Key Facts
• On September 9, Fuji TV announcers held a class at Iwase Elementary School.
• Participants included 52 sixth-grade students from a total of 313 enrolled.
• The program, “Announcer Teachers,” began in 2005 as a social contribution initiative.
• Announcer Mio Asakura shared three keys to interviews: focus on a theme, prioritize the subject, and empathize.
• For speeches, she emphasized voice, content, and expression.
• Daisei Kurata demonstrated vocal techniques, tongue twisters, and articulation exercises.
• Students practiced interviews and speeches, showcasing their learning.
• A student expressed interest in becoming an announcer after the session.
• Another student learned about Asakura’s love for travel and her focus on language in live broadcasts.
Summary
Fuji TV announcers Daisei Kurata and Mio Asakura conducted a communication skills workshop for 52 sixth-grade students at Iwase Elementary School in Saitama on September 9. The session, part of Fuji TV’s “Announcer Teachers” initiative, focused on improving interview and speech techniques. Asakura highlighted three keys for effective interviews and speeches, while Kurata demonstrated vocal exercises and tongue twisters. Students actively participated, applying their learning in practice interviews. The event inspired some students to consider careers in broadcasting, with one noting the importance of language in live settings. The program emphasized the joy of communication and practical skills for effective expression.
