Tamori

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Tamori born?August 22, 1945
2. Where was Tamori born?Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
3. What is Tamori known for?Hosting 'Music Station' (since 1987) and 'Waratte Iitomo!' (1982-2014), trademark dark sunglasses
4. Who is Tamori and why is he famous?Tamori is a Japanese TV host and comedian known for his long career and his cool dark sunglasses. He has been on TV for many decades and is one of Japan's biggest TV comedians.
5. What record did Tamori set with Music Station?He holds the Guinness World Record for the longest-running live TV music show hosted by the same presenter. He has hosted Music Station since 1987 and still does.

Anagram: A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Television Presenter: An individual who introduces and hosts television programs, often acting as a liaison between the program and the audience.
Guinness World Records: An organization that officially recognizes and documents world records for a wide range of human achievements and natural world feats.