Takashi Fujii

Takashi Fujii (Japanese: 藤井隆, Fujii Takashi, born March 10, 1972 in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese comedian and singer who belongs to the Japanese entertainment conglomerate Yoshimoto Kogyo and is the popular host of Matthew's Best Hit TV (as the character マシュー南, Mashū Minami or Matthew Minami) and various other related shows on TV Asahi, a major television network in Japan. Image File history File links Takashi_Fujii. ... Image File history File links Takashi_Fujii. ... March 10 is the 69th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (70th in leap years). ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Toyonaka (豊中市; -shi) is a city located in Osaka, Japan. ... Osaka Prefecture (大阪府 ÅŒsaka-fu) is part of the Kinki region on Honshu island, Japan. ... A comedian, or comic, is an entertainer who amuses an audience by making them laugh. ... Ercole de Roberti: Concert, c. ... Yoshimoto Kogyo Co. ... Matthews Best Hit TV is a show on TV Asahi hosted by Matthew Minami. ... This article is about the television network in Japan. ...

On May 7, 2005, he officially announced his intention to marry Otoha (乙葉), a Japanese idol, and they were married on July 30, 2005 at the Grand Hyatt in Tokyo, with an audience of 340 guests including many famous Japanese personalities and celebrities. May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Otoha (乙葉; Real name: Fuji Kazuyo 藤井和代, neé Yoshida 吉田) is a Japanese actress/singer born on 28 Jan 1981. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... July 30 is the 211th day (212th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 154 days remaining. ... Hyatt is a hotel chain brand that is owned by Global Hyatt Corporation. ...   , literally Eastern capital) is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, the home of the Japanese Imperial Family, and the de facto[1] capital of Japan. ...

Acting Career

An established celebrity among Japanese television, Takashi Fujii is most active as an actor and a comedic host.

Matthew Minami

Matthew Minami

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In the western world, and particularly the United States, he is perhaps most famous for his appearance (as Matthew Minami, hosting his own show) with Bill Murray's character Bob Harris in the 2003 movie Lost in Translation. William James Bill Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an Academy Award-nominated, Emmy-winning and Golden Globe-winning American comedian and actor. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Lost in Translation is a film released in the United States on October 3, 2003. ...

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Himself

Takashi Fujii is also a popular talent himself and appears frequently on many Japanese variety shows. He is considerably less flamboyant while appearing as himself, but his frequent seemingly random comments and odd gestures are all part of his signature performances. He has even made appearances in the U.S. and China showing off both his comedy and music. A variety show is a show with a variety of acts, often including music and comedy skits, especially on television. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from...

Now Showing

Takashi Fujii is currently featured on the following programs (titles are loose translations):

• 発見!仰天!!プレミアもん!!! 土曜はダメよ! (Hakken! Gyōten!! Puremia mon!!! Doyō-wa dame-yo!) on YTV
• ベリーベリーサタデー (Very very Saturday, Berī berī Saturday) on KTV
• 上海大腕 (Shanghai Daiwan) on TX as a travelling host
• Matthew's Best Hit TV+ on ANB as Matthew Minami
• サルヂエ (Monkey Wisdom, Sarujie) on CTV as a monkey (host)
• 藤井隆のスカパー110BANG！ (Takashi Fujii's SkyPerfect 110BANG!) on スカイパーフェクトTV

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Past Appearances

• 1999 天国のkiss (Heaven's Kiss/Tokyo Ghost Story, Tengoku-no kiss) (Drama)
• 2001 明日があるさ (There's Always Tomorrow, Ashita-ga arusa) (Drama)
• 2001 明日があるさ (There's Always Tomorrow, Ashita-ga arusa) (Movie)
• 2001 ビューティ７ (Beauty 7) (Drama)
• 2002 まんてん (Manten) (Drama)
• 2006 School of water business (Drama)

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Music Career

OH MY JULIET!

Although Fujii is less active as a musician, his style has transferred successfully into the world of J-pop. His most recent single, "OH MY JULIET!", was produced by popular J-pop artist Tommy february6 and was an instant hit.^{[citation needed]} The song was subsequently featured in the soundtrack to the movie Babel. Image File history File links TakashiFujii_OHMYJULIET.jpg‎ Cover of Takashi Fujiis OH MY JULIET! single. ... Image File history File links TakashiFujii_OHMYJULIET.jpg‎ Cover of Takashi Fujiis OH MY JULIET! single. ... J-pop (or Jpop) is an abbreviation of Japanese pop. ... Tomoko Kawase (川瀬智子 Kawase Tomoko, born February 6, 1975, in Kyoto, Japan), is a Japanese female singer and also former member of a musical group called the brilliant green, and, sometimes acting both Tommy february6 and Tommy heavenly6. ... Babel is a Golden Globe Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated 2006 film, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and written by Guillermo Arriaga. ...

Along with Tomoko Kawase, he has also worked with well-known artists such as Daisuke Asakura, Tetsuya Komuro, and Fayray. Tomoko Kawase (川瀬智子 Kawase Tomoko, born February 6, 1975, in Kyoto, Japan), is a Japanese female singer and also former member of a musical group called the brilliant green, and, sometimes acting both Tommy february6 and Tommy heavenly6. ... Quantum Mechanics Rainbow V Daisuke Asakura (浅倉大介 Asakura Daisuke, November 4, 1967, Asakusa, Japan -) is a male Japanese popular music artist. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Fayray (フェイレイ) is a female Japanese popular music singer. ...

In 2004, he did a "World Tour" concert in Los Angeles, U.S. and Shanghai, China. 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: City of Angels Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates: State California County Los Angeles County  - Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Area    - City 1290. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

As he is usually busy hosting shows and giving guest appearances, it is not unusual for him to release less than one single per year.

Discography

Singles

• OH MY JULIET! (19 October 2005)

1. OH MY JULIET!
2. STAR BRIGHT LOVE
3. RAIN RAIN RAIN...
4. I HOLD YOU TIGHT

• Watashi no Aoi Sora (7 July 2004)

1. Watashi no Aoi Sora
2. Aru Yoru, Boku wa Nigedashitanda

• Mikakunin Hikoutai (14 February 2002)

1. Mikakunin Hikoutai

• Zetsubou Good Bye (12 December 2001)

1. Zetsubou Good Bye
2. Zetsubou Good Bye (Karaoke)

• Ai mo Kawarazu (1 November 2000)

1. Ai mo Kawarazu
2. Ai mo Kawarazu ~ deep Autumn extended mix

• NANDA KANDA (8 March 2000)

1. NANDA KANDA
2. NANDA KANDA [anta nanda tsugi no ban wa]

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Albums

• SHANGHAI TA-WAN (26 April 2006) (CD+DVD set)

1. Amai Kaori
2. *~Asterisk~
3. vestige
4. Me ga Kirai
5. NO MORE CRY
6. Rirura Riruha
7. T&T
8. OH MY JULIET!
9. Get Down
10. T&T Remix Version

• All By My Self (28 July 2004)

1. Watashi no Aoi Sora
2. Aru Yoru Boku wa Nige Dashitanda
3. Aka to Kuro
4. Sa ra Sa
5. Ka-ra-su
6. Socket
7. TAMEIKI
8. Mirai -SEX-
9. Utsukushii Wakare
10. Tsuki no Sabaku to
11. 1/2 no Kodoku

• Romio Dokou (14 February 2002)

1. Mikakunihikoutai
2. Kyuukyoku Kyuuto
3. Chikyuu ni Idakarete
4. Suhada ni Sweater
5. Koufuku Interview
6. Zetsubou Good Bye
7. Taikanyama EREJI
8. Mosukuwa no Yoru
9. Ranhansha
10. RELAX
11. NANDA KANDA

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External links

• Takashi Fujii Official Fan Club
• Official website for Matthew's Best Hit UV on TV Asahi
• IMDB entry
• R&C Official Page
• Sony Official Page