HAPPY NEW YEAR! あけましておめでとうございます🐴 怒涛の1年間を「創造」で締めくくった2025年。 2026年も星野源の〈ものづくり〉の旅は続きます。 今年もよろしくお願い...
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Gen Hoshino (星野源) is a renowned Japanese singer-songwriter, actor, and multi-instrumentalist celebrated for his eclectic music blending pop, rock, and funk. His style emphasizes 'monozukuri' (the art of creation and craftsmanship), often drawing from personal introspection and cultural references like Nintendo games. Highly credible with multiple chart-topping albums and 11 appearances on NHK's Kohaku Uta Gassen, he commands a massive fanbase and critical acclaim.
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This post is Gen Hoshino's New Year's greeting for 2026, reflecting on a tumultuous 2025 ended with 'creation' (創造) and teasing the continuation of his 'monozukuri' journey. It coincides with his announced special performance of the song '創造' from his 2025 album 'Gen' at Nintendo Museum during the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen on December 31, 2025. The horse emoji (🐴) nods to 2026 as the Year of the Horse in the Japanese zodiac, while hashtags amplify festive New Year themes.
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Posted on December 31, 2025, it surges amid New Year's Eve celebrations and hype for Hoshino's 11th Kohaku appearance with a historic Nintendo Museum performance of '創造'. Timing aligns perfectly with Japan's cultural focus on countdown events like Kohaku, drawing fans excited for his 'monozukuri' theme tied to Super Mario's 40th anniversary. Real-time searches and fan reactions amplify its visibility.
💡Fun Facts
- 1Hoshino's '創造' originated as the theme for Super Mario Brothers' 35th anniversary in 2021 and anchors his 2025 album 'Gen'.
- 2This marks his 11th Kohaku performance, a record for the prestigious New Year's music show.
- 3The performance at Nintendo Museum in Uji, Kyoto, is the first by any artist there, celebrating Mario's 40-year history.
- 4'創造' pays homage to Nintendo legend Satoru Iwata with lyrics like 'direct' and matching poses in the video.
- 52026 is the Year of the Horse (🐴), symbolized in the post's emoji for good fortune.
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