16.11.24 グッと！スポーツ Gutto-Sports Update – Aiba Masaki [English translation]

11／24 Updated! Today is about Master in the episode of Pitcher Kuroda.

The first-time location filming. Moreover it was Pitcher Kuroda to be the guest of this episode, it was joyful.
Master was leaning forward, having a feeling that there are many things we wanted to hear!
Did you notice?? [Master only] sat on about the front half of the seat.
[Master] kept asking and asking. There was an aura that we wanted to know more about Kuroda-san!!
As talked in the radio program, [Master] started with the childhood [of Kuroda-san]...
Em... Those were totally unexpected conversation.... The production team was bit surprised! They looked back the 20 years since [Kuroda-san] became a professional baseball player...
But, he said that he would like to hear all these right? Master.

That day was bit cold, Master only wore T-shirt and cardigan.
He said "it was cold" at first, when the interview started the heat [heated atmosphere] came out.
"Aiba-heat" covered the bullpen!

And then the longed-for catch ball! [Master] really frolicked like a baseball teenager.
The counterpart was Pitcher Kuroda! That was exciting. I also envied him so much!
The two-seam [Master] was taught was bit strange,
Even so that he appearing as a pure baseball kid was kawaii.
[Master] asked "Can I take it [the ball] back?" then [Kuroda-san] signed on the ball!

[Master] also asked things about family.
For a person who does interview at the sports venue, it was not a topic that you could ask when you first met the interviewee.
The aura at that moment was [this topic was] untouchable... withered.
I was again touched by Master who asked this smoothly without a hitch.
Really there was no feeling of dislike [from Pitcher Kuroda]~. Seemed to be responding to Aiba-san[‘s passion] Pitcher Kuroda talked about various things too.

After the filming I said to Master "If I were you I wouldn't have asked those questions [about family]",
and Master replied smoothly, without a hitch, "Is that so? I want to hear those things."
Master. Your "smoothness" is special talent!!

There was no Gutto-Point in this episode?
After the filming I asked Master "What is the Gutto-Point?"....
What do you think it would be?? I am waiting for your messages!!
Tomorrow I shall release the correct answer!!

Em, it is said on twitter,
Gutto-Sports year-end SP is scheduled on 27 December (Tuesday) (19:30〜20:43)!
Tennis Player Nishikori Kei and Major League Baseball・Dodgers' Pitcher Maeda Kenta are scheduled to be guests!
Please do not miss it!

Lastly. The telephone reception for Gutto-Sports public seminar at Machida and Nagoya started!
●Nagoya（3／11）Application・Enquiry: https://www.nhk-cul.co.jp/school/nagoya/
●Machida（1／29）Application・Enquiry: https://www.nhk-cul.co.jp/school/machida/
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Gutto Sports / NHK
Weekly Tuesday 22:25 JPT
Re-broadcast Weekly Tuesday 0:55 JPT
http://www4.nhk.or.jp/g-sport/

16.11.25 グッと！スポーツ Gutto-Sports Update – Aiba Masaki [English translation]

11／25 Updated! Today is about "Answering yesterday's question + Pitcher Kuroda".

I have received many messages about the Gutto-Point of Master.
The correct answer is....
"Hand the phone over to daughters and they said it's OK [didn't talk to him]".
Did you answer it correctly? The Gutto-Point this time was a bit "distant".
Master-like means Master-like. Such unique sentiment is the charm of Master right?

I would like to tell you one episode of behind-the-scene.
When the filming was finished, Master went from the bullpen through the corridor to leave.
There was a signboard. "← First Base Bench"
To put it simple, it was a sign directing to the ground.

Seeing this sign, Master obtained the permission from the baseball team and went to the ground.
Seeing the ground with beautiful natural grass, Master was excited.
It was a ground which made people think this ground was really pretty and I wanted to play baseball here!!

But... there was a person who was more excited than Master.
That was... the construction staff who were responsible for the renovation work of the field.
All of sudden "Arashi" member appeared and they were surprised!!
"Ah. Ah." They said...
Human being is, rather than shouting "kya", in surprise they actually didn't manage to say anything.
Master who greeted them in a refreshing manner. Very cool.

Master went to radio recording after the filming of Gutto-Sports.
He also talked about this location filming in the radio program, and he talked about it with bit excitement right?
I think he must have been tired travelling around on plane, he really worked very hard!

I think there will be update tomorrow too, please don't miss it!
There will not be broadcast next week, the next episode will be on 6 December!
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Gutto Sports / NHK
Weekly Tuesday 22:25 JPT
Re-broadcast Weekly Tuesday 0:55 JPT
http://www4.nhk.or.jp/g-sport/

16.11.26 グッと！スポーツ Gutto-Sports Update – Aiba Masaki [English translation]

11／26 Updated! Today is about the first location filming of Master in the episode "Hiroshima・Pitcher Kuroda".

This time, we went out of the studio for the first time, and had a location filming.
What did you all think about this?
Some may say that Master who likes location filming doubtlessly showed more charm during location filming,
Some may also say that, including the differentiation from other programs, filming at studio is good.
There are also people who prefer "studio filming" in consideration of the physical condition of Master.

I am writing about my personal thought. I think it would be great if there is location filming occasionally.
This time, we managed to go location filming because various schedules were managed.
Indeed Master seemed happy about the first location filming, indeed he felt good being outside [the studio].
Much more, the interviewee was Pitcher Kuroda, surely Master’s tension was high.
I think "Master really likes location filming" when I saw a lively Master.

But… there are also things we are concerned about.
It takes time for transportation, and it is a fact that location filming is tiring.
It may be hot weather, it may be cold weather. Various cases are assumed.
Even for Aiba-san who has many location filming in other programs, we are worried about his physical condition.
This time we only spent a few hours in Hiroshima.

To put it further, this program is one that the athletes are the main casts.
if we [position this program to] "Absolutely convey the charm and the "other side" of athletes!"
Honestly we should consider the location filming too.
Not considering if there is location filming or not, the most important thing we consider is indeed the things about athletes,
And at the same time we also consider things about Master, and then make a consolidated decision.

Studio has its advantages.
Not to be affected by weather, the sound can be easily picked up.
We have been bringing various equipment to the studio thus far.
We have laid bowling land [in the studio] right? We can do anything we can think of.
Because of this, I shall make judgment [about filming] as I said before.

Everyone. Please continue watching over us with your warmth!
I think there will be update tomorrow too, please don’t miss it!
There will not be broadcast next week, the next episode will be on 6 December!
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Gutto Sports / NHK
Weekly Tuesday 22:25 JPT
Re-broadcast Weekly Tuesday 0:55 JPT
http://www4.nhk.or.jp/g-sport/

16.11.16 TVLife Best Artist Interview – Sakurai Sho [English Translation]

The Greatest Night I Want To Deliver To You – Sakurai Sho

――NTV Music Program "Best Artist 2016". To Sho-kun as the Main MC for consecutively eight years, this program gives a feeling of start of year-end.
"For me it's like a program as the kick-off of year-end, with feeling like, so finally the year-end of this year comes. Recalling the "Best Artist" thus far, I particularly remembered my first MC task in 2009, when Kuwata Keisuke-san appeared on stage. I never thought that I would introduce Kuwata-san's song. On stage Kuwata-san talked about 'NEWS ZERO' and Murao (Nobutaka)-san and I was extremely happy about that [Kuwata-san said that he watched NEWS ZERO every night and was in the same age as Murao-san]... That memory was really phenomenal."

――This year there are artists representing Japan gather, performing the latest hit songs as well as precious classics too. Of course there will also be 57 people from 10 Johnny's groups to perform!
"It is not easy to arrange so many Johnny's people together. As a Johnny's person I have to say this is one high point (Giggle). There are so many people gathering together, the rehearsal is indeed full of exciting noise. Everyone is saying 'Ah, long time no see!' I also look forward to such feeling this year when senpais and kouhais meet."

――Music is something healing people and giving power to people regardless of time. What music does Sho-kun usually listen to?
"Recently I received the Best Album [Naked & Sweet] from CHARA-san when we met for the TV program filming *櫻井・有吉THE夜会, 16.11.10 O.A. (https://www.facebook.com/theyakai/posts/1152444564845902)*, later I also wanted to go to the live so, recently I have been listening to the Best [Album]. CHARA-san is really in the middle of the generation. I also like 'Swallowtail Butterfly 〜あいのうた〜' of YEN TOWN BAND and 'やさしい気持ち'. These songs which I have listened in the past are also included in the Best Album and this gives a reminiscent feeling. Then, during stand-by the band songs with bit black-music feeling were played. Though I make playlists for all the songs to which I usually listen, I have collected many favourite songs but haven't made playlist for them. For me, I categorise the songs by the year and month I got them. For instance I make [categorisation] like 'October 2016... Album『○○』', 'November... Album『○○』'."

――In regard to the title of the program, from Sho-kun's perspective, please tell us what the "best" moments of Arashi members are.
"Is the best moment of Ohno-san not that he finishes his work early? His facial expression is joyful, and leaves so quickly (Giggle). This is the same for Nino. Those two people are early [to finish their work] and then, when Nino plays games I think this is also the best [moment]. In the midst of playing game he doesn't say things like 'Let's go!' (Giggle). He just concentrates, just like when I am reading newspapers, and plays games silently. Matsujun['s best moment] is when he is in the contest of 'THIS IS MJ' of 'Arashi ni Shiyagare'. He seems very enjoyable in that corner and shines (Giggle). Aiba-kun['s best moment] is the moment he appears on stage for his solo in concert. In the past years there was unique view of world [for his solo performance], the stage of the dome tour this year is really great too. Though every time I think this is the best [moment], this year is quite interesting too (Giggle)."

――We are also concerned about the stage contents of Arashi's performance in "Best Artist" this year.
"We had the arrangement meeting. Though I can't yet convey any details, it would be great if Arashi, just like what we do in tour, would sing songs that have not been performed on NTV this year, and make a stage which delivers a feeling that everyone is having. This program really has a lot of artists to perform, it would be great if we make [this] a gorgeous music program as the end of Year 2016."