Entertainment News Jan 2, 2022
Ratings for NHK's year-end 'Kohaku' music show hit record low
Once a colossally popular year-end event among the public after NHK began airing it in the 1950s, the ratings are the lowest since records began in 1962.
TV Dec 30, 2021
New Year's TV sees us spoiled for choice
by Patrick St. Michel
Japanese broadcast television’s slate of new year programming features star-studded blowouts that offer the perfect dose of moderately entertaining content as we head into 2022.
Lifestyle Dec 26, 2021
COVID-safe ways to ring in the new year in Japan
by Rebecca Saunders
With infection rates nationwide dwindling, many are thinking of returning to more traditional celebrations as the year winds down to a close.
TV Nov 19, 2021
Yoasobi, NiziU, BiSH and Kat-Tun to sing in the new year on 'Kohaku Uta Gassen'
by Patrick St. Michel
According to NHK’s official site, this year’s theme is “Colorful” to represent the program’s mission to bring “color” to the lives of people during COVID-19 and highlight Japan’s diversity.
Entertainment News Nov 17, 2020
NiziU and Babymetal to perform for first time on NHK's 'Kohaku' music show
The popular New Year's Eve extravaganza will be held without an audience for the first time due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Film | Wide Angle Jan 10, 2020
NHK raises the dead for 'Kohaku' to mixed reviews
by Patrick St. Michel
After NHK brought deceased enka singer Hibari Misora back to the 'Kohaku Uta Gassen' stage, reaction from viewers was mixed.
Entertainment News Jan 3, 2020
NHK's annual 'Kohaku' music show sees ratings fall to record low
NHK's "Kohaku" song festival on New Year's Eve saw its viewer share fall to a record low despite special appearances by stars including comedian Takeshi Kitano and American rock band Kiss, a survey by a TV research firm showed Thursday. The average rating for the ...
TV | Wide Angle Dec 27, 2019
Pucker up for this year's 'Kohaku,' and brace yourself for a kiss to remember
by Jordan Allen
NHK's 'Kohaku Uta Gassen' New Year's Eve television song contest is embracing something a little different this year, with an international metal crossover act.
Music Dec 13, 2019
Sending Japan's 'Paprika' out to the world
by Patrick St. Michel
The biggest Japanese children's song of recent years gets an official English translation, in the hope of boosting diversity and interest in the language.
Music Nov 15, 2019
Da Pump, Arashi, Twice among lineup for 70th 'Kohaku Uta Gassen' music show
by Kalynn Erickson
Alongside perennials will be acts making their first appearances on the music battle show, such as Foorin, King Gnu and Kis-My-Ft2
Entertainment News Nov 14, 2018
NHK unveils lineup for year-end music show — without K-pop group BTS
Public broadcaster NHK announced Wednesday the lineup for its annual New Year's Eve music extravaganza, but K-pop group BTS — under fire recently for a controversial T-shirt worn by one of its members — was not included. Popular groups like Da Pump and Ikimonogakari, which ...