Kōhaku Uta Gassen
1951 ‧ Television special
Japan's top vocalists help ring in the new year.
Networks: NHK, NHK General TV, NHK BS Premium 4K, and more
Also known as: NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen
Ending theme: Hotaru no Hikari
No. of episodes: 74 contests
Original language: Japanese
Release: January 3, 1951 –; present