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is a Japanese [[pop|J-pop]] singer and actress. She was born in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, and made her singing debut on April 6, 1988 with the release of the single "Fifteen", named after her age at the time. Nishida is affiliated with Manase Productions.
In 1985, Nishida's family moved back to Japan, where she attended the American School in Japan until her graduation in 1990. She then attended Sophia University and graduated in 1994, with a major in comparative history of Japan and China.
Because of her residency in the U.S., Nishida is fluent in English. She has some trouble understanding Japanese poetry due to her time away from Japan. Nishida enjoys writing poetry, basket weaving, learning Spanish and the flute.
In 1991, Nishida made her debut on NHK's Kōhaku Uta Gassen, performing her single "Tokimeite".
Nishida hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup Preliminary Draw gala on at the Tokyo International Forum and served as an ambassador in the Nagano Olympic Peace Appeal program.
| 1991 (Heisei 3) / 42nd | Debut | "Tokimeite" | 1/28 | Bubblegum Brothers | |
| 1992 (Heisei 4) / 43rd | 2 | "Ikiterutte Subarashī" | 14/28 | Masayuki Suzuki | Also performed a cover of "Candy Candy" with Chisato Moritaka and Miho Nakayama. |
| 1993 (Heisei 5) / 44th | 3 | "Namida Tomaranai" | 2/26 | SMAP | Also performed a cover of "Moonlight Densetsu" with Fuyumi Sakamoto and Hiroko Moriguchi in a special segment. |
| 1998 (Heisei 10) / 49th | 4 | "That's Disney Fantasy" (Medley) | 5/25 | Yutaka Yamakawa |
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