TV Osaka Announcer Jennifer Risa Wooden to Appear Live on 'News Morning Satellite' April 30th! Joining the 'Mo-Sate Family'?

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'News Morning Satellite' (Mo-Sate), airing Monday through Friday at 5:45 AM on six TV Tokyo network stations, is bringing you the first 2026 installment of its collaboration series with TV Osaka's 'Yasashii News' on Thursday, April 30.

Jennifer Risa Wooden, a TV Osaka announcer, has been confirmed to appear live in the 'News Morning Satellite' studio for this project. She will deliver global economic news and market information alongside the regular 'Mo-Sate Family' members.

Additionally, a joint reporting project with 'Yasashii News' will be broadcast on the same day, featuring a new initiative called 'Medical MaaS from Osaka.' Be sure to tune in!

Comment from Jennifer Risa Wooden (TV Osaka Announcer): 'I am thrilled and honored to be in the Tokyo studio with everyone I previously only connected with via remote broadcast from Osaka! I aim to deliver news with a bright and careful touch, emphasizing the positive energy and power characteristic of Osaka. Please look forward to the current state of the Kansai economy and the efforts of companies continuing their unique challenges. (And if possible, I’d love to sneak in some Osaka-style humor somewhere!) I look forward to connecting with the viewers and everyone in the studio!'

Comment from Masaki Abe, Chief Producer of 'News Morning Satellite': 'In a chaotic world, Mo-Sate strives to quickly inform viewers of global trends while also meticulously reporting on the movements of dynamic regional economies. By maintaining a global perspective while deepening our ties with affiliate TV Osaka, we will continue to deliver fresh news from home and abroad.'

Program Information: Program: News Morning Satellite Broadcast Date: April 30 (Thursday), 5:45 AM – 7:05 AM Stations: TV Hokkaido, TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TV Osaka, TV Setouchi, TVQ Kyushu, BS TV Tokyo

Profile: Jennifer Risa Wooden (TV Osaka Announcer) Born in 1995, from Chuo-ku, Tokyo. She has appeared in many economic programs such as the 'Kansai Economic Seminar' and 'Kansai Business Leaders New Year Discussion.' Currently, she is studying in the MBA program at Kobe University Graduate School of Business Administration to further deepen her understanding of economics and corporate strategies.

She serves as the main anchor for TV Osaka's 'Yasashii News' (airing every Mon-Fri from 4:59 PM). Osaka NEWS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tvosakanews