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NHK Utacon to feature musical tributes to Japanese regions
The NHK music program ‘Utacon’ will broadcast a special episode on September 29 titled ‘Energetic Songs! Cheers to Our Hometowns’. The program features various artists performing songs intended to provide support and encouragement to different regions of Japan.
Performers will offer musical tributes to areas affected by recent natural disasters. Sayuri Ishikawa will sing ‘Hi no Kuni e’ for Kumamoto, following recent earthquakes, while Hiroshi Itsuki will perform ‘Furusato’ for Fukui to support those affected by heavy rains. Leon Niihama and the group Chaotix (Chotokkyu) will perform ‘YOUNG MAN (Y. M. C. A.)’ for Chiba.
Other highlights include a special medley by singer-songwriter Iruka to celebrate her 55th debut anniversary, and a performance of ‘LOVE Machine’ by Morning Musume. ’26. The broadcast will be held live from NHK Hall.
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Hiroshi Itsuki · Iruka · Morning Musume. ’26 · NHK · Sayuri Ishikawa
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The music program ‘Utacon’ will broadcast on September 29 with the theme ‘Energetic Songs! Cheers to Our Hometowns’. www.dempa-times.co.jp · www.thefirsttimes.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Morning Musume. ’26 will perform ‘LOVE Machine’. www.dempa-times.co.jp · www.thefirsttimes.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Singer-songwriter Iruka will perform a special medley including ‘Nagori Yuki’ to celebrate her 55th debut anniversary. www.dempa-times.co.jp · www.thefirsttimes.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Leon Niihama and the group Chaotix (Chotokkyu) will perform ‘YOUNG MAN (Y. M. C. A.)’ for Chiba. www.dempa-times.co.jp · www.thefirsttimes.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hiroshi Itsuki will perform ‘Furusato’ for Fukui following heavy rains. www.dempa-times.co.jp · www.thefirsttimes.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sayuri Ishikawa will perform ‘Hi no Kuni e’ to support Kumamoto. www.dempa-times.co.jp · www.thefirsttimes.jp