Japan trip 2011

[Tami]

Great pictures!

Now, about the woman professional who presents the NHK go programme you see in post No. 6. Well, she always used to look very glum and serious on TV, but then a few years ago I met her at an event, and she gave me a teaching game (I lost by about 5 points on 5 stones, if I recall correctly). Afterwards, I somewhat cheekily told her that she was very pretty, but she would look much better on TV if she smiled more. Ever since, whenever I have seen her on TV, she has been smiling a lot, as you can see in the picture!!!

I wish I could recall her name.

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Now, about the woman professional who presents the NHK go programme you see in post No. 6.
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I wish I could recall her name.

万波　奈穂
Mannami Nao 2d

http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~bg2t-tkg/nhk/nhk.html -- my favorite site for NHK games. Clicking the X between the players names will reveal the host's photo:
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~bg2t-tkg/nhk/nao.jpg

[EdLee]

Thanks, Tami. Yes, she's the sister of Mannami Kana 万波　佳奈 4p
http://www.nihonkiin.or.jp/player/htm/ki000375.htm

Mannami Nao 万波　奈穂 2p
http://www.nihonkiin.or.jp/player/htm/ki000411.htm