64th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen
| 64th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Tsumoru Kondo |
| Presented by | Yumiko Udô |
| Starring | Arashi Haruka Ayase |
| Opening theme | "64kai dayo! Kouhaku Utagassen" |
| Ending theme | "Hotaru no Hikari" |
| Composer | Tsunaki Mihara |
| Production | |
| Production locations | NHK Hall Tokyo, Japan |
| Running time | 265 minutes |
| Production company | NHK |
| Original release | |
| Network | NHK-G NHK World Premium |
| Release | December 31, 2013 |
The 64th NHK Red & White Year-End Song Festival (第64回NHK紅白歌合戦) was aired on December 31, 2013. This edition's theme was "歌がここにある" ("Uta ga Koko ni Aru", "The Song Is Here") and the captains were Arashi (Shirogumi) and Haruka Ayase (Akagumi). This was the 25th edition on Heisei Era. The most notable highlights from this edition were the Amachan special segment, Yuko Oshima's surprise graduation announcement during AKB48 performance, and final performance from Saburo Kitajima who announced an honorable retirement from Kouhaku after 50 performances.
For the second time (since 2012), the WHITE TEAM won this event, this time using a ball system. The final score was 4-9 (Shirogumi wins).