnroe. Background The song features a jangly guitar sound and an emphasis on melody. Hynde's lyrics contain literary references in addition to the more relationship-based subject matter typical for rock and pop music. Reception ''Billboard'' said that although Hynde is the only original Pretender remaining, this song represents "a pretty upbeat, strutting, confident Pretenders." ''Cash Box'' praised Hynde's "sultry vocal" and "powerful songwriting." ''Classic rock review'' describes "Don't Get Me Wrong" as a "jaunty rock track". ''Ultimate Classic Rock'' critic Matt Wardlaw rated it the Pretenders 8th greatest song, saying that it " ammershome the point r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Style Council
The Style Council were a British musical ensemble, band formed in late 1982 by Paul Weller, the former singer, songwriter and guitarist with the punk rock/New wave music, new wave/mod revival band the Jam, and keyboardist Mick Talbot, previously a member of Dexys Midnight Runners, The Bureau (band), the Bureau and the Merton Parkas. The band enabled Weller to take his music in a more soulful direction. The permanent line-up grew to include drummer Steve White (drummer), Steve White and Weller's then-girlfriend, vocalist Dee C. Lee. Other artists such as Tracie Young, Tracey Thorn (Everything but the Girl), and drummer/percussionist Steve Sidelnyk (who has played for Madonna (entertainer), Madonna, Seal (musician), Seal, Richard Ashcroft) also performed and collaborated with the group. As with Weller's previous band, most of the London-based group's hits were in their homeland, where they scored seven top 10 hits. The band also had hit singles and albums in Australia and New Zeal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shout To The Top!
"Shout to the Top!" is a song by the English band the Style Council which was their seventh single to be released. It was composed by lead singer Paul Weller, and was released in 1984. It appears on the ''Vision Quest (film), Vision Quest'' soundtrack in the United States. The song also appears on the deluxe edition of ''Our Favourite Shop'' (1985), and features in the film ''Billy Elliot'' (2000) and on its soundtrack. Paintings representing the 1984 miners strike feature in the video. Compilation appearances As well as the song's single release, it has featured on various compilation albums released by The Style Council. The song was included on ''The Singular Adventures of The Style Council'', ''The Complete Adventures of The Style Council'', and ''Greatest Hits (The Style Council album), Greatest Hits''. Track listings 7" single *A "Shout to the Top!" (edit) – 3:16 *B "Ghosts of Dachau" – 2:55 12" single *A1 "Shout to the Top!" – 4:16 *A2 "Shout to the Top!" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elvis Costello
Declan Patrick MacManus Order of the British Empire, OBE (born 25 August 1954), known professionally as Elvis Costello, is an English singer-songwriter and record producer. He has won multiple awards in his career, including a Grammy Award in 2020, and has twice been nominated for the Brit Award for Brit Award for British Male Solo Artist, Best British Male Artist. In 2003, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2004, ''Rolling Stone'' ranked Costello number 80 on its Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Costello began his career as part of London's Pub rock (United Kingdom), pub rock scene in the early 1970s and later became associated with the first wave of the British punk and new wave movement that emerged in the mid-to-late 1970s. His critically acclaimed debut album ''My Aim Is True'' was released in 1977. Shortly after recording it, he formed the Attractions as his backing band. His second album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veronica (song)
"Veronica" is a song by Elvis Costello, released in 1989 as the lead single from the album ''Spike''. The song was co-written by Costello with Paul McCartney, and was co-produced with T-Bone Burnett and Kevin Killen, and features Paul McCartney on his iconic Höfner bass. In 2004, ''Entertainment Weekly'' voted it one of Costello's top ten greatest tunes. "Veronica" was also Costello's highest-charting top 40 hit in the United States, peaking at No. 19 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles chart, No. 1 on its Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart, and No. 10 on its Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Background The song focuses on an older woman who has experienced severe memory loss. Costello's inspiration for this song was his grandmother, who suffered from Alzheimer's. When talking about the song on a VH1 interview, Costello reminisced about his grandmother having "terrifying moments of lucidity" and how this was the inspiration for "Veronica". In his 2015 autobiography, ''Unfaithful Mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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