Saya Hiyama

The native form of this personal name is Hiyama Saya. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Saya Hiyama
Hiyama Saya (檜山沙耶)
Born (1993-10-27) October 27, 1993
Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Other namesSayatchi (さやっち)[a][1]
EducationRikkyo University (BS)
Occupation
Years active2018 – present
Employer
Spouse
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(m. 2024)​

Saya Hiyama (Japanese: 檜山沙耶, Hepburn: Hiyama Saya; born October 27, 1993) is a Japanese freelance announcer, former weather forecaster and disaster prevention specialist. She previously worked for Weathernews LiVE (WNL) from 2018 to 2024. Hiyama is signed to irodori, LLC.[2]

Biography

Hiyama was born on October 27, 1993[3] in Mito, Ibaraki.[4]

Hiyama graduated from Ibaraki Christian School High School[5] and later from Rikkyo University's Faculty of Economics. After graduating from university, Hiyama briefly worked at an accounting firm.[6][7]

Hiyama has said that she has been interested in weather forecasting since she was a student, but did not want to become a news anchor.[3] Following her experience with the Great East Japan Earthquake, Hiyama attended a voice acting school because she wanted a job that involved communication.[3] Originally, she wanted to become a voice actor, but after Mayumi Tanaka, whom she worked with on stage, told her she was suited for narration, she decided to pursue a career as a weather forecaster. She joined the 24-7 live stream Weathernews LiVE in July 2018 at the age of 24 after winning an audition,[7][8][9] debuting later in October of the same year, where she served as weather forecaster and disaster prevention specialist.[5]

Hiyama went viral on social media following a clip of her appearance on the 26 February 2021 episode of WeathernewsLiVE Evening, when she seamlessly transitioned from happily talking about shogi to giving an earthquake early warning with serious face.[10][11]

Hiyama became one of the ambassadors of Ibaraki Prefecture on September 15, 2022.[12] In February 2023, Hiyama was featured as a customized voice for air purifiers produced by Sharp.[13][1] She retired as a news anchor from Weathernews LiVE on March 30, 2024.[8] Following her departure from Weathernews LiVE, she is working as a freelance announcer.[14]

Hiyama published her first book, Blue Moment, in January 2022, during her WNL tenure, with Wani Books.[15] From October 2024[16] to September 2025,[17] Hiyama co-hosted the monthly television programme ConBiz: Kontentsu x bijinesu no jōhōkyoku ("ConBiz: contents x business information station")[18] on satellite channel BS NTV; the show is also available worldwide on YouTube.[19]

Since October 2024,[20] Hiyama hosts the weekly radio programme Hiyama Saya no Aniura: Anime no Uragawa wo Nozoku ("Saya Hiyama's Aniura: Looking into Anime's Behind the Scenes") on JOQR, broadcast Sundays at 25:00 (Mondays 01:00) JST.[21]

Personal life

Hiyama said that her hobbies are anime and video games, and said that if she cannot play games or watch anime, she gets depressed.[3] She went viral on Twitter in June 2022 following her posting herself cosplaying as Yor Forger from the 2022 anime Spy × Family.[22]

On July 6, 2023, Hiyama announced her relationship with professional tennis player Yoshihito Nishioka.[23] They later announced their marriage on December 19, 2024.[24]

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References

Notes

  1. ^ Also romanised as "Sayacchi"

Citations

  1. ^ a b "U~ezānyūsu no 'sa yatchi', shāpu no kūki seijō-ki ni naru 'naganen'noyume ga kanaimashita!'" ウェザーニュースの「さやっち」、シャープの空気清浄機になる 「長年の夢がかないました！」 [Weathernews' Sayacchi becomes a Sharp air purifier: "A long-held dream has come true!"]. ITmedia (in Japanese). February 17, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  2. ^ 檜山沙耶さん　「irodori合同会社」所属を公表　「一緒に多彩な輪を広げていくことができれば幸甚に存じます」. Tokyo Broadcasting System. October 27, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  3. ^ a b c d "Hiyama Saya 'chottoshita hibi no kishō no henka o kanjiru koto de mainichi ga yutaka ni natte iku. Sōshita jikan o minasan to kyōyū shite ikitai na to omotte imasu' u~ezānyūsukyasutā rensai dai 13-kai" 檜山沙耶「ちょっとした日々の気象の変化を感じることで毎日が豊かになっていく。そうした時間を皆さんと共有していきたいなと思っています」ウェザーニュースキャスター連載・第13回 [Saya Hiyama "Feeling the small changes in the weather every day enriches my days. I would like to share those moments with everyone." Weathernews Anchor Series, Part 13]. GetNavi (in Japanese). February 28, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  4. ^ "Ryō wa 4-nendo 'ibaraki taishi' no ishoku ni tsuite" 令和4年度「いばらき大使」の委嘱について [Appointment of "Ibaraki Ambassadors" for 2022]. Ibaraki Prefectural Government (in Japanese). October 12, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  5. ^ a b "Kishō kyasutā Hiyama Saya ga purotenisu Nishioka Yoshihito to no kōsai akasu 'otagai o omoiyari takame ainagara'" 気象キャスター檜山沙耶がプロテニス西岡良仁との交際明かす「お互いを思いやり高め合いながら」 [Weather forecaster Saya Hiyama reveals her relationship with professional tennis player Yoshihito Nishioka: "We care for each other and help each other grow"]. Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  6. ^ "Furīana Hiyama Saya, hanataba kakae 'Kon bizu' sotsugyō 'korekara mo Nihon no sangyō no hatten o'" フリーアナ檜山沙耶、花束抱え「こんびず」卒業「これからも日本の産業の発展を」 [Freelance announcer Saya Hiyama graduates from Konbizu with a bouquet of flowers, saying, "I will continue to contribute to the development of Japanese industry."]. Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). September 18, 2025. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  7. ^ a b "Kishō kyasutā Hiyama Saya intabyū 'ota katsu (shumi) wa ikiru kate. Shippai shite mo kaereru basho ga aru to ganbareru bamen ga takusan arimasu'" 気象キャスター・檜山沙耶インタビュー「オタ活（趣味）は生きる糧。失敗しても帰れる場所があると頑張れる場面がたくさんあります」 [Interview with weather forecaster Saya Hiyama: "Otaku activities (hobbies) are my lifeblood. Even if I fail, there are many situations where I can keep trying my best if I have a place to go back to."]. Town Work Magazine. June 27, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  8. ^ a b "Hiyama Saya, u~ezānyūzu saishū-bi wa gōkyū 'takusan no kansha de namida ga tomaranai'" 檜山沙耶、ウェザーニューズ最終日は号泣「たくさんの感謝で涙が止まらない」 [Saya Hiyama bursts into tears on Weathernews' final day: "I can't stop crying because I'm so grateful"]. Oricon. March 30, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  9. ^ "Ninki kyasutā Hiyama Saya-san 'tenki wa hito ni ijiwaru ni naranai'" 人気キャスター檜山沙耶さん「天気は人に意地悪にならない」 [Popular newscaster Saya Hiyama says, "The weather is not mean to people."]. The Nikkei (in Japanese). June 28, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  10. ^ Pescovitz, David (March 15, 2021). "Watch this TV news reporter instantly switch from cheerful to grim". Boing Boing. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  11. ^ Michel, Patrick St (April 17, 2021). "Weather forecaster Saya Hiyama's viral moments say a lot about fame in Japan". The Japan Times. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  12. ^ "[Ibarakishinbun] ibaraki taishi arata ni 4-ri kishō yohō-shi Kobayashi-san-ra Ibaragiken" 【茨城新聞】いばらき大使新たに4人 気象予報士・小林さんら 茨城県 [[Ibaraki Shimbun] Four new Ibaraki ambassadors, including weather forecaster Kobayashi, from Ibaraki Prefecture]. Ibaraki Shimbun (in Japanese). September 16, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  13. ^ Yoshikawa, Tomohiko (February 17, 2023). "'Kyō mo kūki ga uma~tsuHiyama' shāpu, Hiyama kyasutā no Karakiyo-yō kasutamu onsei" 「今日も空気がうまっ檜山」 シャープ、檜山キャスターの空清用カスタム音声 ["The air is fresh today in Hiyama" - Sharp's custom voice for Hiyama Caster's air purifier]. MyNavi Magazine (in Japanese). Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  14. ^ "Hiyama Saya, sugata ga gekihen! Kami bassari shōtokatto ni fan shōgeki 'kanari mijikame''kon'na kamigata no kyara o mita yōna'" 檜山沙耶、姿が激変！髪ばっさり ショートカットにファン衝撃「かなり短め」「こんな髪型のキャラを見たような」 [Saya Hiyama's appearance has changed dramatically! Fans are shocked by her short haircut, saying, "It's pretty short," and "I feel like I've seen a character with a hairstyle like this before."]. Oricon. December 17, 2025. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  15. ^ ブルーモーメント. Wani Books. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  16. ^ "【ＢＳ日テレ】新番組「こんびず！～コンテンツ×ビジネス情報局～」が１０月１５日（火）よる１１時～放送開始！". PR Times. September 30, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  17. ^ フリーアナ檜山沙耶、花束抱え「こんびず」卒業「これからも日本の産業の発展を」. Nikkan Sports. September 18, 2025. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  18. ^ こんびず!～コンテンツ×ビジネス情報局～ (official programme website). BS NTV. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  19. ^ こんびず! (official YouTube channel). YouTube. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  20. ^ Nippon Cultural Broadcasting. 【2024年10月改編】元ウェザーニュースキャスター・檜山沙耶の初冠ラジオ番組が決定！. PR Times (in Japanese).
  21. ^ 檜山沙耶のアニウラ～アニメの裏側を覗く～. Nippon Cultural Broadcasting. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  22. ^ Samurai, Bushido (June 28, 2022). "Japanese Weather Reporter's Spy x Family Cosplay as Yor Forger Receives Over 160k Likes". Anime Corner. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  23. ^ "Hiyama Saya, purotenisupureiyā Nishioka Yoshihito to no kōsai o kōhyō 'omoiyari takame ainagara hibi sugoshite ikitai'" 檜山沙耶、プロテニスプレイヤー西岡良仁との交際を公表「思いやり高め合いながら日々過ごしていきたい」 [Saya Hiyama announces her relationship with professional tennis player Yoshihito Nishioka, saying, "I want to spend each day caring for and improving each other."]. Oricon. July 6, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  24. ^ "Hiyama Saya, kekkon happyō-go-hatsu "kanmuri rajio bangumi" de risunā e hōkoku SNS de tsutae kirenakatta omoi kataru" 檜山沙耶、結婚発表後初“冠ラジオ番組”でリスナーへ報告 SNSで伝えきれなかった思い語る [Saya Hiyama announces her marriage to listeners on her first radio show, sharing thoughts she couldn't share on social media]. Oricon. December 20, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
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