NHK's 'MUSIC GIFT 2025' Delivers Hope on Nagasaki's 80th Anniversary
On August 9, 2025, NHK General broadcast the special music program "MUSIC GIFT 2025 ~Songs of Hope for You~" live, delivering emotion and songs of hope across Japan. With NHK Hall as the main venue, live broadcasts from Nagasaki Stadium City and Mount Koya's Kongobu-ji Temple also featured, presenting diverse performances filled with messages. The program was hosted by Kazunari Ninomiya and Fumi Nikaido, broadcast in two parts: Part 1 from 7:30 PM and Part 2 from 10:00 PM. The hashtag "#NHK_MUSICGIFT" trended on social media, garnering enthusiastic responses from viewers. Among the featured artists, Mrs. GREEN APPLE performed "Que Sera Sera" in Part 1 and "Soranji" in Part 2, their powerful vocals captivating many viewers. DREAMS COME TRUE delivered a special medley for the program, passionately singing from "Nandodemo" to "Sono Saki e," showcasing an overwhelming presence that even staff members reported "gave us goo...