Arashi sends message to victims and performs “Hatenai Sora” on Arashi ni Shiyagare

Arashi’s variety show, “Arashi ni Shiyagare” was broadcasted on March 19th, and in the beginning of the show, Arashi members sent messages to the victims of the earthquake.

Watch it here.

Ohno Satoshi: “Everyone who has been affected by the recent disaster, please accept our condolences.  This is the message from us, Arashi, to everybody who is watching this show, and to everybody who is not able to watch the show.”
Matsumoto Jun: “To Grandpas, Grandmas, fathers, mothers, big brothers, big sisters, little brothers, little sisters, and children who have been affected, and are exerting themselves to overcome the disaster. ”
Ninomiya Kazunari: “Only one thing we, Arashi can do for you now, is to do our best to show you ‘usual Arashi’.”
Sakurai Sho: “At the same time, we will also continue to do things we can do here in Tokyo, such as save electricity and participate in donations.  We believe that a pile of tiny things can be big agent.”
Aiba Masaki: “Tonight, we will do our best with this show and our song to make everybody smile even for a moment.”

After the message, Arashi performed “Hatenai Sora.”

Watch it here.

At the end of the show, “Kaibutsu-kun” (Ohno) also made an appearance, and sent a message to the kids.

Watch it here.

Thanks to Wowww for the tip!


discussion

We welcome your comments, but please be civil, DO NOT SPAM and STAY ON TOPIC. Comments deemed inappropriate will be removed and repeat abusers will be banned. Commenting is a privilege that will be revoked for violations of our Comment Policy.

Comments from our old comments platform are still in the process of moving over. If you notice any comments missing they will likely re-appear soon. Thank you for your patience.

  • off.jennvargas

    i love watching idols send messages!

  • rankun44

    awww, so sweet, nice performance too!

  • Alvina

    It’s nice to see that Arashi is showing support during this sad time…

  • Limebrus

    It feels good to see Arashi again. I love that they are saying what they feel and that they actually perfomed on Arashi ni Shiyagare. I’m sure the fans of Arashi in Japan felt a little better after this.

  • twipwincess

    aww bless them its soo nice of them to make their japanese fans feel better in dis sad time…
    btw omg juns hair

  • MissHaneul

    Aww Ohno’s Kaibutsu-kun was so sweet! I hope children gained a lot of hope from it ^–^

  • http://twitter.com/GratsyXS G.Gratiela

    This is why I love them…and they expressed my feeling towards the japanese people,the entire world is praying for them to stay strong and be able to get over the loss:( it’s so sad what happened,i still can’t believe it’s true:(

  • Margaret31

    oh my … see this video broke my heart, I never thought to see my dear members of Arashi, so serious and sad when usually they are always smiling, I love it, I’m so proud to be a fan of Arashi and I hope that Japan very soon to rise from its ashes like the great nation it’s.

  • Y26

    We are strengthened by your love and care Arashi!

  • taigachan

    the perf was amazing :)

  • Amy Rose

    This is why Arashi is like one of Japan’s greatest jewels. I felt so much better just watching them perform, and putting their hearts on their sleeves like that. I can only imagine how our Japanese were feeling when they saw them. This is why they perform: to make us happy and to uplift our spirits. Thank you, Arashi :)

  • BlossomsJae

    This is one of the reason why I like Arashi. :) They have such a nice, sweet and pure heart. The performance is really amazing and nice. ^^

    Thank you, Arashi…

  • sangrenegro

    they are amazing :)

  • Nocchiman

    Amazing

  • retiichan

    SUGOI~

  • margalovesjpop

    you’re really awesome arashi :)
    Keep inspiring others :D

  • you.are.mine

    the message of this song is so meaningful for japan now!!!

  • emm…

    heartwarming…another reason to add on why i adore them so much..

  • crossheartisluhb

    aww,, I’m proud of them.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_A7KDYIWFXZPTE7DUALG5GPKD3Y Z C

    I nearly cried when I read this, absolutely fantastic.

  • imoyaki

    i luv this. Arashi, u guys are the best

  • hi_5s

    it’s weird to see them be soo serious, but at the same time i love them even more for showing this side. i was tearing up watching them talk at the beginning and the performance was moving as well…

  • Anonymous

    Seeeing them like that makes me almost-cry since they are always smiling and being dorks! Ppl in japan, pls be strong!! Entire world population is praying for you guys.

  • Anonymous

    They are so serious. I’ve never seen like this. They are really considerate. Hope Japan can heal by Arashi’s message.

  • Anonymous

    They are so serious. I’ve never seen like this. They are really considerate. Hope Japan can heal by Arashi’s message.

  • Anonymous

    I knew for at least they will gonna do this but i never expected it last night…Arashi is really great that’s why I love them very much! their msgs. is really Arashi-ish style…

    Ganbare Nippon!

  • http://www.saigonino.com magicalbanana

    Arashi is the best.
    Kaibutsu-kun.. Hatenai Sora.. these are so perfect for the time..

  • http://www.saigonino.com magicalbanana

    Arashi is the best.
    Kaibutsu-kun.. Hatenai Sora.. these are so perfect for the time..

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1299920662 Jennilyn Gaffud

    as Japan government appointed Arashi as the “face of Japan”, i expected them to do this.
    I never expected kaibutsukun to bumped here…that’s a great advice for the kiddos. This is nice! *thumbs up*

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1299920662 Jennilyn Gaffud

    as Japan government appointed Arashi as the “face of Japan”, i expected them to do this.
    I never expected kaibutsukun to bumped here…that’s a great advice for the kiddos. This is nice! *thumbs up*

  • Anonymous

    arashi is the best! :)

    ganbare nippon!

  • Anonymous

    arashi is the best! :)

    ganbare nippon!

  • KATTUNnoARASHI

    I knew Arashi was the best and they continually prove it! They all look so tired, and I have neve seen Aiba’s eyes so puffy (from crying?) before. Yes, they were so serious, but this is a serious time for Japan…and when the lights came up at 1:50, I LOST it AGAIN. Cried as hard as I did the day the tsunami hit. Thank you Arashi, for preserving my faith in you guys…your fans can never go wrong, backing you guys!

  • KATTUNnoARASHI

    I knew Arashi was the best and they continually prove it! They all look so tired, and I have neve seen Aiba’s eyes so puffy (from crying?) before. Yes, they were so serious, but this is a serious time for Japan…and when the lights came up at 1:50, I LOST it AGAIN. Cried as hard as I did the day the tsunami hit. Thank you Arashi, for preserving my faith in you guys…your fans can never go wrong, backing you guys!

  • NJ982

    They look so sad ! But it was a good perf !

  • NJ982

    They look so sad ! But it was a good perf !

  • you.are.mine

    arashi continue to amaze me

  • you.are.mine

    arashi continue to amaze me

  • you.are.mine

    sho’s eyes are puffy as well

  • you.are.mine

    sho’s eyes are puffy as well

  • you.are.mine

    Ohno is so sweet and that will help the kids in japan

  • you.are.mine

    Ohno is so sweet and that will help the kids in japan

  • Anonymous

    I didn’t realise that Ohno becomes kids’ idol like Uta no Oniisan.

  • Anonymous

    I didn’t realise that Ohno becomes kids’ idol like Uta no Oniisan.

  • Rubyy

    Gotta love Arashi and Johnnys in general

  • Rubyy

    Gotta love Arashi and Johnnys in general

  • Rubyy

    Proud Arashi fan

  • Rubyy

    Proud Arashi fan

  • Rubyy

    Proud Johnnys fan :’)

  • Rubyy

    Proud Johnnys fan :’)

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Gene-N-Sen/1423650692 Gene N Sen

    Proud Arashi fan! :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Gene-N-Sen/1423650692 Gene N Sen

    Proud Arashi fan! :)

  • itskimbitches

    i can’t hold back the tears and i didn’t even watch the videos

  • itskimbitches

    i can’t hold back the tears and i didn’t even watch the videos

  • Anonymous

    “An endless sky is there” 
    Just now a confident voice could be heard
    Shall we change that we can’t fly and go? 
    Let’s start over by taking a step forward, however many times

    “There is nothing that you can’t see” 
    That confident song can be heard
    These feelings that won’t disappear are right here 
    No matter when, let’s try to stand up one more time
    Energetically…”

    if those lyrics aren’t meaningful and right on the spot then i don’t know what… knowing them, knowing the context in which they are sung and seeing arashi like that does waver your heart…
    i cry, i’m proud, I’m touched and i have a damn high respect for arashi now….

  • Anonymous

    “An endless sky is there” 
    Just now a confident voice could be heard
    Shall we change that we can’t fly and go? 
    Let’s start over by taking a step forward, however many times

    “There is nothing that you can’t see” 
    That confident song can be heard
    These feelings that won’t disappear are right here 
    No matter when, let’s try to stand up one more time
    Energetically…”

    if those lyrics aren’t meaningful and right on the spot then i don’t know what… knowing them, knowing the context in which they are sung and seeing arashi like that does waver your heart…
    i cry, i’m proud, I’m touched and i have a damn high respect for arashi now….

  • Anonymous

    appropriate song is appropriate….lyrics is so aaaaw

    now, i cant listen to hatenai sora the same way again..it will always reminds me of this & w/ endless hope*cries*

  • Anonymous

    appropriate song is appropriate….lyrics is so aaaaw

    now, i cant listen to hatenai sora the same way again..it will always reminds me of this & w/ endless hope*cries*

  • simopimo

    How touching! I was waiting for something like this. Well done, guys,well done!

  • AMNOS

    I luv Arashi and think that Hatenai Sora is very appropriate.
    The message was the best part! T_T never seen them this serious.

  • AMNOS

    I luv Arashi and think that Hatenai Sora is very appropriate.
    The message was the best part! T_T never seen them this serious.

  • arashi_oneday

    It was an amazingly touching performance <3 Seeing all of them looking so sad when they are usually so cheerful was heartbreaking. Who wouldn't cry if the country they have lived in for all their life was in such a devastating situation? I am sure that they brought a smile and gave hope to millions in Japan. Always have and always will be proud to be a fan of this great group Arashi <3 I hope Japan recovers soon <3

  • arashi_oneday

    It was an amazingly touching performance <3 Seeing all of them looking so sad when they are usually so cheerful was heartbreaking. Who wouldn't cry if the country they have lived in for all their life was in such a devastating situation? I am sure that they brought a smile and gave hope to millions in Japan. Always have and always will be proud to be a fan of this great group Arashi <3 I hope Japan recovers soon <3

  • junta20

    nice job amazin so touching yeap it fit so much nice jo guys

  • junta20

    nice job amazin so touching yeap it fit so much nice jo guys

  • off.jennvargas

    i love them. they always continue to support :D

  • Amnos13

    This was so beautiful and touching.. it had me cring bucket of tears. Arashi makes me proud to be their fan.
    My love and prayers to Japan.♥

  • http://www.last.fm/user/askemayuko Askemayuko

    :)

  • musiclovey

    The boys always so thoughtful. Proud to be one of the Arashian <3

  • fallen2pieces91

    oMG! Their emotions are really shown into the video…….I’ll always pray for Japan and especially nonetheless Arashi forever!!!! Gambatte Nihon *sobs**sobs*

  • arinemasar

    correct me if im wrong, they are crying when singing the HATENAI SORA right? oh my, im so touching and im crying along too~ pray for JAPAN~

  • junjirhenz

    my heart is crying for them…
    arashi has always been my savior when i’m down.
    listening to their songs makes me smile…
    watching their videos makes me laugh…
    how i wish there is something i can do for them when they are the ones who are feeling down :((
    stay strong arashi.
    we, your forever loyal fans will always cheer for you.

  • Ariyaa

    their massage make me crying, I hope my friend be okay and all japanese people.

  • faith0295

    Thank you arashi for you kind words!!