Yumiko Udo is a Japanese journalist, television reporter, television personality, and former NHK Announcer.
12 Facts About Yumiko Udo
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Yumiko Udo belonged to the kendo club when she was a junior and senior high school student.
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Yumiko Udo worked at Saturday Sports, Sunday Sports and NHK News 10 as an anchor.
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Yumiko Udo was involved in live coverage works in sport events and Olympic games.
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Yumiko Udo hosted NHK's New Year's Eve music concert Kohaku Uta Gassen in 2001,2002 and 2003.
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In 2006, Yumiko Udo hosted an afternoon talk show Studio Park kara Konnichiwa.
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In June 2007, Yumiko Udo was moved to New York City as a correspondent.
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Yumiko Udo stayed there for about two years and a half.
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Yumiko Udo was promoted as Chief Announcer in June 2008.
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Yumiko Udo played the role of the leading host for Kohaku Uta Gassen in 2012,2013,2014 and 2015.
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Yumiko Udo became news anchor of Nippon Television's nightly news program news zero in October 2018, role that ended in March 2024.
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On November 9,2019, Yumiko Udo was a host of the national festival held to mark Emperor Naruhito's enthronement.