Mao Inoue, Arashi to host ‘Kohaku Uta Gassen’
By Tenkaijapan - Last updated: 土曜日, 10月 22, 2011 - Save & Share - Leave a Comment
Actress Mao Inoue (井上真央) and pop group Arashi (嵐)have been chosen as the hosts of NHK’s popular New Year’s Eve program “Kohaku Uta Gassen” (Red and White Song Contest).
Mao Inoue
Inoue, 24, who starred in this year’s NHK morning drama series “Ohisama,” will represent the Red team (women), while Arashi will represent the White team (men).
Poster of “Ohisama” NHK drama
The 62nd “Kohaku Uta Gassen” will be aired from 7:15 p.m. on Dec 31 and is expected to be a little more somber than in previous years out of respect for the victims of the March 11 disaster.
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