Hikaru Nishida is a Japanese pop singer and actress.
13 Facts About Hikaru Nishida
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Hikaru Nishida was born in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, and made her singing debut on April 6,1988 with the release of the single "Fifteen", named after her age at the time.
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Hikaru Nishida moved to Los Angeles, California with her family in 1973 when her father was transferred there by his electrical equipment firm.
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Hikaru Nishida then attended Sophia University and graduated in 1994, with a major in comparative history of Japan and China.
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Hikaru Nishida has some trouble understanding Japanese poetry due to her time away from Japan.
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Hikaru Nishida enjoys writing poetry, basket weaving, learning Spanish and the flute.
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In 1988, Hikaru Nishida made her entertainment debut when she was appointed as a campaign girl for Japan Air System.
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Hikaru Nishida starred in the stage musical production of Little Lord Fauntleroy that year and recorded the opening theme of the anime TV adaptation Little Prince Cedie.
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In 1991, Hikaru Nishida made her debut on NHK's Kohaku Uta Gassen, performing her single "Tokimeite".
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Hikaru Nishida hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup Preliminary Draw gala on at the Tokyo International Forum and served as an ambassador in the Nagano Olympic Peace Appeal program.
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In May 2002, Hikaru Nishida married Shigeki Ebi, director of Fuji Electronic Industries.
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Hikaru Nishida gave birth to her first son in California in 2006 and her second son in 2009.
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Hikaru Nishida was the first tourism ambassador for Nishinomiya from August 2011 to the end of March 2013.