Nocquet stayed for nearly three years (1955–57), living in the dojo; he was one of only two non-Japanese to enjoy this privilege during that early era, the other being subsequently Terry Dobson.
In 2007, he started to appear in several of Cocorico's comedy shows as Shorty Tanaka (ちっこい田中, Little Tanaka), and since Tensai Terebi Kun, he is a deshi (student) of Yoshimoto comedian Hosei Yamazaki.
In 2010, in a news article concerning Hiroki Uchi becoming involved with the Japanese production of Broadway musical Guys and Dolls, the president of Johnny & Associates, Johnny Kitagawa, stated that Uchi has been permanently removed from both Kanjani8 and NEWS and will instead focus on solo work and acting.
Written and composed by Manachanallur Giridharan this song has references to the entire legend surrounding the Uchi Pillaiyar temple including the Vibishana's chase of Lord Ganesha and the inception of the temple.
Uchiko, Tyson Cole’s follow up to his first restaurant, Uchi, opened its doors in July 2010.
Naturalization does not guarantee inclusion in Japanese society; one must win the consent of the society at large.