Yeah, since she will act in the 2012
NHK Taiga Drama, chances are the prediction will come true. It's
NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen after all. Actually ever since her role in the Taiga was announced there has been Kouhaku rumors floating around. If not this year then definitely in 2012. She has declined quite a few invitations in the past because of the Count Down Live Party scheduled in the same evening. Wonder if 2011 will be any different.
"
Queen of 80 & the Queen of Jpop".
But we will know for sure in a months time or so. That is when NHK publishes the line-up of artists.