Los Angeles Japanese television station UTB 18.2 will broadcast the special NHK music event “Kohaku Uta Gassen” on December 31, 2012, with a repeat showing on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2013.

As announced previously, the 63rd annual New Year’s Eve celebration featuring high-profile J-Pop performers such as Perfume, ARASHI, SMAP, Hamasaki Ayumi, Koda Kumi, and AKB48 will be available free to viewers in Southern California.

Popular artists Kyary Pamyu Pamyu,SKE48, Momoiro Clover Z, YUI, Kanjani8, Golden Bomber, and YUKI will make their first appearances this year at the invitation-only event.