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Born on July 8, 1947 in Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan, Fumiko Motoya is a businessperson, writer and singer. Fumiko Motoya is 79 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Fukui Prefectural Fujishima High School and Hosei University. Notable works include 完全に詰んだイチ子はもうカリスマになるしかないの (2022), アパゾンビ and 生×カラ!TV.
My Take
Most hotel executives stay safely behind the corporate logo. Fumiko Motoya, president of APA Hotel, put her own face and her trademark wide-brimmed hats on the advertising and turned herself into the chain's most recognizable asset. It should have been embarrassing. Instead it worked, saving a fortune in endorsement fees while making the company name impossible to forget. Born in Fukui in 1947, she went from Fujishima High School to Hosei University and ended up as the public face of a national hotel group, and along the way she has published books and released music as well. Opinion on her divides sharply. What I cannot argue with is the nerve it takes to make a product out of yourself.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Fumiko Motoya
- Name (Japanese)
- 元谷芙美子
- Reading
- もとや ふみこ
- Born
- July 8, 1947 (age 79)
- Origin
- Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- businessperson / writer / singer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
2. Background
- High school
- Fukui Prefectural Fujishima High School
- University
- Hosei University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- 元谷外志雄
4. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 4 (2022)
- By year
- 2022: 1
- Debut work
- 完全に詰んだイチ子はもうカリスマになるしかないの
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TV program | 完全に詰んだイチ子はもうカリスマになるしかないの | 2022 |
| TV program | アパゾンビ | |
| TV program | 生×カラ!TV | |
| MV | ぐるぐるワンワン |
5. Links
6. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Works and profile fields sourced from Wikipedia reflect content as of 2026-08-26. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Fumiko Motoya born?
Born July 8, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Fumiko Motoya from?
Fumiko Motoya is from Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.
What does Fumiko Motoya do?
Fumiko Motoya works as businessperson, writer, singer.
What is Fumiko Motoya known for?
Notable works include 完全に詰んだイチ子はもうカリスマになるしかないの, アパゾンビ, 生×カラ!TV.
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