The first concert of the music program “Life is a Song” will be held. Broadcasting is scheduled for December! BS Asahi 25th Anniversary Commemorative “Life is a Song” Concert

The first concert of the music program “Life is Full of Songs” will be held. Scheduled to air in December! BS Asahi 25th Anniversary Concert: “Life is a Song” ​ Kyodo Medias Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 30, 2025 The music program “Life is Full of Songs” will hold its first concert. Scheduled to air in December! BS Asahi 25th Anniversary Concert: “Life is a Song” Songs of memories, songs that resonate with the heart, songs we always hum… “Life Has Songs,” broadcast every Saturday at 7 PM on BS Asahi, features a stellar cast of singers singing classic songs that are deeply etched in our hearts. This year marks the 13th year since the program’s predecessor, “Japanese Masterpieces: Life Has Songs,” began airing in October 2013. On Wednesday, October 29th, the program held its first concert, the “BS Asahi 25th Anniversary: ​​Life Has Songs Concert,” at Tokyo International Forum Hall A.
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Pictured from left: Toshihiko Tahara, Yoshimi Tendo, Miyuki Kawanaka, Saori Yuki, Masao Sen, Takashi Hosokawa, Natsuko Godai In the first part of the concert, Toshihiko Tahara collaborated with young singers, singing and dancing to a four-song medley of hits. Furthermore, Noritake Kinashi and George Tokoro made a surprise appearance. The trio thrilled the audience with a passionate rendition of Aimi Tanaka’s “NAZO,” a song written by Tokoro and produced by Kinashi. In the second part, the special stage allowed for a collaboration that captivated the audience with well-known hits like “Northern Spring,” “Naniwabushi Dayo Jinsei wa,” “Tegami,” and “Kyoudai Fune.” The greatest appeal of “Life, There Are Songs” is the luxurious set reminiscent of music shows of the past, allowing you to enjoy the full chorus of the featured singers’ songs. The true thrill of this performance was fully experienced live at the concert. From beloved hits to nostalgic melodies that make you want to sing along, to timeless gems, all were performed in full chorus. The concert was hosted by Naoki Tsuboi (TV Asahi announcer), who also hosts the show, and Misato Okada. This stellar duo, who create a relaxed atmosphere on air and bring out the true faces of the featured singers, also livened up the venue at the concert. After the concert, performers Masao Sen, Takashi Hosokawa, Toshihiko Tahara, Yoshimi Tendo, Natsuko Godai, Miyuki Kawanaka, Saori Yuki, and hosts Naoki Tsuboi and Misato Okada responded to interviews. They shared their impressions of the concert and expressed their gratitude to the program’s general director, Taku Hikita, who passed away shortly before the concert began. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12949/3195/12949-3195-ce019a78f4fe00a496e92f71842d7ef2-2000×1333.jpg Comment from Masao Sen “I was talking with Hikita-san right up until his death, so I knew his feelings about the program’s first concert. The concert was a huge success, and the audience was smiling, so that was great. I hope the concerts, along with the program, will continue.” Takashi Hosokawa comment “I hope ‘Life Has Songs’ continues forever, and I was happy to see how much the audience enjoyed the concert. I really wanted Hikita-san to see it.” Toshihiko Tahara Comments “The concert was Hikita-san’s dream. I’d been booking it since early spring (laughs). The concert was a great success, and I’m very happy.” Comment from Yoshimi Tendo “Ever since I heard about the concert, I’ve been waiting for this day. I’m sure Hikita-san was watching over me from the venue. I’m so grateful to have finally made it to this day, and I performed this song with all my heartfelt gratitude to everyone.” Natsuko Goshiro comment “I could sense Mr. Hikita’s presence, and even though I thought, ‘Maybe he wasn’t completely satisfied with this part,’ the performers and staff all worked together and were able to finish the concert. Please enjoy the many songs we sang with all our hearts for Mr. Hikita and the audience on TV.” Miyuki Kawanaka’s Comment “When I was younger, I was so scared of Hikita. But he really helped me grow. I’m sure Hikita was looking forward to today’s concert, just like the audience. I’m grateful to the audience for giving me the energy to sing with energy and cheer.” Yuki Saori comment “The appeal of this program is that it conveys the message that music is not one thing. This time on stage, songs from various genres blended together, and we were able to have a wonderful time. We hope to continue carrying on the “Hikidaism” and work together to deliver wonderful numbers.” Comment from Naoki Tsuboi (TV Asahi announcer) “It was a long journey leading up to this event, but once it was here, time flew by. I joined the team as MC in the spring, and this was my first time performing on such a big stage. I was also nervous about playing the violin, but I was able to keep the show going thanks to the energy of the other performers’ singing. When Hikita-san saw the violin tuning, he said, ‘That’s great!’ I’m sure he was watching from heaven today. This concert can be described as an “early Red and White Song Battle.” Don’t wait until December 31st; sing and dance in front of your TV.” Misato Okada comment “I’m overwhelmed with emotion that we were able to complete the concert. After Mr. Hikita passed away, I visited his home and found the unfinished drafts for the concert. I’m incredibly grateful to the staff who used what he left behind as a starting point to complete the concert. Watching the singers from the side of the stage, I realized that they shine their brightest when they’re in front of an audience. I hope they continue to hold concerts in the future, and we’ll be broadcasting full versions of classic songs from the Showa to Reiwa eras on TV, so please enjoy the lineup that condenses the appeal of the program.” This concert will be broadcast as a four-hour special on BS Asahi starting at 7:00 PM on Saturday, December 13th. Program overview [Program Title] “BS Asahi 25th Anniversary Concert: Life is a Song” [Broadcast Date and Time] Saturday, December 13, 2025, 7:00 PM [Cast] Masao Sen, Saori Yuki, Yoshimi Tendo, Takashi Hosokawa, Miyuki Kawanaka, Toshihiko Tahara, Marine, Yutaka Yamakawa, Yu Hayami, Kumiko, Ichiro Toba, Mika Kamino, Natsuko Godai, Kim Yeon-ja, Ichikawa Yukino, Maria Seren, Baby Boo, Tatsumi Yuto, Asaka Miho, Ayasei, Aoyama Arata, Yuasa Michiru, Tanaka Aimi, Kimura Tetsuji, Umetani Kokoa, Hiramatsu Kento [Surprise Guests] George Tokoro, Noritake Kinashi, Yasuteru Sekimoto [Hosts] Naoki Tsuboi (TV Asahi announcer), Misato Okada [Official Website]
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