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Saturday, March 1, 2008

Spectacles

Spectacles are an important item for Tokito, there are alot of episode about spectacles. Although she is called the "Meganekko Idol" (spectacle girl idol), in her official homepage's profile and and TV shows that she went to, she mentioned that both her eyes have 1.5 vision and her vision is good. She uses spectacles without lenses, just the frame. She said that 「With spectacles on, she dont feel shy」. In addition, TV Asahi style variety show 『アメトーーク』 (Ame talk), talked about idol spectacles.

- The reason for not having the lense in the spectacle is, during filming and alike, is helps to prevent the reflection from the lightings. She wears rimless spectacles with anti-reflecting coating. She talked about when she is excited or emotional, she will try to wipe her tears off her lenseless spectacles, and other mistakes.

- She makes her contribution to UNICEF by auctioning off her personal glasses.

- During her practice or competition in futsal, for safety purposes, she wears a pair of goggles instead of her usual spectacles.

- She started to wear spectacles after she changed her stage name to 「時東あみ」(Tokito Ami).

- She said that recently her vision has started to get worst, concerned, spectacles have now become a necessity for her.