On January 1st, Arashi revealed on “Arashi ni Shiyagare SP” that they’ll once again be the main personality for NTV’s 24-hour television charity telethon for 2012. This will be their 3rd time being the main personality for the program. Members of Arashi will start preparations for “24-hour television” on New Years to help support areas affected by the Tohoku earthquake.

Members of Arashi commented on the show:
“The reason why we are making this announcement on the New Year’s Day is that we thought there is an important thing that we need to reflect upon once again, and we should not forget, especially on today, when we greet the New Year.” – Sakurai Sho

“On March 11th of last year, the great earthquake struck eastern Japan. People in the disaster areas are working hard toward the recovery even at this moment.” – Aiba Masaki

“However, cold winter is still going on, and the brutalest season will come to the disaster areas soon. That is why we are starting the ‘24-Hour Television’ today.” – Matsumoto Jun

“We can not take back the past. There is nothing we can do about the past, however, we still can make our future. We would like to think not only about the disaster, but also about the several problems that are happening currently in Japan, with everybody.” – Ninomiya Kazunari

“This will be the third time for us, Arashi, to take part as the main personality for ‘24-Hour Television’. We will put all the effort into it by making good use of our experiences from the past!” – Ohno Satoshi

I hope everything goes well for them and will pray for Japan’s recovery.

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