The NHK’s “71st Red and White Song Battle” (December 31, 7:30 pm), which was announced to take place without spectators, is being prepared for the event, including the celebration with spectators on the day 2., You get it. As you watch the Corona disaster situation, it is a countermeasure to prepare when the go-ahead is given. In addition, the bureau announced this day that actress Fumi Nikaido (26) was appointed moderator of the red group, actor Hiroshi Oizumi (47) was appointed moderator of the white group and talent Uchimura Mitsuyoshi (56) was appointed general moderator for the fourth year consecutive.

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In September this year, NHK announced that a red and white song battle would take place without spectators at a regular meeting of President Akinobu Maeda. He explained: “I would like you to understand that we want to give the highest priority to preventing the spread of the new corona virus. We also want to avoid crowds of artists and staff and take comprehensive measures.”

However, even in Corona, Go To Travel has taken place, and a demonstration experiment has begun to ease restrictions on professional baseball games. In entertainment, restrictions are gradually being relaxed, such as allowing the accommodation rate to reach 100% for events where the public does not cheer or cheer.

NHK will also host a live song show “Utacon” from the same room with viewers starting October 13. Even if there are no spectators on the first floor, spectators are positioned taking care not to be crowded on the second and third floors. The broadcast with viewers is scheduled three times in November and once in December.

In such circumstances, it seems that Rojas and Blancas have not given up holding the event with spectators until the end. Taking into account the contagion situation of the new corona virus in the future, it is said that it is being prepared in case it is decided that the event can be held even with a small audience. An official from the same station said: “Red and White is an Omisoka festival program. The stage will be lively when the performers sing in the room where the audience is.”

The performers have yet to be announced, but this year’s red and white is expected to attract the attention of Arashi, who has announced that he will be suspending activities at the end of the day, and it will be a valuable opportunity to see the performance live.