October 28, 2005

Weathernews names 6 Japanese casters for new mobile phone service

Weathernews, the world's largest weather service, has named six Japanese casters for its new Japanese mobile phone programs, according to the Mainichi Daily News.

"The casters, who were picked from a staggering 2,115 applicants, include actress Kanako Tokiwa and former flight attendant Saeko Ishida, who will lead the programs in the Kanto region.

The casters will be replaced every three months through auditions."

Related article: Aspiring cell phone weather presenters gather for Kanto auditions.

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