NHK Summer Music Festival features diverse performers and star hosts

The NHK music special ‘Uta de Aetara 2026’ held a public recording at NHK Hall in Tokyo, featuring a diverse lineup of performers and a unique hosting trio consisting of Motoki Ohmori (Mrs. GREEN APPLE), actress Keiko Kitagawa, and Kazunari Ninomiya.

During the recording, various performances took place, including a cover of ‘Natsu no Owari no Harmony’ by Kiyoshi Hikawa and Ikusaburo Yamasaki, and a high-energy set by ORANGE RANGE. The program also featured a notable appearance by the persona Ichinomori Daigo, a character portrayed by singer DAIGO, who engaged in a comedic ‘husband and wife’ interaction with co-host Kitagawa.

In a viral moment, Ichinomori Daigo shared a group photograph with the rock legends LUNA SEA, which drew significant attention on social media. Following the recording, the hosts discussed their chemistry, with Ohmori and Kitagawa praising Ninomiya’s professional hosting skills and the deep connection between the three performers.