Yuko aotani biography definition

Yuko Aotani

Recitationist / freelance bilingual announcer / English communication instructor / former NHK WORLD English announcer

She went to primary and junior high school in London, England, graduated from Sophia University in Tokyo, and joined NHK in 1992 as an English-Japanese bilingual reporter.

She was the main anchor for NHK WORLD for 20 years.  She reported on elections and natural disasters and interviewed many leading Japanese intellectuals, heads of government and UN representatives.  She is held in high regard for her interview skills in both English and Japanese.

 She also directed, produced and appeared in a radio program to introduce Japanese works of literature in English.

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She left NHK in February 2015 to become a freelance recitationist specializing in introducing Japanese literature in English.  She holds recitations primarily in English. Furthermore, as an English communication instructor, she holds the unique “Tell the Stor