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My sweet home in France. FRaU sent a writer and a photographer to my home during my holidays to interview me. My sister did my hair and it felt so bizzarre to work in my farm in the middle of a little medieval village!
Akiko Chubachi’s TV schedule
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If you are like me, a fan of charismatic Akiko Chubachi (Riyo’s 2nd runner-up),
please check the following TV programs!
9月22日（土） 21時～ BS朝日「インターナショナル ライフセービングカップ 2007」出演
9月29日(土） 9時55分～ フジテレビ「ハッケン!!」出演
10月1日(月） 19時～ フジテレビ「ネプリーグＳＰ」出演
10月1日(月） 20時～ ＴＶＫ「カルチャーＳＨＯｗＱ」出演 ●オートバックスＣＭ出演中！
September 22th 9pm~ BS ASAHI “International life saving cup 2007″
September 29th 9:55am~ FUJI TV (chanel 
“HAKKEN!!”
October 1th 7pm~ (2h) FUJI TV 8chanel “NEPU-LEAGUE SPECIAL”
October 1th 8pm~ TVK “Culture ShowQ” ※AUTO BACKS CM
Proud of you Akiko chan!
See Don Konishi’s fabulous blog
Fashion critic Don Konishi uploaded his photo with Riyo at the VALENTINO Gala Dinner in his website titled “Don Konishi’s Spicy Fashion Talk”.
He wrote that “Riyo, Miss Universe”, came back from NY to attend the party. She lives in NY now and is traveling all over the world. I was impressed to see her after a while because she became much matured than before.
SEE: http://fanet.jp/regular/don_konishi/196.html
His pictures of the evening are amazing, and I am a big fan of him because he is always fun to be around and always supported my work.
KURARA X DE BEERS
http://www.mainichi-msn.co.jp/entertainment/geinou/200709/graph/21_2/index.html
THE BACKSTAGE OF THE SHOW…
ON STAGE:
PRESS CONFERENCE:
A HUMAN TOUCH….
John Wood Turns the Page
He struck it rich at Microsoft. Then he bought a one-way ticket to Kathmandu in search of a richer life. He found it — building schools and libraries in the poorest places on earth.
http://www.fastcompany.com/online/65/wood.html
Very inspirational !!!
John Wood (the founder of Room To Read) will be coming to Japan in December for book signings and events —- DECEMBER 8TH.
about the book: http://www.roomtoread.org/media/book.html
Poisonned Kids, Mothers Battle Autism
Actress Jenny McCarthy and Holly Robinson Peete on Oprah’s TV show.
If your child stopped speaking, wouldn’t look you in the eye and completely ignored the world around them, what would you do?
In her new book, “Louder Than Words”, A Mother’s Journey in Healing Autism, actress Jenny McCarthy shares her emotional story of diagnosis, hope, faith and recovery-a journey many thousands of parents now face.
Riyo and my angel-Luca 
…and then the nurse gave [Evan] the [MMR] shot,” she says. “And I remember going, ‘Oh, God, I hope he’s right.’ And soon thereafter-boom-the soul’s gone from his eyes.”
In 2002, Jenny gave birth to a beautiful baby boy she named Evan. As an infant, Evan was full of life, making eye contact and smiling, but soon things started to change. “God was giving me many hints about my son, and I didn’t quite see them,” she says. “So I know that he had to wake me up with two really big ones.”
Click here for the entire story !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www2.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200709/tows_past_20070918.jhtml
Sadly, this is our little son’s story as well. (Luca was injured by a DTP vaccination). I hope that sharing our story will prevent other Childs of getting injured as well.
By talking openly about mercury poisoned kids, we Moms hope people will begin to change their perception of these children who live with it every day.
We need to value these kids and need to stop thinking about them as children who are retarded. We need to stop thinking about them as children who don’t have the capacity to learn, because they DO.
PINK RIBBON & MUJ
Riyo with Yuka and Meri
You should make your reservation now. This ball is always fun. We will be there again after 3 consecutive years, with a fashion show.
We are proud to be involved in this event.
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BREAST CANCER & EARLY DETECTION
Top 5 at Miss Universe in 2003, Miyako Miyazaki poses for a Breast Cancer Campaign, photographed by Marc Albert
Run for The Cure!
Getting ready for the run. (Riyo in a black/blue strips adidas jumsuits). I am walking with my son Noa on the right, I will be among the first ones to start the run and will be THE LAST one to pass the arrival banner! OMG…. ).
I have a story to tell…..
A few years ago, before the 5 km run around the Imperial Palace, we had the opportunity, the finalists and myself, to get a mammography in a van on site. We never imagined what would happen later.
In fact, 2 weeks afterwards, one of the finalist received a letter from the Doctor informing her that she had breast cancer!
It was a chocking news as we have just started the competition and that very intensive training and numerous events were ahead. The Doctor stated that she should be in the hospital right away.
We could never have guessed that something was going really wrong “in her”. All the other girls always envied her beautiful breast. The luck had turned around and we had to fight with her.
She went through ups-and-downs and it was very intense for all of us. But she got lots of support and tons of love from everyone during the competition. She slowly got treated.
She is now 100% fine. I see her often, and she is happy.
Early Detection
Both my mother and myself went through breast cancer. Trust me, it does not happen only to others!! But to any woman.
Go get a mammography because once again, early detection can save your life.
ファイナリストの一人が乳がんのテストを受け、お医者さんに乳がんだった事を知らされました。とてもショックな知らせでした。知らせが来た時はちょうど大会前でこれから色々なイベントが行われる前でした。すぐに入院するようお医者さんに言われました。
彼女に何か悪い事がおきているとは誰も思いもしませんでした。皆は彼女の美しい胸に憧れ羨ましがれていました。
彼女は精神的なアップダウンがありましたが彼女は皆から愛され励まされ今ではとても元気にしています。
私と私の母親は乳がんでした。皆さん是非検査に行ってください。 早く行けば治ります!!
MY PHOTOS OF RIYO
Riyo satyed at Presidential Suite at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo during her stay. It was raining most of the time, too bad because she had no chance to enjoy the pool in her suite, which has an incredible view of Tokyo.
Riyo in her room waiting to get in her interview with Nikkei Newspaper (below)
dress Novespazio, shoes YSL
amazing suite….
Veuve Cliquot Rose, our favorite!
Finished shooting in her bedroom for Harper’s Bazaar (dress by Valentino)
My husband surprised us and came to say hello to Riyo. She calls him otosan… daddy. Riyo leaved in our house before going to Miss Universe as it was much easier for me to prepare her, as she leaves 2 hours away from Tokyo.
Where are you? this suite was so amazingly huge that we lost each others a few time!!
She got flowers from a fan.
and those are my gift to you….. I took these photos in a few minutes, while she sat her bed. I love Riyo in white, she looks like an angel.
CINDERELLA
photo taken by Roston with my camera getting ready before going out. This is the dress that Riyo wore at the Valentino event. I was just dreaming of wearing it, so beautiful….. this is THE hit gown of Valentino couture this season. I felt like Cenderella when I changed to my “normal” black dress which makes me look like a fat Midget!<o:p></o:p>
………..This is the magic of Valentino!
