The 76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen Officially Announced for December 31, 2025
It has been officially announced that the nation's popular music program, "The 76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen," will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2025. This annual spectacle, which brightens New Year's Eve, is confirmed to take place with a live audience at NHK Hall again this year. The broadcast will run from 7:20 PM to 11:45 PM. It will be aired live on NHK General TV, BSP4K, BS8K, and Radio 1. Additionally, simultaneous and on-demand streaming will be available on the new NHK Plus service, "NHK ONE," ensuring diverse viewing options for audiences nationwide. The broadcast will be a marathon of 4 hours and 25 minutes, including a news break. Of particular note is the public lottery for free admission to attend the show at NHK Hall. Applications for this free viewing opportunity will open online at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 2, and close at 11:59 PM on Thursday, October 16. Given the consistently high competition for tickets each year, significant fan an...